Climate Drive & Supplier Decarbonization Internship
More than 50% of businesses’ GHG footprint lies in their upstream value chain emissions. This is why WBCSD is supporting actively its membership to tackle supplier decarbonization, by providing them guidance, peer-exchange opportunities, and tool, such as The Climate Drive(Link is external) (Link opens in new window), an open digital platform developed by WBCSD to support supply chain decarbonization at scale.(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
Now available in a 2.0 version, The Climate Drive is looking to its next stage of growth, which includes i) how to enable the inter-operability / integration of its Action Library with other systems such as carbon management solutions, supplier platforms, ii) how to adjust & streamline processes to prepare for the next phase of development, iii) how to boost awareness & dissemination of its best decarbonization practices at scale as well as iv) what are the different options / routes for sustainable self-financing of the tool.
The intern will be supervised by Diane Buzea(Link is external) (Link opens in new window), Climate Action Manager, and will have the opportunity to interact with WBCSD members and their suppliers, The Climate Drive ecosystem partners as well as tech & design partners.
Deliverables/Activities
- Develop the next stage of the business model for the Climate Drive towards a sustainable cost+growth-covering revenues
- Build a marketing plan for the Climate Drive to increase user base and engagement
- Recommend and prioritise features to develop to increase user value proposition and accelerate climate action within their business
Learning outcomes
- Engage with practitioners within corporate sustainability.
- Design, and development of business model to advance the sustainability agenda.
- Experience of supporting the work of a global NGO.
Qualifications
- 3-4 years of working experience, ideally in a corporate or consulting context with practical knowledge of corporate decarbonization.
- Preference for MBA Program students with a marketing, product or consultancy background
- Strong research skills and analytical mindset.
- Evidence of successful project management, with the ability to manage own tasks and ad hoc demands simultaneously, meet deadlines, set priorities, effectively utilize resources, and identify and address problems.
- Capacity to communicate and build relationships with counterparts at all levels. Comfortable with delivering presentations and facilitating discussion.
- Writes English clearly, succinctly and correctly in a convincing and engaging manner, structuring information to meet the needs and understanding of the intended audience.
- Thrives when working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Good organizational and project management skills.
Timeline
Phase 1: ~3 weeks - Onboard & Research : Refine user journey, pain points & map ecosystem
- Onboarding workshop
- Collect key data & insights: pain points mapping, ecosystem mapping, SWOT, user analytics
- Prepare next phase: align on key scenario(s) & hypothesis to test, build out interview guides & plan key workshops & interviews
Phase 2: ~7 weeks - Draft & Test : Start drafting end deliverables and refine & test with key stakeholders
- Build out initial draft of the business model & marketing plan (3 to 5 year)
- Test & refine draft with key interviews of key stakeholders (e.g., WBCSD leadership, potential partners, members) & user research
Phase 3: ~2 weeks - Refine & Recommend : Finalize deliverables and key recommendations
- Refine & finalize business models & marketing plan
- Lay out key recommendations for next development phase of The Climate Drive
Background
WBCSD is a purpose-driven, forward-thinking and action-oriented organization, characterized by diversity of gender, nationalities and work experiences. We are looking for people that share our passion for sustainability and our values to achieve our vision of a world where more than 9 billion people live well and within the limits of the planet by 2050. WBCSD staff are encouraged to take ownership in a demanding work environment which also offers flexibility and autonomy. At WBCSD, we promote diversity, equality and inclusion by offering diverse opportunities and a great exposure to the business world. Together, we are the leading voice of business for sustainability, with a mission to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world by making more sustainable businesses more successful.
