Application Guide
How to Apply for Consulting Intern, Corporate Sustainability, Climate Change and Transactions
at Environmental Resources Management
🏢 About Environmental Resources Management
Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is a global sustainability consultancy that partners with leading organizations to accelerate their transition to a low-carbon future. With deep expertise in climate change, ESG, and corporate sustainability, ERM offers interns the chance to work on high-impact projects alongside industry experts. The company's commitment to advancing sustainability goals makes it an ideal place for those passionate about driving real-world environmental change.
About This Role
As a Consulting Intern in Corporate Sustainability, Climate Change and Transactions, you'll support strategic projects that help clients navigate climate risk, improve ESG performance, and advance sustainability goals. This full-time, fixed-term internship from June to August 2026 provides immersive consulting experience, including tasks like sustainability reporting, GHG inventories, and ESG diligence. You'll contribute to critical work that shapes corporate strategy and transaction decisions.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start with a team check-in to discuss progress on client deliverables, followed by conducting research for a materiality assessment or analyzing GHG data for a corporate client. You might spend the afternoon drafting sections of a sustainability report or preparing slides for a client presentation, with time set aside for QA reviews and learning from senior consultants.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Environmental Resources Management Is Looking For
- Passionate about climate action and corporate sustainability with a demonstrated interest through coursework, projects, or extracurricular activities.
- Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to handle data analysis and technical writing for deliverables like GHG inventories and sustainability reports.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, as the role involves collaborating on proposals, slide decks, and client presentations.
- Detail-oriented and proactive, with experience in quality assurance reviews and managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced consulting environment.
📝 Tips for Applying to Environmental Resources Management
Tailor your resume to highlight specific experience with sustainability reporting, GHG accounting, or ESG analysis—mention any relevant frameworks like GRI, SASB, or TCFD.
In your cover letter, explicitly connect your passion for climate action to ERM's mission of accelerating global sustainability and enabling low-carbon futures.
Showcase any hands-on projects, such as a university capstone on carbon footprint analysis or a volunteer role in corporate sustainability, to demonstrate practical skills.
Research ERM's recent thought leadership and client case studies on their website, then reference them in your application to show genuine interest and industry awareness.
Proofread carefully for technical accuracy—errors in GHG units or sustainability terminology can signal lack of attention to detail.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Emphasize your alignment with ERM's mission to enable low-carbon futures and advance ESG priorities, using specific examples from your background.", 'Highlight your analytical and research skills, particularly in areas like climate risk analysis, GHG inventories, or materiality assessments.', 'Demonstrate your ability to work in a team and communicate complex sustainability concepts clearly, as the role involves supporting proposals and client deliverables.', "Show enthusiasm for the internship's duration and location (Toronto, remote), and express willingness to learn from ERM's industry-leading experts."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review ERM's '2024 Sustainability Report' to understand their own ESG commitments and how they advise clients.
- → Explore ERM's services page for 'Corporate Sustainability & Climate Change' and 'Transactions' to grasp the scope of client work.
- → Read recent ERM blog posts or press releases about climate risk or ESG trends to reference in your interview.
- → Look into ERM's Toronto office and any notable projects they've led in Canada to show local awareness.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Avoid generic statements about loving the environment—be specific about your skills in data analysis, research, or sustainability frameworks.
- Do not overlook the remote aspect; demonstrate your ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a virtual team.
- Steer clear of exaggerating your experience; instead, be honest and show eagerness to learn from ERM's experts.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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