Sustainability Intern (Climate Tech)

Company: Reclimate Sdn. Bhd.

Location: Kuala Lumpur (Remote-first, in-person as required)

Duration: Minimum 4–6 months

Contract Type: Internship

About Us

Reclimate is a climate-tech venture focused on advancing carbon removal solutions. We work with partners across Malaysia and the Global South to develop high-impact carbon projects that support climate resilience, improve rural livelihoods, and encourage responsible land and waste management.

Why Intern with Us at Reclimate?

• Real-World Impact, No Fluff: You won’t just be archiving files or making coffee. You will be working directly on active, high-impact carbon removal projects that create real socioeconomic impact for communities across Asia.
• True Startup Agility: We move fast, experiment constantly, and value good ideas over hierarchy. Your voice will be heard, and your work will directly shape our project operations from day one.
• Join a Remote-First Global Team: Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while having opportunities to participate in meaningful, in-person sustainability events and project activities in KL.
• Front-Row Seat to Climate-Tech: The global carbon market is booming. Working with us gives you a rare, early-career look into how carbon removal technologies and carbon credits actually function on the ground.

Role Overview

We are looking for a passionate Sustainability & Operations Intern to join our growing team!

This role is ideal for analytical, detail-oriented individuals with a STEM or sustainability background who want to assist with the hands-on operations, research, and data driving our carbon removal projects. You will work closely with our core team, get hands-on exposure to active climate initiatives, and help shape how sustainability work is executed in a fast-growing climate-tech startup.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Operations: Assist with day-to-day operations, tracking, and coordination for our current projects and initiatives.
• Research & Insights: Conduct research and analyze data related to sustainability topics, carbon removal technologies (such as biochar), industry trends, and project developments.
• Administrative & Data Support: Help prepare operational presentations, technical reports, and data materials for partners, clients, and internal team use.

What You Will Learn

• How carbon removal projects operate on the ground and meet carbon market standards.
• Practical experience in hands-on sustainability project management and operational logistics.
• Deep technical exposure to biochar, carbon markets, and environmental impact measurement.
• How cross-functional coordination works inside an agile climate startup.

Requirements & Mindset

• Background: Current university student in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Agrotechnology, or related technical/scientific disciplines.
• Passion: Strong interest in climate-tech, carbon markets, and real-world environmental impact.
• Skills: Analytical, sharp attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Tools: Familiarity with Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides) and basic data handling tools.
• Mindset: Curious, proactive, highly organized, and comfortable working independently in a remote-first setting.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a short paragraph explaining your interest in this role (along with any relevant project or research samples) to [email protected].