ESG Solutions & Analytics Intern

Overview

Chanel is a privately held global luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fine jewellery, watches, fragrance and beauty. The brand combines artisanal craftsmanship with strategic global operations and is increasingly integrating sustainability and responsible business practices across its product lines and supply chain.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the collection, validation and consolidation of ESG and sustainability data across operations and suppliers.
• Develop and maintain analytics dashboards and visualisations to track KPIs for carbon, waste, water, circularity and social metrics.
• Perform quantitative analysis and modelling to inform emissions inventories, scenario analysis and target-setting.
• Prepare materials and data visualisations for internal stakeholders and external reporting aligned with frameworks (e.g., GRI, TCFD).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (sourcing, operations, finance) to close data gaps and implement data governance improvements.
• Conduct research on regulatory developments, industry benchmarks and best practices in sustainable luxury to inform strategy.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor's or Master's program in sustainability, environmental science, data science, economics, engineering or a related field.
• Strong numerical and analytical aptitude with demonstrable coursework or projects in data analysis or sustainability measurement.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage and reconcile complex datasets.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Skills

Experience

Previous internships, academic projects or coursework in sustainability, ESG reporting, environmental analytics or data analysis are preferred; 0–2 years of relevant experience is acceptable.

Education

Enrolled in or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Data Science, Economics, Engineering or a related discipline.

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture that values craft, creativity and discretion, while increasingly emphasising responsible business and sustainability. The workplace balances high standards of excellence with collaborative, cross‑disciplinary teamwork typical of a global luxury maison.