Internship - Group Decarbonization Project Officer

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

YOUR ROLE

Within the R&D and Energy Transition Department, you will join the Group Decarbonization team, responsible for implementing and coordinating CMA CGM Group's decarbonization strategy.

You will support the team in implementing and monitoring the Group's decarbonization roadmap, contributing to research, analysis and projects addressing key climate challenges.

Your role will focus on carbon emissions measurement and reporting, the implementation of decarbonization initiatives, and supporting operational teams in their energy transition.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• You will contribute to the preparation of the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) report, including emissions and energy consumption data collection and analysis, energy transition governance, report drafting, industry benchmarking across maritime and logistics sectors, and the development of action plans to improve the Group's CDP score
• You will support carbon performance management by contributing to the development and improvement of CO₂ reporting tools, ensuring reliable environmental data and monitoring progress against decarbonization targets
• You will analyze key decarbonization trends and levers across the maritime and logistics sectors, with a particular focus on asset decarbonization, operational efficiency and the energy transition
• You will contribute to the Group's Scope 3 strategy, supporting a dedicated task force focused on reducing indirect emissions, particularly those associated with vessel and container construction, through life cycle assessments (LCAs)
• You will help develop and implement decarbonization action plans with suppliers, engaging key stakeholders and supporting the development of lower-carbon commercial solutions

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• You are currently pursuing a Master's degree in Business or Engineering, ideally with a specialization in Energy, Climate or Environmental Studies
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken, and demonstrate excellent writing and communication skills
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office tools and comfortable working with data, conducting analyses and preparing reports
• You are autonomous, proactive and demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail and a collaborative mindset
• Your analytical skills, initiative and ability to work effectively as part of a team will enable you to succeed in this role

JOB ENVIRONMENT 

• Location: Marseille, France (13)
• Internship duration: 6 months
• Travel: No
• Accessibility: Accessible by public transport 

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