Kering Sustainable Sourcing Intern

About Kering

Kering is a global luxury group renowned for nurturing some of the world’s most influential Houses in fashion, leather goods, jewelry, and eyewear, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, and Boucheron. As an employer, Kering offers a distinctive environment where creative excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and long-term sustainability converge. The Group empowers its talents to shape the future of luxury through innovation, craftsmanship, and responsible business practices. With an international culture grounded in diversity, inclusion, and shared ambition, Kering provides meaningful career opportunities for professionals seeking to contribute to exceptional brands while advancing a more sustainable and imaginative luxury industry.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the launch and project management of the first two Water Resilience Labs in Italy and South Africa, ensuring all parties meet scheduled milestones
• Manage project communications, structuring internal updates and collaborating with communications teams on external messaging and institutional affairs
• Develop and finalize project metrics and measurements as the Water Resilience Labs transition from design to implementation phase
• Respond to luxury house sourcing queries by researching and applying Kering Standards, certifications, and supplier profiles
• Contribute to revamping Kering's SBTN (Science-Based Targets for Nature) commitments to ensure measured progress and accountability
• Support the deployment of Regenerative Agriculture for Fashion guidelines to facilitate brand adoption of sustainable materials
• Assist in implementing key biodiversity, animal welfare, and sustainable raw material production projects aligned with team objectives
• Create operational dashboards and tools to facilitate project delivery and cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in sustainable business, environmental science, sustainability, agronomy, or environmental engineering (or related field)
• Strong analytical and project management capabilities
• Excellent proficiency in Excel and data analysis
• High-level fluency in English and French; Italian working knowledge is advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex sustainability concepts clearly
• Prior experience in sustainability, sourcing, or fashion supply chains is a plus

Skills

Experience

Interest in fashion supply chains and demonstrated willingness to develop solutions in the sustainability space. Prior internship or professional experience in sustainability or sourcing is advantageous but not required.

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in sustainable business, environmental science, sustainability, agronomy, environmental engineering, or a related discipline.

Workplace

Culture

Kering fosters a dynamic, purpose-driven culture where creativity, entrepreneurship, and collaboration support the distinct identities of its luxury Houses. As an employer, the Group places strong emphasis on sustainability, diversity, and talent development, encouraging people to innovate responsibly while contributing to the future of modern luxury.

About Cerulean

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