Who we are
At ACT Commodities we trade environmental products and help our clients reach their environmental and sustainability objectives through trading products such as carbon offsets, environmental certificates, biofuels and many others. We do this by utilizing our knowledge and network. We are a young-minded company with 400+ ambitious people from all over the world, all working in an open environment where no day is the same.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Business Commercial Intern to join our S&W team. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to support strategic initiatives by identifying and assessing environmental product trends and business opportunities across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
As part of the team, you will gain practical exposure to a fast-growing and dynamic sector, supporting the trading team in the registration and onboarding of environmental assets and conducting targeted market research to guide commercial and regional decision-making. You’ll learn how environmental commodities are structured, tracked, and traded, while contributing insights that help strengthen the company’s market position.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the trading team in the end-to-end process of registering and onboarding environmental assets across various registries.
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with registry requirements and internal controls.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative market research on environmental commodities, regulatory developments, and emerging market opportunities in APAC.
- Assist in gathering, organizing, and analyzing data from public databases, industry reports, and proprietary sources.
- Prepare concise market updates, asset summaries, and internal briefing materials for commercial and trading stakeholders.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support ad hoc market research.
Top Skills
What We Do
ACT is the world’s leading provider of market-based sustainability solutions. As enablers of the global energy transition, ACT helps organizations hit their climate targets, no matter how ambitious. Since 2009, ACT has become a trusted brand in high-impact climate projects, green electricity markets, renewable energies and energy efficiency, emission allowances and carbon offsets. With a growing portfolio of over 70 products in 40 plus countries, ACT’s consultants in Amsterdam, Shanghai, New York and Paris deliver bespoke solutions backed up by unparalleled market knowledge. ACT builds its relationships on trust and fosters an entrepreneurial environment. In shaping environmental markets, ACT enables its partners to pursue sustainable futures.
