Sustainability Industrial Placement

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Sustainability Industrial Placement - Low Carbon Fuels

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 Sustainability (Low Carbon Fuels) Placement 

Glencore’s carbon solutions teams are actively trading carbon, power, and biofuels/low-carbon fuels as part of our broader Climate Action Transition plan. This placement within the Sustainability team will give you day-to-day exposure to the process of certifying and trading low carbon fuels. Your day-to-day responsibilities could include (among other related topics):  

• Timely management of biofuels mass balance data flow (inputs/outputs) related to sustainability documentation and mass balance (Both ISCC & Italian National Scheme).  
• Working closely with counterparties’ sustainability teams, including issuing sustainability certificates (PoS) and checking received sustainability certificates. 
• Calculating of Greenhouse gas emissions involved in biofuels production. 
• Supporting the management of supply chain sustainability related information for the biofuels team.  

Essential Requirements: 

• IT literate; a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required. 
• Strong numerical skills – experience working with large amounts of data ideal. 
• Strong research skills – an inherent curiosity and the ability to learn and retain new information quickly. 
• Exceptional attention to detail. ● Strong communication skills 2025 Glencore Industrial Placement – Sustainability (Low Carbon Fuels) 

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.