- Location
- Plan-les-Ouates Geneva Switzerland
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & CSR
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 6, 2026
About Patek Philippe
Patek Philippe S.A. Genève is a prestigious name in the world of luxury timepieces and jewelry, renowned for its commitment to excellence and tradition. As part of the esteemed Swiss watchmaking industry, Patek Philippe is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and customer service, reflecting the values of its parent company.
Patek Philippe seeks a Life Cycle Assessment Intern for a 6-month placement in its CSR department, contributing to product or process LCAs and environmental impact measurement. The placement may be university-accredited or undertaken as a Bachelor’s/Master’s project, with a preferred start in January 2027.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct a life cycle assessment (LCA) of one or more representative company products, using a defined framework.
- Contribute to collecting and validating the data required for the analyses.
- Assess and quantify environmental impacts and their main contributors.
- Develop improvement proposals and communicate findings to support environmental initiatives and eco-design.
- Contribute to modelling an internal procedure for reproducing and comparing LCAs across different products.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Environmental Science or Sustainable Management, or an equivalent qualification.
- Strong interest in environmental topics.
- Knowledge of climate science, environmental impact assessment, carbon footprinting and life cycle assessment (LCA).
- Project management skills.
- Analytical mindset, curiosity and ability to make recommendations.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Good command of English.
- Preferred start date: January 2027.
- A university-accredited internship or a Bachelor’s/Master’s project placement, lasting 6 months.
Skills
Education
Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Environmental Science or Sustainable Management, or an equivalent qualification.
Workplace
This position is based in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, Switzerland, within easy reach of Geneva.
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Culture
Patek Philippe fosters a culture of excellence, tradition, and innovation. The company values its heritage while encouraging continuous learning and collaboration among its team members.
About Cerulean
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