Intern – Associate, Climate Strategy

LeapFrog Investments is hiring an Intern – Associate, Climate Strategy in London. The intern will support climate initiatives by implementing sustainability practices, researching climate trends, and developing a climate action plan. Responsibilities include auditing climate data, collaborating with teams to quantify emissions, and identifying opportunities for improvement. Candidates should have 3-5 years of consulting experience in sustainability, with strong project management skills and a master's degree preferred.
About LeapFrog Investments

LeapFrog Investments is a leading impact investment firm focusing on high-growth markets. Founded in 2007, LeapFrog specializes in investments across healthcare, financial services, and climate solutions sectors. The firm has successfully expanded its reach to 37 countries, providing essential services to over 537 million people. It receives robust backing from global institutional investors and has been recognized by Fortune and the Financial Times for its transformative impact and pioneering work in sustainability and inclusivity. With a distinctive strategy that combines strong financial returns with broad social impact, LeapFrog collaborates with companies that prioritize diversity and sustainability in emerging markets.

About this Role

LeapFrog Investments is seeking a dynamic intern to assist in driving key climate initiatives. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in implementing best practices to meet LeapFrog’s sustainability targets and reduce its carbon footprint. This includes integrating global climate best practices into the firm’s private equity impact strategies. Additionally, the intern will conduct in-depth research into climate trends, decarbonization strategies, and private equity sector developments to ensure comprehensive alignment with industry standards. To support these objectives, the intern will develop a rigorous climate action plan and gather data across LeapFrog’s portfolio to identify high-impact opportunities. The role involves overseeing the collection of financial and operational data to quantify greenhouse gas emissions, establishing a science-based pathway for setting targets.

Responsibilities
• Audit and review climate-related data within portfolio companies.
• Collaborate with Finance and Impact teams to quantify GHG footprint.
• Advance the climate action plan to ensure progress towards objectives.
• Identify value-creation opportunities through benchmarking.

Requirements
• 3-5 years of consulting experience in climate or sustainability fields.
• Expertise in sustainability initiatives, GHG Protocol, and decarbonization.
• Knowledge of climate risk mitigation for private equity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong project management skills.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Benefits
• Opportunity to work on high-impact sustainability projects.
• Collaborate with leading experts in climate strategy.
• Gain experience in investment strategies focused on climate solutions.
• Engage in a globally recognized impact investment firm.
• Develop advanced skills in data-driven investment analysis.

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