Global Sustainability and ESG Intern

Pacific International Lines; Singapore; On-site; SGD 11,160 - 22,320; Full time

Job summary

Pacific International Lines is offering a Global Sustainability and ESG Intern position based in Singapore. Interns will engage with diverse business units while gaining exposure to sustainability initiatives. Responsibilities include data collection for the Sustainability Report and GHG inventory, research on ESG practices, and facilitation of ESG outreach events.

Candidates should be undergraduates with a strong interest in sustainability and skills in research and writing. This internship lasts 3 to 6 months and offers a unique opportunity to develop valuable insights in the maritime industry.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in environmental science/management, business studies, social sciences, maritime studies or related field.
• Strong interest in sustainability and good attention to detail.
• Comfortable engaging with stakeholders and collaborating.

Responsibilities

• Support Sustainability Report 2025 with data collection and editorial work.
• Assist in GHG inventory 2025 data management.
• Research industry ESG linked practices for benchmarking.
• Prepare monthly management reports on sustainability developments.
• Facilitate ESG outreach events.
• Draft communications for sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Curious and self-motivated

Analytical mindset

Research and writing skills

Basic proficiency in MS Office

Proficiency in visual communication tools

Education

3rd year undergraduate or beyond in relevant fields

Tools

Visual communication tools

Job description

Global Sustainability and ESG Intern

With PIL Group, as interns, you have the opportunity to be immersed in a diverse range of businesses from shipping to logistics. Hone your skills and have hands‑on exposure in business units such as Finance, Fleet, Information Systems, Human Capital Management, Commercial, Marine Operations and Procurement, Logistics and more.

What to expect as an intern:

Learn from experienced maritime professionals. A reporting manager will be assigned to guide and train you on the maritime industry, sharing specific business unit needs, knowledge, developing your business savviness, soft skills and leadership skills.

Regular discussions and networking with interns and reporting managers to ensure the learning and development journey is meaningful.

Experience PIL's corporate culture firsthand; participate in discussions and join us in the array of staff wellness and recreation activities.

Forge bonds and enjoy a headstart in your career.

Duration: 3 to 6 months

The selected intern(s) will be given broad exposure to PIL’s sustainability performance endeavours via the Global Sustainability and ESG division. Specific responsibilities and tasks include:

• Sustainability Report 2025 (data collection and editorial work)
• GHG inventory 2025 (data collection and management)
• Research and benchmarking of industry ESG‑linked practices and initiatives
• Research on industry sustainability developments and preparation of monthly upper management reporting (alternative fuels, decarbonisation)
• Support administration of PIL Eco‑rise climate learning (rollout of new phases)
• Facilitation of ESG outreach events (lead/co‑lead organisation of events)
• Support administration of ongoing ESG initiatives (e.g., GCAM scorecard)
• Drafting communications for internal and external sustainability initiatives
• Other general support matters (as and when required)

What You’ll Learn

By the end of the programme, you’ll gain:

• Develop general appreciation of ESG frameworks
• Understand regulatory compliance applicable in maritime logistics
• Learn firsthand the importance of stakeholder management in sustainability
• Exposure to industry sustainability practices, initiatives and solutions

Who We’re Looking For

• Environmental science / management, business studies, social sciences, maritime studies or any other discipline with exposure to sustainability.
• 3rd year undergraduate or beyond
• Curious and self‑motivated with a strong interest in sustainability
• Analytical mindset with good attention to detail
• Competent in research, writing and use of visual communication tools
• Comfortable with engaging stakeholders and active collaboration
• Basic proficiency in MS office productivity software.
• Some proficiency in visual communication tools is an advantage.