Climate Strategy & ESG Internship

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Vestiaire Collective is the leading global platform for desirable pre-loved fashion and a pioneer in transforming how people consume fashion. Our mission is simple: make circular fashion the norm,

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Vestiaire Collective is the leading global platform for desirable pre-loved fashion and a pioneer in transforming how people consume fashion.

Our mission is simple: make circular fashion the norm, not the exception.
Through technology, expertise, and a highly engaged global community, we enable millions of people to buy and sell fashion in a more sustainable way.

Founded in Paris in 2009, Vestiaire Collective is now a globally scaled marketplace with offices in Paris, London, Berlin, New York, Singapore, and Ho Chi Minh City, and logistics hubs across Europe, Asia, and the US.

Today, we are a team of around 600 people from over 50 nationalities, united by a shared ambition: to drive meaningful change in the fashion industry.

Our values, Activism, Transparency, Dedication, Greatness, and Collective, shape how we build, collaborate, and grow every day.

About the Role

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Vestiaire Collective is looking for a Climate Strategy & ESG Intern to join the Impact team and work directly with our Climate Strategy Lead. The Impact team leads our efforts to become the most sustainable e-commerce marketplace, driving Vestiaire’s mission to change the way people consume fashion. In this position, you will play a hands-on support role in our annual carbon footprint update, corporate ESG reporting, and various ongoing sustainability initiatives, gaining strong experience in corporate climate strategy and ESG data management. You will also contribute to innovative Impact projects and research across the business, bringing a fresh perspective to key sustainability topics.

Support the annual carbon footprint update by collecting, cleaning, and consolidating operational data across teams (logistics, procurement, tech, ...)

Assist in updating and refining our avoided emissions model and data

Help gather qualitative and quantitative data for annual ESG reporting and investor requests, and support the audit of our main Impact KPIs

Conduct research and benchmarking on climate initiatives, carbon accounting standards, and other relevant topics (circularity, AI impact, carbon credits)

Contribute to different ongoing operational projects (charities engagement, climate strategy roll out, annual impact reporting, marketing campaign and consumer studies…)

Support the Impact team on various punctual tasks (presentations, research, brainstorming, interviews, internal animation and event preparation…)

Keep the team up to date on hot topics, news and legislative agenda in the fashion, tech, logistics industries

Curious and passionate about Sustainability, with a good general understanding of climate change, carbon footprint, and circular economy concepts

Strong analytical and data-handling skills, comfortable working with spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets)

Prior exposure to or first experience with GHG accounting methodologies

Highly organized, detail-oriented, flexible, and proactive with a strong team-player mindset

Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights

Fluent in both French and English

Proficient with GSuite / Pack Office. SQL basics or data visualization tools are a plus

You are currently a student enrolled in a Business or Engineering school or University and are eligible to sign an internship agreement (convention de stage)

What We Offer

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✓Purpose-driven work at scaleJoin a company reshaping the fashion industry towards circularity, you directly contributes to reducing waste and extending the life of luxury items.

✓High-impact scope & ownershipWork on products used globally, where your decisions have immediate, measurable impact on millions of users across 70+ countries.

✓A truly international environmentCollaborate with a diverse team of 50+ nationalities across Paris, London, Berlin, New York, Singapore, and Ho Chi Minh City.

✓Career acceleration in a fast-moving scale-upTake ownership early, grow fast, and shape your path, as an expert or a future leader.

✓Learning & growth as a priorityDedicated budget, continuous feedback culture, and opportunities to work on cutting-edge topics (AI, marketplace dynamics, scalability, etc.).

✓Flexible ways of workingHybrid model (typically 2 days remote per week), with trust and autonomy at the core of how we operate.

✓Give back through action2 paid days per year to support a cause of your choice and actively contribute to positive impact beyond your day-to-day role.

✓Competitive compensation & benefitsIncluding bonus, health coverage, lunch vouchers, Gym-Pass, and additional legal perks depending on your location.

✓Contact you via WhatsApp, Telegram, or similar platforms

✓Ask for payment or banking information at any stage of the process