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    Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Benchmarking Remote Internship

    Environmental Social Governance Analysis Intern

    Benchmark the sustainability disclosures of five real companies against GRI and SASB, then advise on the gaps.

    Grant Thornton
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    Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Benchmarking Remote Internship

    Duration

    4 weeks

    Time commitment

    8–10 hours a week

    Format

    Internship · Remote

    Fee

    Free to apply

    Apply by

    6 Oct 2026

    Four weeks moving from ESG fundamentals to an advisory-style deliverable, benchmarking real corporate sustainability disclosures against international frameworks.

    Over the four weeks you will

    • Build a foundation in ESG concepts, global reporting standards, and how frameworks like GRI and SASB shape corporate transparency
    • Collect sustainability disclosures from five Chinese companies across industries and organize E, S and G metrics into a structured comparison table
    • Move from data collection to interpretation, benchmarking disclosure quality, transparency and framework alignment, and identifying gaps
    • Transform findings into a professional advisory-style presentation with ESG improvement recommendations aligned to international standards

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do I need a sustainability or finance background?+

    No. Week one builds the ESG foundations from scratch, the concepts, the reporting standards, and how frameworks like GRI and SASB shape what companies disclose.

    Who can apply to this one?+

    Undergraduate students, graduate students and working professionals. This program is not open to high school students.

    What actually happens in the first week?+

    Day one you're placed in a team and given the brief, the materials and a named mentor. By the end of week one you'll have agreed how your team works together and produced your first deliverable. You'll know what's expected of you, and when, before you start.

    My teammates will be in other time zones. How does that work?+

    Teams are grouped into compatible time zones wherever numbers allow, and the work is built to be done asynchronously, shared documents, recorded updates, and a small number of live checkpoints scheduled with your team.

    Most learners tell us the global team was the best part. It's also the part that needs the most coordination, so we plan for it rather than leaving it to chance.

    Do I need experience to apply?+

    No. These are entry points, not tests, the tools are taught as part of the program. Around a quarter of learners tell us they used a tool for the first time here.

    Is it really free?+

    Yes. No application fee, no participation fee, and no charge for your certificate or badge. Programs are funded by the sponsoring university or partner organization.

    Is this paid work, and does it lead to a job?+

    It isn't paid employment and it doesn't guarantee a job. What it produces is a portfolio piece and a Skills Track Record, evidence of what you did, assessed through your work and your team's feedback, that you can show any employer.

    Can I take more than one?+

    Yes, and many people do, around one in ten learners come back for a second. Trainee level is the usual starting point, with Associate level as the step up.

    What do I get at the end?+

    A verified digital badge, a certificate of completion, and a Skills Track Record listing the capabilities you demonstrated. Associate-level programs also carry a letter of recommendation.