About ERM
Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is the world’s largest consultancy fully dedicated to sustainability. Its multidisciplinary teams of renowned experts support clients with technical expertise in environment, health, safety, risk management, and social issues.
We act as trusted advisors for some of the world’s leading companies and institutions. With operations in 40 countries and more than 5,000 employees, ERM provides a global perspective combined with strong local expertise.
ERM France is seeking a motivated Intern to support the Nature & Water team from June to end of August / early September 2026.
What you’ll do
We have a global client base, and you will be exposed to an international environment.
You will contribute to project delivery across ERM’s Nature & Water offering under direction of a project team, including:
Identification and evaluation of nature dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities based on leading frameworks
Benchmarking and alignment of exercises related to TNFD, CSRD, CDP, AWS, EUDR and other regulatory and voluntary frameworks.
Site level Biodiversity Actions Plans
Nature / Water strategy development: commitment, actions, targets
Water availability and water quality assessments
Mapping water related risks, dependencies, and strategies across supply chains and operational assets
Water stewardship plans, replenishment pathways, and stakeholder engagement materials
Scenario analyses
Sustainability reporting
Value chain mappings
By joining our team as an intern, you will have the opportunity to discover and/or deepen your knowledge of the Nature & Water topics, contributing through:
Conducting targeted research on nature, water, biodiversity, regulations, and best practices
Assisting in preparing presentations, reporting materials, and structured deliverables for clients
Contributing to proposal materials, background notes and client-ready analyses.
Work will be carried out in English and/or French, depending on the assignment.
What you will learn
This internship provides exposure to:
How global companies operationalize Nature & Water positive transitions.
The five drivers of biodiversity loss and their implications for corporate strategies.
Emerging disclosure and regulatory momentum around Nature, Water and ESG.
Cross-sector projects (energy, pharma, consumer goods, industry).
Multi-disciplinary teamwork across ERM’s Nature, Water, Climate and Sustainability practices.
What we are looking for
Master’s student in environmental science, ecology, hydrology, environmental engineering, natural resource management or related disciplines.
Strong analytical and research capabilities, with interest in impacts, dependencies, risk assessment and nature/water strategy.
Ability to synthesize complex information clearly.
Interest in leading Nature frameworks (GBF, TNFD, IPBES, SBTN), water stewardship, and biodiversity management.
Languages: French and English (level C1), international experience appreciated.
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
You MUST be able to sign an internship agreement with your university for the duration of the internship.
Who you’ll work with
You will be based in our Paris office (located in the 12th arrondissement) as part of ERM’s Corporate Sustainability Southern Europe Business Unit team, focusing on helping companies to create long-term value by managing the opportunities and mitigate Nature and Water-related risks and other sustainability issues.
Corporate Sustainability is a service with a unique blend of strategic, operational, data & analytics and technical expertise and knowledge.
To Apply
We aim to build an "inclusive culture" by identifying, acquiring, developing and retaining a highly skilled and high performing workforce which reflects the diverse global marketplace in which we operate, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious preference, sexual orientation, physical attributes, educational background.
If you share our value and are interested in this role, please send your CV and cover letter (in English)
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ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive, it’s an essential part of what makes ERM a great place to build a career and helps us create better solutions for our clients.
We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you. Our commitment doesn’t stop at hiring. Once you join us, we’ll ensure you have the tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) efforts by visiting our website or exploring our 2025 Sustainability Report..
