Environmental Products Industrial Placement

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Environmental Products Industrial Placement - (Carbon Credits)

Designed to accelerate your career in the commodities trading, technology, engineering, or environmental science spheres, this 12-month programme gives talented undergraduates exposure to the world-class people and careers on offer at Glencore. 

This is a fast-paced placement in our London office. You will be given your own areas of responsibility and have the opportunity to contribute to the work of the business from day one. 

By the end of the programme, you will have developed strong skills in your chosen function. You will also be equipped with the highest level of professionalism, personal ownership and commercial aptitude – skills that are essential to future careers at Glencore.

The Environmental Products Team

The Environmental Products Team aims to generate commercial opportunities in global carbon markets. We source and generate environmental commodities (carbon credits) in multiple jurisdictions, with a focus on regulated markets – in addition to supporting Glencore in delivering its climate obligations and targets.

The Environmental Products Placement

This placement is a unique opportunity to gain exposure to the entire life cycle of environmental products, ranging from initial opportunity assessment, due diligence, contracting, project and portfolio management and all the data and regulation analysis needed to operate in these markets.  

Your day-to-day activities will vary, but key responsibilities could include:

• Monitoring and understanding new policies and regulations;
• Analysing market data;
• Supporting the team in opportunity assessment;
• Managing consultant relationships, negotiations and managing ongoing projects in the portfolio.

Specific requirements:

The ideal candidate has the following key skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required; the ability to work with VBA, Python and other coding languages is advantageous.
• Exceptional analytical and project management skills.
• Able to work flexibly with a global team across multiple jurisdictions and cultures.
• Able to work with a broad range of markets and technologies.
• A flexible approach to problem-solving, willingness to learn and work independently.
• Strong oral and written communication.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in:

• Subjects relating to environmental markets and climate policies;
• Climate change policies and regulations, carbon trading and project development in low carbon sectors (energy efficiency, methane reduction, community projects, nature based solutions, carbon capture and removal, etc).

Who we look for

We are looking for driven, talented undergraduate students who are interested in an exciting, challenging career in the commodities sector. 

Working at Glencore requires commercial awareness, adaptability and resilience – and you will need to thrive in team environments as well as take initiative independently. 

We look for disciplined people who can demonstrate entrepreneurial ability, thrive on logistical challenges and can provide practical solutions to complex problems using their numerical capabilities.

You must be studying a degree with a year in industry, and successful candidates need to be available to start their placements in July 2025. 

Application requirements 

You are required to submit a CV and covering letter. Through the use of evidence and examples, your application must demonstrate:

• where you have generated additional value by utilising your entrepreneurial flair, commercial innovation or initiative
• your resilience and determination to succeed in a commercial/competitive environment
• your proficiency in solving and communicating complex problems
• your ability to build relationships, work in and influence a team

About Glencore

Glencore is a global and diversified natural resource company. From powering the electric vehicle revolution, to the smartphone in your pocket – the commodities we source enable modern life. We produce and market more than 60 commodities, through approximately 60 assets and offices in over 35 countries.

We offer exciting graduate and entry-level opportunities globally, in fields ranging from analytics and engineering to trading, sustainability, risk management and finance – to name but a few.

Working at Glencore requires commercial awareness, adaptability and resilience. You’ll need to thrive in team environments as well as take initiative independently.

If you are dedicated and driven, you have a can-do spirit, and you are willing to learn and take responsibility, we offer the chance to develop a rewarding career.

Our graduate programmes, industrial placements and internships combine structured, professional development with on-the-job experience.

We value diversity, and respect people from all backgrounds.

If you’re bright, curious, confident and keen to grow with us, you’re who we’re looking for.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Applications will remain open until the 26th February on Glencore's website

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.