Sustainability - Strategy Intern - Summer 2026

At PwC, our people in sustainability focus on integrating environmental, social, economic, and governance considerations into business strategies and operations. They provide guidance and support to organisations by managing sustainability risks, identifying opportunities, and driving positive social and environmental impact. As a sustainability generalist at PwC, you will utilise your skills and experience across environmental, social, governance (ESG) topics and sustainability more broadly. You will analyse client needs and provide consulting services across different areas in the sustainability lifecycle, including strategy, transformation, and reporting.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you will have the chance to work on a variety of assignments, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients and contributes to our team's success. During your time at the Firm, you start to establish your personal brand, paving the way to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As a Sustainability - Strategy & Operations Intern, you will engage in projects that focus on sustainability initiatives, gaining exposure to strategic operations and contributing to impactful environmental solutions. As an Intern, you will support teams by participating in projects, observing professional work environments, and learning about PwC's practices. You will perform basic tasks and conduct research, contributing to the team's success while developing your personal brand.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of assignments, each presenting unique challenges and scope. You will be encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients. Your role will involve analyzing data, managing resources, and understanding the impacts of climate change, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of sustainability practices. This experience will pave the way for future opportunities, allowing you to establish a foundation in sustainability and strategy operations.

Responsibilities

- Supporting teams in sustainability strategy and operations projects
- Participating in the design and implementation of climate change adaptation programs
- Assisting in carbon accounting and reporting to track greenhouse gas emissions
- Engaging in data analysis to inform sustainability initiatives and decision-making
- Contributing to the development of energy transition financing strategies
- Collaborating on climate policy and environmental policy drafting
- Conducting research on climate change impacts and risks to support project goals
- Assisting in the evaluation of sustainability governance and maturity assessments
- Involving in the assessment of carbon pricing and trading mechanisms
- Gathering information to analyze physical and transition risks associated with climate change

What You Must Have

- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in at least one of the following field(s) of study: Environmental Economics, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Public Policy Analysis, Sustainable Resource Management
- At least a 3.0 overall GPA
- Client service intern positions are entry-level roles intended for job seekers who are in their third year of a four-year degree program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application Winter internships typically occur during the spring semester preceding the student's final year of school Summer internships typically take place during the summer preceding the student's final year of school

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for one of the following fields of study: Biological Sciences, Finance, Risk Management
- Preference for a 3.3 overall GPA
- Demonstrating knowledge in carbon accounting and carbon footprint
- Participating in climate change adaptation program design
- Engaging in energy transition financing and investment
- Utilizing data analysis and data analytics skills
- Applying resource management techniques effectively
- Understanding climate change impacts and risks

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

The salary range for this position is: $29.25 - $48.00. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

Client-provided location(s): Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA, Philadelphia, PA, New York, NY, Washington, DC, Dallas, TX, Chicago, IL

Job ID: PricewaterhouseCoopers-659787WD

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2025-08-26T20:07:22