BALENCIAGA – Sustainability Impact Intern – September 2024 (F/M)

Your opportunity

Coordinating data collection, internal communication and activities related to Balenciaga’s environmental impact and for developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental actions on the ground that promote sustainable development.

How you will contribute

• Animate the network of in-store sustainability ambassadors worldwide, by monitoring the application of the Retail Green Rules in all our stores and managing the Green Retail Certification once a year.
• Support their adaptation and longevity by sustainability capacity building within the retail network, creating best practices challenges, and crafting and publishing training materials and information in the retail tools. Ensure deployment and monitoring of the topic by following up with HQ/regional teams (store managers and ambassadors) so that our retail population becomes positive impact ambassadors who deliver a controlled sustainability message to our clients when requested. Regular store visits in Paris, ad hoc store visits in Europe.
• Coordinate and prepare global internal sustainability communication via internal platforms, documents, networks (Workplace) and newsletters, and animate the Sustainable Development community.
• Support on employee engagement programs, together with associative or institutional stakeholders.
• Support and coordination of internal events (podcasts, awareness sessions, inductions, climate fresks, charity days and sustainability days) with the departments concerned and support for their international application in collaboration with the Regions.
• Assist on green office initiatives worldwide, aimed at limiting the environmental impact of HQ and stores. Mapping sorting capacities in our WW stores and monitoring the implementation of local solutions.
• If necessary, assist with various mandatory annual reports and data collections: Kering EP&L, Kering Philanthropic reporting, and Kering Universal Registration Document (URD).
• If necessary, assist with annual EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) data collection and declaration for packaging, RTW and shoes in several countries.

Who you are

• You are targeting a Master’s degree, ideally in combining communication and Sustainable Development – CSR.
• Robust awareness of the sustainability concepts and impacts specific to the fashion industry.
• First internship (consulting firm or company) with Sustainability specialization
• High autonomy and a good team spirit who constantly strives to make a significant positive impact.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in writing and speaking.
• Confirmed networking and relational skills, numerous interactions with both internal and external stakeholders.

Why work with us?

At the heart of the House's creative activity, you will join the Balenciaga adventure and actively contribute to the development of new and exciting projects, while integrating a dynamic and innovative studio.

Balenciaga is committed to thriving your professional development within the House or in the Kering group. We empower leaders to create, build and sustain high performing teams that excel in execution. We guide every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Diversity Commitment

Balenciaga is committed to fostering a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity in all its forms - gender, age, nationality, culture, disability, sexual orientation… - enriches the workplace and our client experience. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome all applications and select our talents based on competencies and in alignment with our brand behaviors. Setting people for success is what we live for. It is part of our interview process to discuss with you how to excel in our company.