Job Title: ESG Researcher
Location: Hybrid
Reports To: Co-Founder
Company Description
NixOut empowers businesses in the food and retail sectors with sustainable packaging solutions derived from natural materials like plant leaves, banana fibre, bamboo, jute, and more. With a mission to reduce plastic waste and promote environmentally friendly growth, NixOut supports Startups, SMEs, and established brands in transitioning to zero-waste practices. Combining expertise in ethical sourcing and innovative design, NixOut provides custom-tailored packaging solutions that align with UK regulations and consumer sustainability demands. By offering a comprehensive range of products, from compostable containers to home-compostable bags, NixOut aims to create a greener future for both businesses and the planet
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated ESG Intern to help shape the core sustainability knowledge base for our product. You will research ESG frameworks, standards, and metrics, and help translate them into data models. This is a hands-on role perfect for someone passionate about sustainability and emerging tech.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and summarise key ESG frameworks and emerging regulations worldwide (Especially Europe).
- Analyse industry specific ESG metrics (including carbon emissions, supply-chain labour practices, diversity reporting).
- Assist in mapping ESG data points product structures (That includes how to tokenise or verify carbon credits, traceability in supply chains).
- Conduct competitor and market research on ESG reporting and sustainability projects.
- Help create content such as reports, blog posts, whitepaper sections, or pitch deck slides on ESG topics.
- Support data collection and basic analysis (which is reviewing company sustainability reports, extracting key metrics).
- Collaborate with the founder on integrating ESG insights into product roadmap.
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing Master's degree or completed a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability Studies, Business Administration, Economics, Law, or related fields.
- Strong interest in ESG/Sustainability (prior coursework, projects, or personal initiatives are a big plus).
- Basic understanding of ESG concepts (you don't need to be an expert).
Essential Skills
- Excellent research and analytical skills (able to read dense reports and extract key insights).
- Strong written English (for reports and documentation).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Docs, Excel, Sheets, & PowerPoint).
- Attention to detail and ability to organise information clearly.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work directly with the Founder on core business decisions.
- Exposure to UK-focused international sourcing and B2B.
- Hands-on experience in building a sustainable sourcing ecosystem from the ground up.
- Performance-based growth, long-term role expansion.
