Sustainability Intern
Join Saint Laurent in Vigonza, Italy as a Sustainability Intern. Gain experience in sustainability within the luxury fashion industry, collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance with Kering Standards.
Overview
Founded in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent revolutionized the luxury fashion industry by introducing the concept of prêt-à-porter with its 'Rive Gauche' line in 1966, symbolizing youth and freedom. Acquired by Kering's luxury division in 1999, the brand continues to be a leader in the luxury sector under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since April 2016. Saint Laurent's offerings include women's and men's ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties, and eyewear.
Role & Responsibilities
- Learn sustainability activities for Leather Goods, Shoes, and Ready-to-Wear categories.
- Support the team in verifying and aligning material sourcing with Kering Standards and Group policies.
- Assist in monitoring environmental and social requirements across the supply chain, including raw materials, semi-finished, and finished products.
- Aid in maintaining compliance with sustainability requirements, updating documentation, databases, and reference portals.
- Train in data collection, analysis, and monitoring related to sustainability, preparing periodic reports and KPIs.
- Collaborate with various company and Group functions (Sourcing, Compliance, Legal, Operations, Sustainability) to ensure proper information flow and process optimization.
Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering or Economics
Skills
Experience
No prior experience required, suitable for recent graduates or students.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Economics
Benefits
The internship offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, gaining valuable experience in sustainability within the luxury fashion industry.
Culture
Saint Laurent is committed to fostering a diverse workforce, believing that diversity in all its forms—gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation—enriches the workplace. This diversity provides new opportunities for individuals to express their talents, either individually or as part of a group, and enhances the ability to adapt in a rapidly changing world.