Sustainability Internship

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

Sustainability Internship

Job Summary

Product Sustainability Internship

Location: Roswell, GA - Hybrid/Homebased/virtual will be considered

Project Name:

Life Cycle Assessment

Project Duration:

6 -12 months (ability to flex weekly hours based on availability and class schedule - 20 to 40 hours per week)

Desired Degree:

Environmental Sciences

Coursework Prerequisites:

Life Cycle Assessment Fundamentals, Introduction to Environmental Sustainability

Project Scope:

Support our product sustainability program by conducting ‘Cradle-to-Gate’ life cycle assessments and market alignment workshops for several products.

Qualifications:

- Course work in life cycle assessments

- Pursuing degree or recent graduate (Graduate level preferred) in environmental science, engineering, data science, sustainability, or related field

- Ability to understand and analyze large data sets

- Attention to detail

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Project Description:

We are seeking a Product Sustainability Intern to conduct several ‘Cradle-to-Gate’ life cycle assessments (LCA) and market alignment workshops for several products. This will include:

- Creating a LCA questionnaire for each site

- Coordinating with the site to gather site specific data,

- Developing the appropriate flows in Holis,

- Inputting the site specific data,

- Calculating the results,

- Transferring the results into the Group system,

- Creating an LCA card and Ecoprofile for each product family at each site,

- Setting up and supporting workshops to review markets & products-in-application to determine sustainable solutions.

Educational material will be created on the value of LCAs to the business that can be used internally to communicate the importance of LCAs.

The results from each site will be compared to determine areas of improvement and best practices. The results including the value of LCAs will be evaluated and shared with the sites.

Additional sustainability related projects may be part of the internship depending on abilities and needs of the business.

Project Learning Objectives:

- Conduct a product family LCA using real data

- Understand the environmental impact of each part of the process to develop mineral based products

- Learn LCA methodology best practices

- Interpret and evaluate an LCA study, understanding its strengths, weaknesses and value to the business

- Compare environmental impacts of products and/or minerals to determine areas of improvement

- Lead meetings and present to small to medium size groups

Position Type

Full time

and

Intern (Fixed Term)

Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:

recruiting.support@ imerys.com

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.