Sustainability Intern

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At Leggett & Platt we provide real-world experiences that shape the future of young professionals. OurDoors Internship Program is a paid opportunity for students to contribute to and learn from a global leader in manufacturing design and innovation. We offer internships in fields ranging from engineering business finance operations environmental health science and technology allowing you to explore a variety of industries such as automotive home furnishings bedding and industrial products.

About The Program:
TheDoors Internship Programis an immersive experience designed to build your expertise grow your network and give you hands-on experience across different functions. Youll work on real-world tasks and/or projects receive mentorship from experienced professionals and be part of a company that enhances peoples lives through innovation in comfort-driven design and manufacturing.

Learn more about the history of Leggett: at Leggett & Platt Inc. are searching for a Sustainability Intern within our Sustainability team to help support our business. As a global-diversified manufacturing company its sometimes hard to explain all the different things we do. We like to say were the biggest company no one has ever heard of. We are confident you interact with one of our products in your daily life without knowing it. Whether its the mattress you sleep on the car you drive or the furniture you sit on our high-quality components are there supporting you. If you join our team your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As a Sustainability Intern you will have the opportunity to support the development implementation and improvement of Environmental Social and Governance (ESG)/sustainability policies programs and projects across the company. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the company by supporting our goals to reduce our impact on the natural environment and support sustainable business practices. This position will work collaboratively with multiple departments teams and leadership. Candidates must be able to commit to work up to 25 hours per week during the school year with the possibility of additional hours during the summer months depending upon experience and need. If you are passionate about corporate sustainability and want to leave a lasting impact on a global organization we would like you to join our team!

At this point youre probably thinking this sounds great right! But wait theres more. Were proud of the fact that we are strongly rooted in being an inclusive people-focused organization. Our company culture reflects values like integrity ownership and authenticity. We take these to heart and if you do as well youll fit right in.

So what will you be doing as a Sustainability Intern

• Collect compile and review data from multiple business units on a variety of sustainability topics such as energy water and waste usage.
• Support our greenhouse gas emissions inventory team with producing inventories aligned with the GHG Protocol.
• Provide support to our global network of manufacturing locations to share environmental stewardship best practices.
• Support the Development of a Sustainability Handbook that can be used globally to further promote and enhance our ESG efforts.
• Assist with various ESG reporting processes including supporting various regulatory and compliance activities for active and pending regulations within this space.
• Support alignment to global sustainability and ESG frameworks including GRI SASB TCFD and UN SDGs.
• Provide support to develop an energy policy energy baselines and benchmarking and energy management scorecards for manufacturing locations.
• Engage in a variety of sustainably focused projects to further strengthen and mature our processes.

To be successful in this role youll need:

• On track to graduate with a 4-year or graduate degree preferably in Sustainability Environmental Sciences Environmental Management Energy Management Environmental Engineering or related fields
• Able to work independently and as a member of a collaborative team
• Strong project and time management skills
• Great analytical skills
• Great communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent time management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs especially Excel

Things we consider a plus:

• Prior sustainability experience
• Bachelors Degree in Sustainability Environmental Sciences Environmental Management Energy Management Environmental Engineering or related fields

What to Do Next

Now that youve had a chance to learn more about us what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply be sure to create a profile and sign up for job alerts so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other learning and development and creating an environment of mutual respect empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity delivering the results the right way taking pride in our work and speaking the truth good or bad.
• Do Great WorkTogether occurs when we engage without hierarchy collaborate as a team embrace challenges and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference challenge the status quo and biases to make things better foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

Were actively taking steps to make sure our culture processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!

We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. Wed love the opportunity to consider you.

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