About this role
Internship: Climate Risk & Resilience Internship Role: Climate Risk & Resilience Location : Leiden and Remote Department : ESG (Climate Change) Duration : 3 months Reports to : Business Owner - Climate Change Role Overview We are seeking a proactive intern to support the identification, assessment, and management of climate-related risks across our operations and supply chain. This role will contribute to our long-term resilience strategy, helping the company align with frameworks such as the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and prepare for future climate scenarios. Key Responsibilities - Assist in conducting climate risk assessments, including physical risks (e.g., flooding, heatwaves) and transition risks (e.g., regulatory changes, carbon pricing). - Support scenario analysis using climate models and socio-economic pathways (e.g., IPCC SSPs, RCPs). - Help map vulnerabilities across assets, operations, and supply chains - Contribute to the development of resilience strategies, including adaptation measures and business continuity planning. - Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., operations, finance, procurement) to gather data and align risk mitigation efforts. - Providing a view as to the physical and transition risks, their identification and severity/likelihood assessment - Prepare visualizations, dashboards, and reports for internal and external stakeholders. Qualifications - Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Climate Policy, Sustainability, Risk Management, or related field. - Familiarity with climate risk frameworks (e.g., TCFD, IPCC), climate modeling, and ESG reporting. - Strong analytical and research skills; experience with GIS or climate data tools is a plus. - Effective communication and collaboration skills. - Interest in climate adaptation, resilience planning, and corporate sustainability. What You'll Gain - Hands-on experience in climate risk analysis and r...