Sustainability Reporting and Advisory Intern

About JRC

JRC is a leading Malaysia based ESG guidance and advisory firm who supports public listed companies, in developing sustainability strategies, climate risk assessments, ESG KPIs and targets, risks assessment and framework development as well as development of policies, action plans and comprehensive sustainability reporting. As a member of the IFRS Sustainability Alliance and an IFRS-certified training partner for Integrated Reporting, JRC is also at the forefront of supporting Malaysian companies in implementing IFRS S1 and S2 sustainability and climate related risks and opportunities disclosures as well as the development of award-winning integrated reports.

We are looking for Sustainability Reporting and Advisory Interns to join our team on a paid, full-time, work from home basis.

Successful interns will gain hands-on practical industry knowledge on sustainability reporting, guidance, and advisory, preparing them for roles as sustainability professionals in corporate or agency settings. Top performing, high-potential interns can be given full-time employment opportunities to join JRC.

Responsibilities

• Analyse ESG findings and interpret collected data to support the development of sustainability reports.
• Edit and proofread reports, ensuring grammatical accuracy and a clear, concise, and cohesive narrative.
• Collaborate with internal, external, and client teams to align expectations, timelines, and strategic direction.
• Conduct ESG / sustainability gap analysis and materiality assessments.
• Prepare ESG data templates in alignment with Bursa, GRI, FTSE, and SASB requirements.
• Tabulate ESG data received (including emissions calculations) and critically review and evaluate the data to interpret its significance.
• Draft sustainability reports, corporate policies, strategies, ESG targets, and implementation roadmaps based on the ESG findings and data gathered.
• Present the ESG findings, strategies, roadmaps, and policies as well as reports drafted to the Board and Management of public listed companies.
• Work with ESG tools / platforms (ESGTech) to measure, report, and manage organisational ESG performance and disclosures.
• Research ESG regulations, standards, market trends, and industry best practices to support projects.
• Design and develop presentation decks for client pitching, briefing and training sessions, and workshop facilitation.
• Support project management tasks, including tracking timelines and deliverables as well as attending meetings and preparing meeting minutes.
• Assist in administrative, HRDC-related, and organisational functions, including coordination of training sessions / workshop and documentation; preparing Annual and Integrated Reports; and contributing to the development of questionnaires.

Requirements

• Preferred educational background includes candidates pursuing or holding a Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Journalism, Environmental Engineering, English or any equivalent degree.
• Any certifications/experiences related to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) will be an advantage.
• Must have excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken. Proficiency in other languages i.e. Malay, Mandarin, Tamil, etc. is an advantage.
• Competent with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Basic knowledge of sustainability, environmental issues, and global trends is a must.
• An aptitude for undertaking research, factchecking, critical thinking, and exhibiting intelligence is essential.
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Familiarity with key sustainability frameworks, ESG standards, and environmental data analysis is an advantage, though not mandatory.

Restrictions

• This is an internship and semi-remote working position open to talents based in Malaysia with valid working permits only.
• As part of your role, you will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement. This agreement prohibits the disclosure of any confidential information related to the company's affairs or its clients to any unauthorised persons.
• Serious applicants only please; those looking for freelancing opportunities need not apply.