Sustainability RA Intern Summer 2027

PwC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

PwC in Boston is offering a Sustainability R&A - Intern role to assist with ESG disclosures and data analysis. You will learn PwC methodologies while supporting project teams and client engagements, contributing to sustainability reporting initiatives.

You will gain exposure to GRI and TCFD standards, climate finance mechanisms, and data modeling to drive improvements. This internship emphasizes growth, collaboration, and a learning mindset.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed a Bachelor's degree in one of the specified fields.
• Minimum 3.0 overall GPA.
• Entry-level client service internship; typically in 3rd year of a 4-year program or 4th year of a 5-year program.

Responsibilities

• Support sustainability reporting initiatives by gathering and analyzing ESG data.
• Assist in preparing sustainability reports aligned with GRI and TCFD.
• Help evaluate climate finance and nature finance mechanisms.
• Perform data modeling and analysis to drive sustainability insights.
• Collaborate on materiality assessments to prioritize ESG issues.
• Observe auditors to understand independent assurance processes.
• Contribute to developing technical solutions for reporting processes.
• Apply a learning mindset to PwC practices and methodologies.
• Engage in active listening and question-asking to contribute to projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Sustainable Resource Management

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Sustainability R&A - Intern, you will engage in projects that enhance the credibility of sustainability reporting, focusing on environmental, social, and governance disclosures. Within our Assurance practice, you will support teams by participating in projects and conducting research, gaining exposure to PwC's methodologies. This role offers a chance to observe and contribute to the success of client engagements, providing a foundation for your professional growth.

As an Intern, you will focus on learning and gaining exposure to PwC's practices. You will support teams with basic tasks, observe professional work environments, and participate in projects. This role emphasizes developing your personal brand and understanding the business landscape. In this role at PwC, you will have the opportunity to apply a learning mindset, actively listen, and express ideas clearly, all while contributing to the team's success.

Responsibilities

• Supporting sustainability reporting initiatives by gathering and analyzing data related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics
• Participating in the preparation of sustainability reports in alignment with established reporting standards such as GRI and TCFD
• Assisting in the evaluation of climate finance and nature finance mechanisms to support sustainability projects
• Engaging in data modeling and analysis to provide insights for sustainability performance improvement
• Collaborating with teams to conduct materiality assessments and prioritize significant ESG issues for reporting
• Observing and learning from experienced auditors to understand the processes of providing independent assessments
• Contributing to the development of technical solutions for enhancing sustainability reporting processes
• Applying a learning mindset to gain exposure to PwC's practices and methodologies in sustainability reporting
• Actively listening and asking questions to enhance understanding and contribute effectively to team projects

What You Must Have

• Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Sustainable Resource Management, Environmental Science, Finance
• At least a 3.0 overall GPA
• Client service intern positions are considered entry-level roles. Candidates are typically in their third year of a four-year degree program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for a 3.5 overall GPA
• Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment
• Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes
• Demonstrating knowledge in sustainability reporting standards and frameworks
• Participating in projects related to climate finance and reporting
• Applying data analysis skills to support decision-making processes
• Engaging in teamwork to enhance sustainability reporting initiatives

The salary range for this position is: $29.25 - $48.00. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

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