Sustainability Analytics Methodology Summer Intern

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

05

The Role: Sustainability Analytics Methodology Summer Intern

About the Role: S&P Global is seeking candidates for our 10-week summer internship program within the Sustainable 1 Research & Methodology Team, based in London. 

The Team: The S&P Global Sustainable1 Research & Methodology Team’ sits within S&P Global Commodity Insights organization. S&P Global Sustainable1 is a leader in ESG data and risk analysis, providing data, tools and insights to companies and financial institutions for the last 20 years in order to inform capital allocation to more sustainable business models and better communicate ESG performance to their stakeholders. The team innovates and delivers essential data and intelligence to companies and financial institutions so that they can better understand their exposure to ESG risks and opportunities and report in line with mandatory and voluntary reporting requirements. The team is composed of experienced professionals driven to identify the transformative solutions of tomorrow.

What’s in it for you:

• 10-week summer internship commencing in June 2025.
• Opportunity to learn about and contribute to ESG and Sustainability Analytics on subject areas such as climate risk and opportunities, physical risk, and nature & biodiversity. Including supporting the development of new methodologies and products.
• Exposure to world-class thought leaders and an unrivaled opportunity to gain a broad industry perspective related to key issues facing the industry today including climate change, shifting geo-political landscape, economic and energy market headwinds. 
• Receive hands-on research and analytics training and experiences with subject matter experts and senior researcher and methodologies owners.
• Potential opportunity to rejoin S&P Global in September 2026 on the 18-month IMPACT graduate program.

Responsibilities and Impact: 

• Support the development of ESG Analytics Services for non-financial corporates and financial institutions that provide in depth analytical insights on the ESG performance of company operations, value chains, and investment portfolios using S&P Global’s proprietary data, methods, and analytics.
• Conduct in-depth research on thematic developments, reporting standards, competitors, industry market trends and issues, including exploring datasets from Commodity Insights and their useability and potential for future product development.
• Help maintain, and enhance proprietary analytical models and databases currently marketed to clients such as non-financial corporates and financial institutions.  
• Support thought leadership and writing insight papers based on research highlighting recent market developments and government policies. 
• Work collaboratively with S&P Global’s technical, product development, technology, commercial and marketing teams on new product innovation and support the build out new data and analytics products on our technology platforms.

What We’re Looking For: 

Basic Required Qualifications: 

• Fully matriculated undergraduate or graduate students in penultimate year of study
• Strong quantitative skills, including experience using Excel and/or other data analytics tools
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize technical data to develop insights on environmental and financial performance at the company and portfolio level
• The candidate should be conscious of detail and numerically proficient with natural curiosity, and an innovative approach to problem solving
• Strong problem-solving and logical reasoning skills - should be able to independently troubleshoot and question data
• Highly motivated, results oriented and aptitude for self-learning. 
• Strong interpersonal skills, customer focus, and hold a high regard for stakeholder relationships. 

Additional Preferred Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of some of the following sustainability areas that companies and financial institutions are involved in: TCFD and TNFD Reporting, ESG integration, environmental risk analysis, green finance, GHG Accounting across company value chain
• High proficiency in data analytics, including coding in Python or R, SQL, Microsoft Power BI
• Modelling and data science experience is a plus.
• Pursuing degree in relevant subjects such as Economics, Environmental Economics, Development Economics, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, or relevant work experience

Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United Kingdom.

About Sustainable 1

S&P Global’s centralized source for sustainability intelligence, Sustainable1 offers comprehensive coverage of global markets combined with sustainability products, insights and solutions from across our divisions to help customers assess risks, uncover opportunities and inform long-term sustainable growth. Companies, governments and institutions worldwide look to us for in-depth data, and well-informed points of view on critical topics like energy transition, climate resilience, positive impact, and sustainable finance. The breadth and depth of our knowledge and experience go deep on the details that define the big picture so customers can act with conviction.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/sustainable1

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
 

S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy (“the Policy”) that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy’s requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy. 

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.  Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.  

 

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  
 
US Candidates Only:  The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law.  Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

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