Working Student Corporate Sustainability Intern

Requisition Number: 79055

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Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

​Come break through with us.  

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of life
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

Overview:

The sustainability working student position is part of the corporate global Sustainability Reporting Center of Excellence and extended team, which is responsible for preparing Corning to meet all global sustainability regulatory reporting requirements including but not limited to EUDR, CSRD, and CSDDD as well as ranking and rating through CDP, EcoVadis, RBA and others.  In addition, the corporate sustainability team is also responsible for reducing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Corning and helping to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius through various initiatives and programs in collaboration with our many business units.

Key Responsibilities:

The working student will be engaged in and support various sustainability activities that can include:

• Leading the data collection and analysis effort, as well as engaging with internal subject matter experts and utilizing AI to draft and optimize responses for key sustainability reporting programs.
• Leading sustainability initiatives/activities/education in the Berlin Offices
• Active engagement in Corning Sustainability Network
• Build training / education materials for sustainability professionals
• Support data collection and analysis from our business units and manufacturing sites to generate insights, as well as to support our GHG accounting efforts
• Leading the creation/implementation of tools to visualize and track sustainability progress, customer sustainability requirements, sustainability intel, and other shareholder needs
• Working with our Global Supply Management organization to quantify our suppliers’ GHG emissions and help find ways to reduce the GHG emission in the products and services we purchase.

At the end of the agreement, the working student will have the opportunity to present their work to the sustainability center of excellence team. This role will equip the intern with real-life industrial experiences and challenges that will help them develop further expertise in the area of sustainability.

Program Perks:

• Competitive salaries
• Meaningful projects and project presentations

Working Student Activities:

• Social and networking opportunities
• Community involvement

Education and Experience:

• Pursuing a BS or MS in environmental science, engineering, or related science discipline

Required Skills:

• Self-motivated multidisciplinary team player and eager to learn
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented
• Adaptable, creative and demonstrates good written and oral communication skills
• Strong interest in sustainability, climate, environmental, and social issues
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Be interested in working for Corning Incorporated after graduation, if presented with a full-time job opportunity
• Be willing to work in person at the posted job location

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge/experience in compiling and analyzing data sets
• Knowledge/experience in one of the following: environmental science, critical materials/minerals, glassy materials, energy
• Experience with Python and Power App Data Visualization

Travel Requirements:

No requirements, however, there may be opportunities to see other Corning facilities.

Hours of work / work schedule / flextime:

20 hours per week