Sustainability & Circularity Compliance Internship

Overview

Based in Berlin, Germany, this full-time internship starting September 2026 for 6 months involves working as part of Tesla's global sustainability team. The intern will support efforts in sustainability management, battery recycling, compliance, and reporting across multiple locations including Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels, London, and the US.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate Tesla’s responses to ESG questionnaires for corporate and external clients as well as rating agencies by collaborating with Tesla’s Sales and various teams, developing training materials, and streamlining ESG data request processes.
• Maintain and update Tesla’s centralized legal tracker to accurately capture ESG reporting requirements and obligations affecting Tesla’s entities.
• Contribute to Tesla’s readiness for CSRD and EU taxonomy by performing gap analyses, engaging internal stakeholders, and collecting relevant data.
• Support the EMEA Battery Recycling Program through monthly scoreboard updates, monitoring service-level performance, liaising with program stakeholders, and aiding tendering activities.
• Assist the EMEA End-of-Life Vehicles and Battery Take-Back Program by engaging local ELV and recycling partners and coordinating data collection.
• Perform various ad hoc administrative duties as required.

Candidate Profile

• Currently pursuing a degree in public policy, sustainability, environmental management, communications, finance, or business.
• Prior experience or coursework related to sustainability, environmental impact, or battery recycling; understanding of corporate sustainability and regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with sustainability concepts and frameworks, particularly environmental/climate impact and ESG reporting.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities to handle multiple deadlines efficiently in a dynamic setting.
• Proficiency and responsible use of AI tools and agents to assist with research and automation.
• Data management and analytical skills capable of processing and analyzing Excel datasets for compliance.
• Excellent English communication skills adaptable to various formats including dashboards, training sessions, and reports.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders across multiple time zones.
• Discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.