Sustainability Intern

OVERVIEW

The Sustainability Intern at Alo and BELLA+CANVAS will support our sustainability strategy. You will assist with building out our sustainability reporting and data collection processes, monitor regulatory updates around relevant ESG legislation, and collaborate on people, planet and product initiatives in support of our larger sustainability goals. As the Sustainability Intern, you will have a supporting role on the Legal team and report directly to the Sustainability Manager. You will work cross-functionally with teams across HR, Social Compliance, Production & Operations, Supply Chain, Sales and Marketing to advance our sustainability initiatives, help with reporting needs and day-to-day deliverables. You will also assist with other legal projects as needed.

The 8-week Alo internship programs starts June 9th and ends August 1st. Interns will be working 40 hours a week at our Beverly Hills & Commerce HQs. 

RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Stay up-to-date with sustainability regulations, industry standards and best practices, benchmarking against competitors, and ensuring compliance with environmental laws and certifications
• Conduct research to identify emerging trends in sustainable fashion, including new materials, technologies, certifications, and regulatory changes
• Assist in data collection and analysis across the supply chain, including carbon footprint, lifecycle assessments (LCAs), energy, waste and water consumption, social compliance, and sourcing practices
• Assist in preparation of our annual sustainability report
• Coordinate and track updates on our 2025 Goals and team project plans
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to identify new opportunities and support execution of existing projects
• Assist in internal sustainability communications and programming to engage employees and promote awareness of sustainability initiatives across the company
• Support with other ad hoc legal projects, as needed

REQUIREMENTS

• Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Sustainability, Law, Business, Supply Chain, Apparel & Fashion, or a related field. 
• Interest in Sustainability/Corporate Responsibility, ESG, Apparel & Fashion, Business and/or Supply Chain Management
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster and maintain collaborative relationships with local and off-shore teams
• Willingness to learn and work flexibly in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to be organized and detail-oriented with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential company materials
• Natural self-starter and problem solver with a growth mindset
• Strong research, analytical and writing skills
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, etc.)

The compensation for this position is $25 per hour. 

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