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ESG Intern

CompanyFlexential
LocationAurora
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 17, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Support the advancement of the ESG program and its integration with Enterprise Risk Management. Focus on ESG reporting readiness, peer benchmarking, and conducting physical and transition climate risk assessments.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
822
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Flexential empowers the IT journey of the nation’s most complex businesses by offering tailored hybrid IT solutions delivered via the FlexAnywhere® platform of integrated colocation, cloud, connectivity, data protection, managed and professional services, with three million square feet of data center space in 19 highly connected markets. Our FlexAnywhere® Solutions allow customers to solve their most complex hybrid IT infrastructure requirements, such as reliability and performance, agility and scalability, and interconnection, seamlessly connecting applications and users.
About the Role

Job Description:

We are seeking a results-driven intern to support the advancement of Flexential’s ESG program and its integration with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). This role will focus on enhancing ESG reporting readiness, conducting peer benchmarking, and leading climate risk assessments across both physical and transition risk domains.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct ESG benchmarking and gap analysis
  • Analyze peer disclosures and sustainability programs
  • Support ESG reporting framework preparation
  • Assist in development of physical and transition climate risk assessments
  • Conduct research on regulatory and public policy developments impacting data centers
  • Compile and structure data, documentation, and outputs aligned with ERM practices

Required Skills:

  • Strong analytical and research skills
  • Excel + PowerPoint proficiency
  • Ability to synthesize complex information into structured outputs

Preferred Qualifications:

  • ESG/sustainability coursework or exposure
  • Risk management, finance, or environmental studies background

Learning Outcomes:

  • Exposure to ESG program development in a data center environment
  • Hands-on experience with ERM-integrated climate risk assessments
  • Experience with executive-level benchmarking and reporting

Deliverables:

  • ESG Benchmarking & Gap Assessment Report
  • Physical Climate Risk Assessment Support Package
  • Transition Risk Assessment Support Package

Final Output:

  • Executive-ready presentation summarizing:
  • ESG program gaps
  • Benchmarking insights
  • Climate risk findings

Not meeting every single requirement? No problem! We are looking for candidates who possess unique skills that set them apart from the rest. If you're enthusiastic about this role and believe you have the skills and abilities that would make you successful, don't hesitate to apply today!

Benefits of working at Flexential:  
•    Medical, Telehealth, Dental and Vision  
•    401(k)  
•    Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)  
•    Life and AD&D  
•    Short Term and Long-Term disability  
•    Flex Paid Time Off (PTO)  
•    Leave of Absence  
•    Employee Assistance Program  
•    Wellness Program  
•    Rewards and Recognition Program  

Benefits are subject to change at the Company's discretion.  

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EEOC Statement: Flexential is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Skills
Analytical SkillsResearch SkillsExcelPowerPointESG ReportingBenchmarkingGap AnalysisClimate Risk AssessmentData StructuringRegulatory Research
Categories
Environmental & SustainabilityFinance & AccountingManagement & LeadershipData & Analytics
Benefits
MedicalTelehealthDentalVision401(k)Health Savings Accounts (HSA)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Life and AD&DShort Term DisabilityLong-Term DisabilityFlex Paid Time Off (PTO)Leave of AbsenceEmployee Assistance ProgramWellness ProgramRewards and Recognition Program