ESG Intern

Job Description

This role will support Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives across Westfall Technik's operations. The intern will play a hands-on role in advancing our ESG program from building an enterprise ESG project calendar to supporting key audit and reporting frameworks including EcoVadis, CDP, and SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative). The intern will also assist with community and engagement initiatives that reflect our commitment to sustainability.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive ESG project and initiatives calendar, tracking deadlines, milestones, and owners across the organization.
• Monitor progress on active ESG workstreams and flag risks or delays to the HR/ESG lead.
• Research ESG trends, frameworks, and best practices relevant to the plastics manufacturing and injection molding industry.
• EcoVadis Audit Preparation
• Support preparation for the EcoVadis sustainability assessment by gathering documentation, evidence, and supporting data across the four EcoVadis pillars: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
• CdP Disclosure Preparation
• Aid in preparing responses for CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) reporting, including data gathering on energy consumption, emissions, water use, and climate-related risks and opportunities.
• Work cross-functionally with operations, facilities, and finance teams to validate data inputs.
• Help draft and review disclosure responses to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• SBTi Target Development
• Support the company’s Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) efforts, including baseline emissions data collection and analysis across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
• Aid in preparing the formal target submission package in alignment with SBTi requirements. (Note: Westfall Technik is an approved SBTi registrant; targets are pending submission.)
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure data integrity and alignment with approved methodologies.
• Community & Engagement Initiatives
• Assist with the planning and preparation of the annual Clean Up Event, collaborating with internal teams to coordinate logistics and ensure a successful outcome.
• Develop engaging content for the company's internal and external communications channels to highlight ESG initiatives, milestones, and employee engagement efforts.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Business with a Sustainability focus, or a related field.
• Strong interest in corporate sustainability, ESG frameworks, and environmental compliance.
• Excellent analytical, research, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with data collection or reporting tools is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a hybrid work environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and site-level stakeholders.
• Prior coursework or experience with sustainability reporting frameworks (EcoVadis, CDP, GHG Protocol, SBTi) is a plus but not required.

Essential Functions and Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 lbs when necessary.