Hermès Sustainability Apprentice (Climate & Circular Economy)
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- Mar 27, 2026
About Hermès
Hermès International is a storied French luxury house renowned for artisanal craftsmanship across leather goods, silk, ready-to-wear, and accessories. The company combines long-term family stewardship with a global retail and manufacturing footprint and places increasing strategic emphasis on responsible sourcing, environmental performance and social accountability.
Hermès — Sustainability Apprentice in Paris: 12‑month alternance supporting climate transition and circular economy projects in the Group Sustainable Development team.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support operational deployment of the Group’s climate transition plan: monitor implementation across métiers and subsidiaries, prepare and participate in internal decarbonization follow-up committees, and contribute to adaptation analyses, awareness-raising and pilot projects.
- Contribute to structuring the Group circular economy roadmap: assist in drafting the master plan, consolidate inputs from business units, perform benchmarking and methodological studies, and track progress.
- Support non-financial reporting and external communications on Climate and Circular Economy: prepare sections of the sustainability report and contribute to responses for rating agencies and sector surveys.
- Participate in governance and network activities: contribute to internal and thematic committees, support the Sustainable Development Conference with Retail subsidiaries, and help animate the Group network of sustainability ambassadors.
- Perform quantitative data collection and analysis, prepare documentation and presentations, and coordinate across multiple projects and stakeholders under the supervision of a project manager and the deputy director.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a higher-education programme (Bachelor’s/Master’s) in sustainability, environmental science, engineering, CSR, or equivalent, eligible for an apprenticeship/alternance contract.
- Solid knowledge of CSR/sustainability principles, with the ability to consider human, technical, financial and communication dimensions of projects.
- Excellent written and spoken French and English.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and capacity to manipulate quantitative data with rigour.
- Strong organisational skills, autonomy, attention to detail, ability to synthesize information and manage multiple concurrent tasks; excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Skills
Experience
No prior professional experience required; beginners accepted. Prior experience or involvement in cross‑functional sustainability or project management work is an advantage.
Education
Enrolled in a relevant higher-education programme (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in sustainability, environmental science, engineering, CSR or related field; eligible for a 12‑month apprenticeship/alternance.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Hermès fosters a culture of craftsmanship, meticulous quality and long-term thinking, combining creative autonomy with respect for artisans and product integrity. The organisation values cross-disciplinary collaboration, discretion and a principled approach to sustainability and inclusion.
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