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Internship – Sustainability Assistant EMEA

October 15, 2026

The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is a global leader in prestige beauty, bringing together iconic brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care. At ELC, creativity, innovation, and collaboration come together in an international environment where people are encouraged to learn, grow, and make an impact. Joining ELC means becoming part of a passionate community shaping the future of beauty.
Integrated in the Retail Design Development Center EMEA (RDDC EMEA), the Estée Lauder Companies creative department.
The Sustainable intern will support the Corporate Retail & Sustainability Manager in all the RDDC sustainable initiatives.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
1. Communication:
Update the RDDC sustainability guidelines according to global recommendations
Prepare presentations for various stakeholders (regional and global management, RDDC members, ELC EMEA affiliates, suppliers,…)
Cascade the information received from ELC Global team
Organize Peer to peer approach with the other regional teams
Prepare quarterly newsletter
2. Support:
Assist the Corporate Retail & Sustainability Manager on the sustainable projects
Assist the different RDDC members in their sustainable developments
Update the existing sustainable tools available
3. Researches:
Source new sustainable materials and update the existing database
Monitor our competitors sustainable initiatives
4. Reporting:
Regroup and analyze the RDDC sustainable projects
Track KPIs
Report the RDDC improvements and developments to the regional and Global team
Set up all needed tools to encourage sustainable practices in Store design and visual merchandising
Minimum Education Level:
Student in business school or technical discipline. Master’s Degree desirable.
Sustainability training desirable.
Minimum Years and Area of Experience:
Required Language Proficiency:
French, English (mandatory)
Licenses or Certifications:
Additional Job Specifications:
Capability to work in a team environment, very good interpersonal skills
Rigorous, well organized
Sense of aesthetics, attention to detail
Great communication skills and summarization capabilities
Adaptability, agility, open minded
Passionate about sustainability
Pro-active and curious attitude, with an entrepreneurial mindset
PowerPoint, SharePoint proficiency

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