Sustainability Strategy Intern, Spring 2027

1982 Disney Global Product Dev & Creative; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company invites applications for a Sustainability Strategy Intern in Orlando, FL, from January 2027 through June 2027. The role focuses on measuring Scope 3 emissions and supporting the company’s sustainability goals through data-driven processes and cross-functional collaboration.

The intern will refine product archetypes, build an initial packaging emissions inventory, and contribute to guidance on emissions factors.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in a related field with an emphasis on GHG emissions.
• Ability to simplify complex problems and synthesize data for decision-making.
• Strong communication and organizational skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Refine product classifications used for Scope 3 emissions calculations.
• Develop a preliminary Scope 3 inventory for packaging associated with products.
• Provide guidance on emissions factor development for new archetypes and packaging.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to connect sustainability insights.

Skills

Data storytelling

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Pursuing degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Posting Title: Sustainability Strategy Intern, Spring 2027 Req ID: 10160468 Job Description

About the Role & Program 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, from January 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 to the Manager on 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.

Education

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

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

• 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

• 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.
• Be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
• We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Disney Interns through American Campus Communities.

Qualifications

• If You Have/Are Experience using key digital tools such as Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint.
• An ability to simplify complex problems, synthesize data, and create compelling narratives to inform decision-making.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals and teams (both small and large, technical and non-technical) Excellent organizational skills.
• 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.

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.

Recommendation – Print This Role Description: We encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description to refer to during an interview. This role description will no longer be available once the posting is closed.

Job Posting Segment

NA - Global Product

Job Posting Primary Business

NA - Global Product

Primary Job Posting Category

Other

Employment Type

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code

Kissimmee, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code

Date Posted

2026-10-05

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