ESG Intern, ESG Investment Management (May/June - December 2025(

Temasek is a global investment company headquartered in Singapore, with a net portfolio value of S$389 billion (US$288b, €267b, £228b, RMB2.08t) as at 31 March 2024. Marking our unlisted assets to market would provide S$31 billion of value uplift and bring our mark to market net portfolio value to S$420 billion.

Our Purpose “So Every Generation Prospers” guides us to make a difference for today’s and future generations.

Operating on commercial principles, we seek to deliver sustainable returns over the long term.

We have 13 offices in 9 countries around the world: Beijing, Hanoi, Mumbai, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Singapore in Asia; and Brussels, London, Mexico City, New York, Paris, San Francisco, and Washington, DC outside Asia. 

For more information on Temasek, please visit www.temasek.com.sg

For Temasek Review 2024, please visit www.temasekreview.com.sg

For Sustainability Report 2024, please visit www.temasek.com.sg/SR2024

Introduction

The ESG Investment Management (ESG IM) team is a part of the Portfolio Strategy & Risk Group (PSRG) which provides guidance on Temasek’s strategic direction and portfolio objectives. ESG IM partners closely with teams across the Investment Group (IG), the Sustainability Group (SUG) as well as the broader institution to advance ESG as a core engine across Temasek’s global investments and to drive sustainable outcomes that go hand in hand with financial returns. In addition to deepening and expanding ESG integration to both manage risks and drive value creation across the portfolio, the ESG IM team supports portfolio transition to meet Temasek’s climate goals and to expand sustainability investments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed research and analysis on ESG topics in support of ESG due diligence on new investment targets, or to guide internal framework development
• Assess portfolio companies on their climate transition readiness, ESG maturity level and opportunities for ESG value creation in support of engagement of portfolio companies
• Support the analysis of carbon emissions performance and trends for Temasek and our portfolio companies
• Perform research in evolving standards/frameworks/tools on ESG and climate action
• Maintain dashboards, tools and trackers which support team activity
• Assist in the preparation of presentations, research reports and background analysis as needed
  
  

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree
• Prior experience in ESG and sustainability is preferred but not a must
• Passion in ESG and sustainability with a strong willingness to learn
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, data and communication skills
• Demonstrate understanding of the linkages between ESG and a company’s business model and operations.
• Candidates must submit a resume / CV as well as a short statement (one to two paragraphs) describing their interest and motivation in working with the ESG Investment Management team.