Shape a more sustainable future for businesses and society.
Programme overview
On the Climate Change and Sustainability Assurance Services Summer Internship, you’ll shape the future with confidence by helping organisations respond to the risks and opportunities created by climate change and sustainability. Working in high performing teams, you’ll use data, technology and collaboration to support better decisions and create long-term value for businesses, society and the planet.
Core skills for success
- Analytical thinking – using data, technology and structured thinking to assess sustainability challenges and deliver insights clients can rely on.
- Curiosity mindset – continuously developing your understanding of climate, sustainability and emerging trends shaping business and society.
- Collaboration – working effectively in inclusive teams and building strong relationships across disciplines and geographies.
- Ownership – taking responsibility for high‑quality work that supports sustainable outcomes and builds trust.
- Adaptability – responding to evolving client priorities, technologies and sustainability challenges with flexibility and confidence.
What you will be doing
- Work on projects that help organisations respond to climate and sustainability challenges, from ESG reporting to decarbonisation strategies.
- Use data, technology and insights to support analysis, modelling and decision-making for clients.
- Collaborate with teams across different service areas and locations to deliver multidisciplinary solutions.
- Build your skills through hands‑on experience, coaching and learning opportunities while contributing to meaningful client outcomes.
Please note: Due to UK policies, you must be based in the UK for the entire duration of the programme.
Eligibility for applying
If you’re in your penultimate year, or if you’re already in your final year but will be doing a one-year Master’s degree, or taking a gap year, this internship is for you.
You will however, need to be working towards an honours degree related to Environmental Science/Climate Science/Engineering, Geography/Geology, Energy, Sustainability/Sustainable Development, Sustainable Finance/Economics, or similar, have a minimum of grade 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths, or in your home language if you do not hold English Language GCSE, and three A-levels/Five Highers (or equivalent) to be eligible to apply.
You’ll also need an eagerness to learn, a strong understanding of sustainability principles and the impact they can have on the world, great communication skills, commercial acumen, a passion for data, an openness to travel, and a strong, proactive determination that will inspire you to be a force for good.
While we welcome applications from candidates of all academic backgrounds, we are looking to recruit individuals who will succeed at EY in the role and future qualifications. We have completed several studies on academic attainment at A level (or equivalents), candidate performance in the online assessments in the EY recruitment process, and how that predicts future performance at EY.
Throughout the recruitment process, we therefore assess your suitability for the EY role you have applied to by considering your scores in the online assessments and your academic attainment at A level or equivalent. This approach is designed to ensure our joiners are successful in role and, where relevant, in the achievement of their professional qualifications. It is important to EY, and we have a duty of care which we take very seriously, to ensure our joiners are set up for long-term success.
We are also proud to partner with RARE recruitment, so that your application can be processed in the context of your socio-economic background. This allows us to give you the maximum credit for your achievements, assessing whether you have overachieved in light of your personal circumstances.