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Covage • France • Added on Jul 27, 2026
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As a Sustainability Intern at Covage, you will work closely with the CSR Manager to operationalize the company’s environmental and social strategy. You will take ownership of diverse reporting tasks, from co-drafting the annual sustainability report to coordinating the vital EcoVadis assessment. This is an active support role focusing on data collection and the implementation of internal social initiatives.

This position is essential because Covage is a major infrastructure player in the French telecommunications landscape. By managing the company’s carbon footprint and conducting Lifecycle Assessments (LCA), you help decarbonize the digital backbone of French businesses. Your work directly translates complex infrastructure data into transparent climate action, ensuring that digital connectivity grows responsibly without compromising environmental targets.

This suits someone who is pursuing a Master’s degree in Sustainability, possesses strong Excel skills, and enjoys high-level coordination. It is an ideal first step for an analytical communicator ready to tackle the technical challenges of the telecoms industry.

Job FAQs

What are the main missions and responsibilities of this role?

The primary focus of this role is to support the CSR Manager in the practical rollout of the company's sustainability strategy. You will be responsible for aggregating data and co-drafting the annual CSR report, ensuring that the company's progress is transparently communicated to stakeholders. Beyond reporting, you will organize and monitor the EcoVadis certification process, which is a critical benchmark for the company’s ESG performance. You will also manage internal surveys, such as the sustainable mobility inquiry, and contribute to technical environmental assessments including carbon footprints (GES) and Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) for infrastructure components.

Key learning opportunities for this job

This internship offers deep exposure to the professional tools used in corporate sustainability. You will gain hands-on experience with the Bilan GES methodology and Life Cycle Assessments, which are highly sought-after technical skills in the current job market. This is an invitation to master the rigor required for high-level ESG reporting. You will also learn the complexities of the EcoVadis framework and how an infrastructure company manages its environmental impact across a vast network. Expect to develop your project management skills as you coordinate across different departments to gather data and implement internal sustainability initiatives.

How does the ideal candidate look like (experience, skills)?

The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in a Master’s degree (Bac+5) specializing in CSR or Sustainable Development. You should have a foundational understanding of ESG reporting standards and a strong analytical mindset to handle data-heavy tasks such as carbon accounting. Technically, you must be proficient in Excel (specifically Pivot Tables) and PowerPoint to transform raw data into clear, impactful presentations. Success in this role requires a blend of rigorous attention to detail, strong writing skills in French, and the interpersonal ease necessary to work in a transversal environment with various internal teams.

Advice to stand out and make a successful application

To stand out, demonstrate an interest in the environmental impact of digital technology and infrastructure. Since Covage is an infrastructure operator, showing that you understand the tension between digital expansion and carbon reduction will prove you have researched the industry. Highlight any previous experience with data management or reporting. Your ability to show rigur and an analytical approach during the interview will be key, as the company emphasizes performance and excellence. Be prepared to discuss how you would organize a group of stakeholders to collect data for a reporting deadline.

What aspects of the company's sustainability is this role likely to focus on?

The role bridges the gap between operational environmental impact and corporate governance. A significant part of your work will focus on the company's climate strategy through carbon footprinting and evaluating the lifecycle of fiber optic equipment. There is also a strong social and internal engagement angle. By managing the sustainable mobility survey, you will be directly involved in improving the company's social performance and encouraging eco-friendly habits among the 400+ employees as part of the broader human resources and CSR transformation.

What are the main challenges someone in this role might face?

One of the main challenges is the transversal nature of the role. You will need to solicit information from various departments that may have competing priorities, requiring persistence and diplomatic communication to meet reporting deadlines. Additionally, mastering the technical nuances of Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) for telecommunications infrastructure can be complex. You will need to quickly get up to speed on industry-specific metrics and ensure that the data collected is accurate enough for official certifications like EcoVadis.

How could a typical day look like for someone in this position?

A typical day might begin with a progress meeting with the CSR Manager to review the roadmap for the annual report. You might spend the morning analyzing response data from the internal mobility survey or updating the carbon footprint spreadsheet with new energy consumption figures. In the afternoon, you might shift to stakeholder outreach, following up with the purchasing or technical departments to gather documentation for the EcoVadis assessment. The day often concludes with synthesizing these findings into a concise internal update or working on a PowerPoint presentation for the group’s sustainability steering committee.

What are the opportunities for professional growth and development in this role?

As an intern in a growing telecommunications firm, you are positioned at the heart of a strategic transformation. Successful completion of this internship provides a strong launchpad for roles such as ESG Analyst or Sustainability Consultant, particularly in the tech or infrastructure sectors. While this is a 6-month contract, the high level of responsibility given—handling carbon footprints and EcoVadis evaluations—means you will leave with a portfolio of concrete achievements that are highly valued by large corporate ESG departments and sustainability consultancies.

The main stakeholders you might be interacting with

Your closest collaborator will be the CSR Manager, who will provide guidance and mentorship. However, because CSR is integrated across the business, you will frequently interact with the Human Resources team for social reporting and mobility initiatives. You will also engage with department heads across the organization to collect technical data for environmental reporting. Externally, you may interact with consultants or platform representatives during the EcoVadis certification process, acting as a key point of contact for the company’s sustainability documentation.

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