Sustainability Intern

Underwriters Laboratories is seeking a Sustainability Intern for its Evanston, IL office. The role involves conducting research on sustainability practices, supporting sustainability reporting, assisting in program development, and collaborating on corporate social responsibility efforts. It offers hands-on experience in environmental and social responsibility within a dynamic team. Ideal for individuals pursuing a career in sustainability, this internship emphasizes collaboration, integrity, and growth.
Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sustainability Intern at UL Research Institutes, based in our Evanston, Illinois, office.

UL Research Institutes is looking for a highly motivated and proactive individual to join our dynamic Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) team as a Sustainability Intern. As the intern, you will gain hands-on experience and exposure in environmental and social responsibility efforts, helping to drive meaningful change within our organization.

This role is based in our headquarters in Evanston office and is a great opportunity for someone interested in pursuing a career in sustainability.

UL Research Institutes:

At UL Research Institutes (ULRI), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

What you’ll learn and achieve:

As the Sustainability Intern, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:
• Conduct research on sustainability best practices, industry trends, and emerging regulations.
• Support sustainability reporting by collecting and analyzing environmental and social impact data.
• Assist in the development and execution of sustainability programs and initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts.
• Help create communication materials to promote sustainability awareness among employees and stakeholders.
• Participate in sustainability-related meetings, workshops, and events.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll experience working at UL Research Institutes: We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.
• People: Our people make us special. You’ll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today’s global challenges require.
• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here. We see what’s on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You’ll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.
• Grow and achieve: We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.
• Values. Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster the partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.

What makes you a great fit:

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:
• Positive and collaborative, strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others across the organization.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly learn new tools.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Office 365 and able to learn new software applications.
• Strong technical aptitude and a genuine passion for sustainability and environmental stewardship.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to take direction and show initiative but also work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree in in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field.
• Available to work full-time during the internship period.

About UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being.

Our affiliate, UL Solutions, stands alongside us in working for a safer and more sustainable world. UL Solutions conducts testing, verification and certification, and provides training and advisory services, along with data-driven reporting and decision-making tools, for customers around the world.

To learn more, visit our websites UL.org and ULSE.org.

Salary Range:

Pay Type:
Hourly