Prada Industrial Sustainability Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 13, 2026
About %s
A confidential Italian luxury manufacturing employer operating within the fashion and leather goods supply chain. The organisation is focused on artisanal production integrated with industrial processes and increasingly prioritises environmental performance and responsible sourcing across its manufacturing footprint.
Confidential luxury employer — Terranuova Bracciolini: Stage Industrial Sustainability internship supporting sustainable manufacturing initiatives.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support measurement and monitoring of environmental performance across production sites (energy, water, waste, emissions).
- Collect, validate and consolidate operational data from factory teams and suppliers for sustainability metrics and reporting.
- Assist in Scope 1, 2 and preliminary Scope 3 GHG accounting and in the preparation of sustainability dashboards and internal reports.
- Contribute to life cycle assessment (LCA) studies and circularity pilots, including data entry and sensitivity analyses.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of environmental management systems (e.g., ISO 14001) and supplier assessments.
- Coordinate with cross‑functional teams (production, quality, procurement) to translate sustainability objectives into operational actions.
- Prepare presentations and briefing materials for project stakeholders and contribute to CSR communications as required.
Qualifications
- Current enrolment in or recent graduation from a degree in Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Sustainable Development, Chemistry, or related discipline.
- Demonstrable academic or project experience in environmental metrics, LCA, carbon accounting or sustainable manufacturing.
- Strong analytical ability with attention to data quality and validation.
- Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare concise technical summaries and slide decks.
- Proactive team player with a practical, solutions‑oriented mindset and willingness to work on factory shop floors.
Skills
Experience
Internship-level role; academic projects or 0–12 months of prior internship experience in sustainability, environmental engineering, or manufacturing environment preferred.
Education
Enrolment in or recent completion of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Sustainable Development, Chemistry, or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Terranuova Bracciolini, Tuscany, Italy, within easy reach of Florence.
Culture
The employer combines traditional Italian craftsmanship with industrial-scale production and places growing emphasis on sustainable practices and continuous improvement. The workplace typically offers close collaboration between production, quality and sustainability teams, providing hands-on exposure to operational challenges and cross‑disciplinary mentorship.
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