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Sustainability Strategy Intern, Summer/Fall 2024
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10087911 Location Kissimmee, Florida, United States Business Consumer Products Games & Publishing Date posted Apr. 18, 2024Job Summary:
About the Role & Program
Reporting to the Senior Manager - Sustainability Strategy for Global Products in Consumer Products, Games & Publishing (CPGP), this individual will develop and deploy key processes, systems, and tools to enable more accurate and efficient measurement of our scope 3 GHG (Green House Gas) emissions and more general sustainability goals!
This individual will support the essential processes, systems, and tools that will equip The Walt Disney Company to unlock its next wave of short-term and long-term growth in products, while delivering against our sustainability goals!
What You Will Do
Support refinement of existing product classifications (product archetypes) used for calculating our annual scope 3 emissions inventory. This may include recommending new archetypes that will enable a more accurate scope 3 emissions inventory
Evaluate data sets or sources that can be leveraged to develop a preliminary scope 3 inventory of the transportation packaging, also know as secondary packaging, associated with vertically developed global products
Support development of capability building content for vendor engagement related to reduction of their scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions
Foster use of data and external information to estimate scope 3 impact for our product archetypes and secondary packaging
Provide line-of-sight to Senior Manager on daily business issues
Collaborate with cross-functional business partners and the corporate sustainability team to unlock areas of intersection / interdependency (“connect the dots”) as it relates to sustainability and scope 3 emissions
Contribute to a culture that fosters teamwork, creativity, and innovation while driving accountability to results
Required Qualifications & Skills
Pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Sustainability or related field of study with an emphasis on GHG emissions/carbon footprint
Experience using key digital tools such as Microsoft Excel for data analysis & PowerPoint for communication of results and conclusions
An ability to simplify complex problems, synthesize data, and build compelling narratives to inform decision making
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals and teams (both small and large, technical and non-technical)
Excellent organizational skills
Education
Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate degree program in Environmental Studies or Environmental Sustainability with an emphasis on GHG emissions /carbon footprint
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Be enrolled in a college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR have graduated from a college/university within the past six (6) months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
Be at least 18 years of age
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Additional Information
Be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
Ability to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
This internship is a hybrid position and requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace
The approximate dates of this internship are June 2024 through January 2025
Ability to work full time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) Monday - Friday, for the duration of the internship with possible evenings and weekends if necessary
Must provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Orlando, FL area
Must have reliable transportation to/from work
Housing: We can possibly assist with housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here
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About Consumer Products Games & Publishing:
Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Disney Global Product Dev & Creative, which is part of a business we call Consumer Products Games & Publishing.
Disney Global Product Dev & Creative is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.