About the Role
About ERM Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is the world’s largest consultancy fully dedicated to sustainability. Its multidisciplinary teams of renowned experts support clients with technical expertise in environment, health, safety, risk management, and social issues. We act as trusted advisors for some of the world’s leading companies and institutions. With operations in 40 countries and more than 5,000 employees, ERM provides a global perspective combined with strong local expertise. ERM France is seeking a motivated Intern to support the Nature & Water team from June to end of August / early September 2026. What you’ll do We have a global client base, and you will be exposed to an international environment. You will contribute to project delivery across ERM’s Nature & Water offering under direction of a project team, including: Identification and evaluation of nature dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities based on leading frameworks Benchmarking and alignment of exercises related to TNFD, CSRD, CDP, AWS, EUDR and other regulatory and voluntary frameworks. Site level Biodiversity Actions Plans Nature / Water strategy development: commitment, actions, targets Water availability and water quality assessments Mapping water related risks, dependencies, and strategies across supply chains and operational assets Water stewardship plans, replenishment pathways, and stakeholder engagement materials Scenario analyses Sustainability reporting Value chain mappings By joining our team as an intern, you will have the opportunity to discover and/or deepen your knowledge of the Nature & Water topics, contributing through: Conducting targeted research on nature, water, biodiversity, regulations, and best practices Assisting in preparing presentations, reporting materials, and structured deliverables for clients Contributing to proposal materials, background notes and client-ready analyses. Work will be carried out in English and/or French, depending on the assignment. What you will learn This internship provides exposure to: How global companies operationalize Nature & Water positive transitions. The five drivers of biodiversity loss and their implications for corporate strategies. Emerging disclosure and regulatory momentum around Nature, Water and ESG. Cross-sector projects (energy, pharma, consumer goods, industry). Multi-disciplinary teamwork across ERM’s Nature, Water, Climate and Sustainability practices. What we are looking for Master’s student in environmental science, ecology, hydrology, environmental engineering, natural resource management or related disciplines. Strong analytical and research capabilities, with interest in impacts, dependencies, risk assessment and nature/water strategy. Ability to synthesize complex information clearly. Interest in leading Nature frameworks (GBF, TNFD, IPBES, SBTN), water stewardship, and biodiversity management. Languages: French and English (level C1), international experience appreciated. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint You MUST be able to sign an internship agreement with your university for the duration of the internship. Who you’ll work with You will be based in our Paris office (located in the 12th arrondissement) as part of ERM’s Corporate Sustainability Southern Europe Business Unit team, focusing on helping companies to create long-term value by managing the opportunities and mitigate Nature and Water-related risks and other sustainability issues. Corporate Sustainability is a service with a unique blend of strategic, operational, data & analytics and technical expertise and knowledge. To Apply We aim to build an "inclusive culture" by identifying, acquiring, developing and retaining a highly skilled and high performing workforce which reflects the diverse global marketplace in which we operate, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious preference, sexual orientation, physical attributes, educational background. If you share our value and are interested in this role, please send your CV and cover letter (in English) #LI-FF1 ⠀ ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive, it’s an essential part of what makes ERM a great place to build a career and helps us create better solutions for our clients. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you. Our commitment doesn’t stop at hiring. Once you join us, we’ll ensure you have the tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) efforts by visiting our website or exploring our 2025 Sustainability Report.. At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. 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