Sustainability Strategy Intern, Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Sustainability Strategy Intern for Spring 2027 in Orlando, FL. The role focuses on refining product classifications and building a Scope 3 emissions inventory to support Disney's environmental goals.

You will collaborate with the corporate sustainability team and cross-functional partners, develop measurement tools, and contribute to data-driven decisions while supporting early-stage product growth aligned with sustainability commitments.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree, taking at least one class at the time of application.
• Have not completed one year of continuous employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess unrestricted work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Refine existing product classifications used for calculating Scope 3 emissions inventory.
• Develop a preliminary Scope 3 inventory of secondary packaging for globally developed products.
• Provide technical guidance on emissions factor development for new product archetypes and packaging.
• Foster use of data/external information to estimate Scope 3 impact for product archetypes and packaging.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners and sustainability team to connect related areas of sustainability and Scope 3 emissions.
• Support a culture of teamwork, creativity, and accountability for results.

Education

GHG emissions focus

Job description

Sustainability Strategy Intern, Spring 2027

Job ID 10160468 Location Kissimmee, Florida, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Oct. 05, 2026

Sustainability Strategy for Parks Product Development & Retail: This intern will develop and deploy key processes, systems, and tools to enable more accurate and efficient measurement of our Scope 3 GHG emissions and sustainability goals. They will also support the essential processes, systems, and tools that equip The Walt Disney Company to unlock its next wave of short- and long-term product growth while delivering against our sustainability goals.

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in Orlando, Florida, fromJanuary 2027 through June 2027.

What You Will Do

• Refine existing product classifications (product archetypes) used for calculating our annual Scope 3 emissions inventory. This may include recommending new archetypes that will enable a more accurate Scope 3 inventory.
• Develop a preliminary Scope 3 inventory of secondary packaging associated with vertically developed global products.
• Provide technical guidance on emissions factor development associated with new product archetypes and secondary packaging.
• Foster use of data and external information to estimate Scope 3 impact for our product archetypes and secondary packaging.
• Provide line-of-sight tothe Manageron daily business issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional business partners and the corporate sustainability team to unlock areas of intersection/interdependency (“connect the dots”) related to sustainability and Scope 3 emissions.
• Contribute to a culture that fosters teamwork, creativity, and innovation while driving accountability for results.

It Would Also Be Great If You Are

Actively pursuing an advanced degree in a related field of study with an emphasis on GHG emissions.

Education

• Junior or Senior preferred.
• Pursuing a degree in a related field of study with an emphasis on GHG emissions.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, pursuing a degree, taking at least one class at the time of application, OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Have not completed one year of continuous employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess unrestricted work authorization.

Additional Information

• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 through June 2027.
• Fully available Monday – Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week.
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Orlando, Florida area.
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work.
• We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Disney Interns through American Campus Communities. For more information, click here (opens in new window) .
• Be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.

The pay rate for this internship in Orlando, Florida, is $23.00 per hour. Select benefits may be included in the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world‑class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Global Product Dev & Creative, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

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