South Pole is a global climate solutions company on a mission to accelerate the transition to a climate-smart society. Since 2006, we've turned climate action into real-world impact — developing and financing emission-reduction projects, advising organizations on their path to net zero, and building one of the world's largest portfolios of carbon and renewable energy projects.
From our roots as an ETH Zurich spin-off to teams across the globe, we work with Fortune 500 companies, governments, foundations and NGOs to tackle the climate challenge from every angle: carbon finance, renewable energy, sustainable land use, climate strategy and beyond.
Join us and help build a more sustainable future — one project, one partnership, one climate solution at a time.
The role
The mission of the Consultant Intern is to support the delivery of high-quality advisory services by assisting in research, quantitative analysis, and project coordination. You will play a key role in helping our team and clients drive impactful climate solutions, while gaining valuable hands-on experience in climate advisory and sustainability consulting.
How We Measure Success
Project Support: Timely, accurate, and high-quality completion of assigned client and advisory tasks.
Data Quality: Ensuring precision and reliability in project data, carbon/climate methodologies, timesheets, and milestone tracking.
Collaboration: Actively engaging in project teams, client deliverables, and continuous knowledge-sharing activities.
Main Responsibilities
Project Support & Advisory Assist in the implementation of climate advisory projects, ensuring research, data analysis, and qualitative/quantitative assessments are thorough and rigorous.
Support drafting and preparing client-facing deliverables, including strategic reports, presentations, and technical documentation.
Data Quality and Reporting: Ensure data accuracy across internal project tools, climate impact models, and tracking systems.
Maintain up-to-date project records and support basic budget tracking, timesheets, and administrative reconciliation tasks.
Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Participate actively in internal team meetings, brainstormings, and client workshops. Contribute to market research, benchmarking, and internal knowledge-sharing platforms to stay ahead of climate trends and policy updates.
Location
Brussels, Belgium
Requirements:
Must be an Active Student: You must be currently enrolled in an accredited university or higher education program for the entire duration of the internship.
University Contract Required: Candidates must be eligible to provide a signed 3-party internship agreement (*Convention de Stage / Stagelovereenkomst*) issued by their university prior to the start date. We cannot accept applications from recent graduates or individuals without university affiliation.
What we offer:
At South Pole, we care about our employees as much as we care about the planet. South Pole is not just an employer, we are a Team. South Pole does not just offer people a job, we offer you a career. By joining our team, you will find strong purpose and deep meaning in everything you do. You will have the chance to make a real difference for our clients and for the planet, working alongside a passionate team of like-minded colleagues, while building your knowledge/skills and developing your career in a fun, dynamic, international and fast-growing organisation.
We’re a planet of 7.5 billion unique and different people. We all have a contribution to make and South Pole is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status or disability. Our recruitment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in an accredited university or higher education program for the entire internship duration
- Eligible to provide a signed three-party university internship agreement before the start date
- University affiliation; recent graduates and individuals without university affiliation are not eligible
What We Do
South Pole is a Swiss carbon finance consultancy founded in Zurich in 2006. The company works in climate-focused finance and advisory services, helping organizations pursue emissions reduction and carbon-offset initiatives. It operates internationally and has more than 500 employees across 20-plus countries. Its mission and commercial activities are centered on addressing climate change through carbon-market expertise and sustainability-oriented solutions for clients worldwide.
