Francis Kurkdjian ESG Reporting and Master Data Assistant Intern

About Francis Kurkdjian

Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a Parisian fragrance house founded in 2009 by master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian and Marc Chaya, renowned for translating emotion, craftsmanship and modern French elegance into exceptional scents. As part of the LVMH ecosystem, the Maison offers employees the intimacy of an entrepreneurial creative atelier with the reach and standards of a global luxury leader. Its culture values artistic excellence, precision, client devotion and collaboration across métiers, from creation and retail to communications and operations. For professionals inspired by beauty and innovation, it provides a refined environment where talent contributes to an exacting, poetic vision of contemporary perfumery.

Role & Responsibilities

• Work under the Head of Sustainability Development and closely with the Environmental Performance Manager, collaborating with internal teams including Purchasing, Marketing, Packaging Development, Merchandising, Architecture, Supply Chain, Finance and subsidiaries, as well as external stakeholders such as consulting firms and suppliers.
• Participate in the Colibri CSR engagement committee with CSR ambassadors to promote the Maison’s CSR objectives and communications.
• Collect, process and analyze data on carbon emissions and carbon footprint, water footprint, water diagnostics and FSC audits, biodiversity, and circularity.
• Manage carbon data collection and processing autonomously, in direct coordination with the carbon consultant.
• Support data collection for CSRD non-financial reporting, with a strong data focus, particularly on raw materials.
• Contribute to the Maison’s certification and labeling initiatives, including Ecovadis and Life in Architecture.
• Run life cycle assessment (LCA) simulations to support stakeholders on eco-design and decarbonization projects in response to regulatory requirements.
• Support regulatory compliance and regulatory monitoring.
• Conduct Responsible Purchasing audits by collecting certificates, verifying supplier certifications, carrying out audits and annual reporting against LVMH objectives, and preparing presentations on references, improvement opportunities, logo application and quality in coordination with Marketing and Purchasing.
• Produce analytical deliverables, including monitoring, benchmarking, stakeholder studies and ad hoc analysis findings.
• Present assignments and results to other teams and ensure transparency and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing studies in Sustainability, CSR, energy or carbon transition, eco-design, circular economy or data management at a university, IEP, business school or engineering school.
• Strong interest in data exploration and analysis, with the ability to derive meaningful insights.
• Proactive, with an understanding of how a company operates and the ability to engage with teams and find the required data.
• Adaptable and able to manage work across two managers and different topics.
• Good communication skills, curiosity, transparency and a collaborative mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); Excel proficiency is essential.
• English proficiency for presentations; daily use of English is not required.
• Previous experience in LCA and environmental audits is an advantage.
• Interest in the beauty and luxury sectors and socio-environmental issues.
• English proficiency for presentations.

Skills

Experience

Entry-level; previous experience in LCA and environmental audits is an advantage.

Education

Currently enrolled in a university, IEP, business school or engineering school program focused on Sustainability, CSR, energy or carbon transition, eco-design, circular economy or data management.

Culture

Maison Francis Kurkdjian cultivates a refined, creative workplace where olfactory artistry, precision, and innovation are central to every role. As part of the luxury fragrance world, it offers an environment that values craftsmanship, collaboration, and a deep sensitivity to beauty, detail, and client experience.

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