Chanel Industrial Decarbonization Coordinator (Alternance)
- Location
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 30, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an iconic French haute couture house renowned for its couture, ready‑to‑wear, leather goods, fragrances and cosmetics. As a privately held maison with global reach, Chanel blends artisanal savoir‑faire with rigorous product and brand stewardship. The company places growing strategic emphasis on environmental performance and supply‑chain resilience while preserving its tradition of excellence.
Chanel — Paris: Alternance Industrial Decarbonization Coordinator (Fashion) starting Sept 2026. Work‑study role supporting emissions reduction in industrial operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the coordination and implementation of industrial decarbonization initiatives across the Fashion supply chain, including owned facilities and manufacturing partners.
- Collect, validate and consolidate activity data from suppliers and factories to feed carbon accounting and reporting processes.
- Contribute to life‑cycle assessment (LCA) studies and scenario modelling to identify reduction levers and abatement opportunities.
- Help design and monitor KPIs, dashboards and progress trackers for emissions reduction projects and supplier engagement programs.
- Prepare technical summaries, presentations and progress reports for cross‑functional stakeholders (supply chain, production, procurement, sustainability).
- Facilitate communications with external partners, technical consultants and internal teams to ensure project milestones are met.
- Maintain awareness of regulatory changes and industry best practices related to GHG accounting, decarbonization technologies and sustainable manufacturing.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a higher‑education programme (Master’s level preferred) in sustainability, environmental engineering, industrial engineering, supply‑chain management or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical aptitude with experience in data collection, processing and reporting.
- Familiarity with GHG accounting principles, life‑cycle assessment methodology and carbon footprinting concepts.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to synthesise technical information for non‑technical stakeholders.
- Comfortable working in cross‑functional, multicultural teams and managing multiple concurrent tasks.
Skills
Experience
Previous internships or project experience (6–18 months cumulative) in sustainability, industrial decarbonization, LCA or supply‑chain improvement projects is strongly preferred. Experience interacting with suppliers or manufacturing operations is an advantage.
Education
Currently enrolled in a Master’s programme (MSc/Master) in Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a closely related field.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Chanel combines creative excellence and strict craftsmanship standards with a discreet, highly professional workplace culture. The environment values long‑term thinking, attention to detail and collaborative problem‑solving, with increasing focus on integrating sustainability into product and operational decisions.
About Cerulean
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