Sustainability Intern Review

Working on various engagements (projects) ranging from scoring companies on how comprehensive their sustainability reporting is, to researching new sustainability initiatives to recommend to clients or contributing on tasks required to pitch a new initiative. Each day is different and groups of interns rotate between different projects and teams to gain exposure to the huge variety of services PwC offer. Also lots of networking opportunities and being randomly assigned a team member to meet.

Learnt so much about sustainability - the more technical, scientific side, environmental regulations, as well as upcoming environmental challenges and opportunities for clients, the UK and the planet. Helped developed soft skills such as communication, time management, building rapport with others and public speaking.

Interns are in control of how many responsibilities they choose to take on. To begin with you are assigned tasks and rotations, however interns have freedom to request to work on projects or reach out to people. Interns expected to manage their own time and are responsible for ensuring deadlines are met and certain tasks are completed, but open communication with the team you work with is encouraged and they are understanding towards interns.

Lots of support - assigned a 'buddy': someone that was on the internship programme a year prior - they schedule meetings and will check up on you and can help with any queries. Assigned a 'career coach' - someone a bit more senior that will review your feedback gained from the different groups you work within - will schedule meetings and can help you Support available from other team members - everyone happy to provide guidance

Very relaxed - friendly, diverse and inclusive environment Encouraged to be sociable, step away from work at times and socialise - everyone is very approachable Organised socials to connect with others 'Dress for your day policy' - i.e. client meetings = smarter office wear, a day of admin tasks and desk work = casual shoes/jeans etc.

Thoroughly enjoyed - made many connections with other interns on the same programme, interns on different programmes and people all throughout the company Engaged in very rewarding and interesting work Developed new skills and improved existing skills Would highly recommend if interested in ESG / Sustainability / Climate science / consulting

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Be your authentic self when applying as anything too forced comes across unnatural - they are looking for genuine, passionate people that are enthusiastic and confident. Do your research on the company and its recent initiatives and these will be good to drop in to your answers. Not expecting you to know everything about the PwC and the industry but showing interest and some knowledge helps.