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Sustainability Intern

CompanyImpact.com
LocationCape Town
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 23, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the implementation and coordination of green goals by assisting with sustainability initiatives such as supplier assessments, carbon footprint reporting, and employee engagement programs. Key tasks include coordinating data collection, conducting competitor benchmarking, and developing content for internal communications.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
3407
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
impact.com, the world’s leading partnership management platform, is transforming the way businesses manage and optimize all types of partnerships—including traditional rewards affiliates, influencers, commerce content publishers, B2B, and more. The company’s powerful, purpose-built platform makes it easy for businesses to create, manage, and scale an ecosystem of partnerships with the brands and communities that customers trust to make purchases, get information, and entertain themselves at home, at work, or on the go. To learn more about how impact.com’s technology platform and partnerships marketplace is driving revenue growth for global enterprise brands such as Walmart, Uber, Shopify, Lenovo, L’Oreal and Fanatics, visit www.impact.com.
About the Role

Our Company:

At impact.com we are passionate about our people, our technology, and are obsessed with customer success. Working together enables us to grow rapidly, win, and serve the largest brands in the world. We use cutting edge technology to solve real-world problems for our clients and continue to pull ahead of the pack as the leading SaaS platform for businesses to automate their partnerships and grow their revenue like never before. We have an entrepreneurial spirit and a culture where ambition and curiosity is rewarded. If you are looking to join a team where your opinion is valued, your contributions are noticed, and enjoy working with fun and talented people from all over the world, then this is the place for you!

impact.com, the world’s leading partnership management platform, is transforming the way businesses manage and optimize all types of partnerships—including traditional rewards affiliates, influencers, commerce content publishers, B2B, and more. The company’s powerful, purpose-built platform makes it easy for businesses to create, manage, and scale an ecosystem of partnerships with the brands and communities that customers trust to make purchases, get information, and entertain themselves at home, at work, or on the go. To learn more about how impact.com’s technology platform and partnerships marketplace is driving revenue growth for global enterprise brands such as Walmart, Uber, Shopify, Lenovo, L’Oreal, and Fanatics visit www.impact.com.

Your Role at impact.com:

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and purpose-driven Sustainability Intern to join our team at Impact.com. With a wide range of exciting projects currently underway - including supplier sustainability assessments, carbon footprint reporting, sustainability education, employee engagement initiatives, and platform innovation - this role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in corporate sustainability and ESG strategy.

You'll work closely with our Sustainability Program Manager, supporting the implementation and coordination of our green goals, while helping to drive engagement and meaningful impact across the business.

What You'll Do:

  • Assist in managing our sustainability initiatives, such as:

    • EcoVadis Corrective Action Plans

    • CDP submission preparation

    • Supplier LOCT training engagement

    • Carbon offsetting and emissions reporting

  • Support with internal awareness campaigns (e.g. Earth Day, beach Clean Ups, etc.)

  • Help coordinate sustainability data collection and analysis across departments.

  • Conduct competitor benchmarking and research on sustainability trends.

  • Assist in content development for internal communications, reports, and presentations.

  • Help update and track tickets on our sustainability board (Jira).

  • Gain exposure to global sustainability reporting frameworks and supply chain practices.

What You Have:

  • Currently studying or recently graduated in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related field.
  • A strong interest in climate action, ethical business, and sustainable development.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Comfortable working with spreadsheets, collaborative tools (Google Workspace), and project management platforms (e.g. Jira or Trello).

  • Familiarity with sustainability frameworks like EcoVadis, CDP, GHG Protocol, or Science-Based Targets is advantageous.

  • Experience running student projects, volunteering, or initiatives related to sustainability.

  • Creative flair for crafting engaging presentations and sustainability content.

 

Benefits/Perks for interns:

Impact is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, genetics, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or non-binary or nonconformity and/or status as a trans individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, marital, parental and/or familial status, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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Key Skills
SustainabilityClimate ActionEthical BusinessSustainable DevelopmentCommunicationOrganizationAttention To DetailSpreadsheetsGoogle WorkspaceJiraTrelloEcoVadisCDPGHG ProtocolScience-Based TargetsContent Development
Categories
Environmental & SustainabilityScience & ResearchAdministrative
Benefits
Casual work environmentHybrid work environmentFlexible work hoursTraining & DevelopmentLearning the advanced partnership automation productsCourseraInternet AllowanceFree Affiliate & Partnerships Industry Fundamentals Certification by PXA