Sustainability Intern (Summer 2026)

Avantor is looking for a Sustainability Intern for the 2026 summer.

The team

Avantor’s Climate Risk and Sustainability Analytics efforts are a key enabler of our customer‑focused sustainability ratings and support compliance with EU, California, and other regulatory reporting requirements. This work focuses on the development of quantitative climate risk scenario analysis to help Avantor/VWR identify critical financial risks and opportunities associated with our climate and sustainability programs.

What we’re looking for

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Environmental Studies or related field is required; Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program
• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of sustainability or related-fields is required
  • Demonstrated project management experience
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ability to speak other languages fluently other than English

How you will thrive and create an impact

As part of Avantor's Global Sustainability Team, the Climate Corps Fellow will build on Avantor's double materiality assessment and initial Taskforce for Climate Disclosure (TCFD) reports to develop a formal climate risk scenario analysis, including quantitative assessments. Specifically, in this role you will:

• Evaluate potential impacts/outcomes of two climate scenarios
• Engage key stakeholders and align with Avantor’s Enterprise Risk Management process and strategy to enhance Avantor’s qualitative climate risk assessment disclosures.
• Analyze operational, financial and reputational risk and opportunities to provide a topline view of potential mitigation costs, cost savings and revenue opportunities via a repeatable methodology.
• Use the above work to support Avantor's CDP Climate submission and EU CSRD and EU Taxonomy reporting preparation.

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Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

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Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave). These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules.