Job Information
The Walt Disney Company Sustainability Strategy Intern, Summer/Fall 2024 in Kissimmee, Florida
About the Role & Program
Reporting to the Senior Manager - Sustainability Strategy for Global Products in Consumer Products, Games & Publishing (CPGP), this individual will develop and deploy key processes, systems, and tools to enable more accurate and efficient measurement of our scope 3 GHG (Green House Gas) emissions and more general sustainability goals!
This individual will support the essential processes, systems, and tools that will equip The Walt Disney Company to unlock its next wave of short-term and long-term growth in products, while delivering against our sustainability goals!
What You Will Do
Support refinement of existing product classifications (product archetypes) used for calculating our annual scope 3 emissions inventory. This may include recommending new archetypes that will enable a more accurate scope 3 emissions inventory
Evaluate data sets or sources that can be leveraged to develop a preliminary scope 3 inventory of the transportation packaging, also know as secondary packaging, associated with vertically developed global products
Support development of capability building content for vendor engagement related to reduction of their scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions
Foster use of data and external information to estimate scope 3 impact for our product archetypes and secondary packaging
Provide line-of-sight to Senior Manager on daily business issues
Collaborate with cross-functional business partners and the corporate sustainability team to unlock areas of intersection / interdependency (“connect the dots”) as it relates to sustainability and scope 3 emissions
Contribute to a culture that fosters teamwork, creativity, and innovation while driving accountability to results
Required Qualifications & Skills
Pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Sustainability or related field of study with an emphasis on GHG emissions/carbon footprint
Experience using key digital tools such as Microsoft Excel for data analysis & PowerPoint for communication of results and conclusions
An ability to simplify complex problems, synthesize data, and build compelling narratives to inform decision making
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals and teams (both small and large, technical and non-technical)
Excellent organizational skills
Education
- Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate degree program in Environmental Studies or Environmental Sustainability with an emphasis on GHG emissions /carbon footprint
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Be enrolled in a college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR have graduated from a college/university within the past six (6) months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
Be at least 18 years of age
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Additional Information
Be aligned with The Disney Look (http://disneycasting.net/downloads/wdpr/Disney_Look_Book.pdf) appearance guidelines
Ability to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
This internship is a hybrid position and requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace
The approximate dates of this internship are June 2024 through January 2025
Ability to work full time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) Monday - Friday, for the duration of the internship with possible evenings and weekends if necessary
Must provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Orlando, FL area
Must have reliable transportation to/from work
Housing: We can possibly assist with housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here
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Job ID: 10087911
Location: Kissimmee,Florida
Job Posting Company: Consumer Products Games & Publishing
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