New

Environmental Affairs & Sustainability Intern

Gates Corporation
relocation assistance
United States, Colorado, Denver
1144 15th Street (Show on map)
Mar 07, 2026
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you. Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations. Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all? Essential Duties and Responsibilities As part of our global Legal team for the summer, you will work on meaningful projects that advance Gates environmental performance, data transparency, and regulatory compliance. Depending on specific projects, you may interact with Operations, Supply Chain, Product Management, and site-level teams to support programs across our global operations. The focus will be on projects that can be completed with clear deliverables and have opportunities to share findings and analysis with the team. The successful candidate will also have the chance to write an article publishedto the Gates intranet site. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sustainability and environmental affairs within a global industrial company. Projects may include: Sustainability Data Collection & Analysis Collect, validate and organize site-level data on refrigerants Assist in documenting projects in Gates project tracking systems and ensure entries are complete and accurate Use data-driven analysis to identify environmental risks and opportunities and make recommendations to the team Chemical & Materials Compliance Support Coordinate the collection of PFAS-related data to support Gates reporting requirements Review chemical and material information for accuracy and completeness Support documentation and database updates related to chemical reporting Reporting & Disclosure Preparation Conduct research and prepare summaries of key requirements from the GHG Protocol and other emerging EU standards Assist in compiling information for customer and supplier requirements Benchmarking Identify models for internal awards programs supporting adoption of sustainability within the Gates G-T-E-S framework Develop a process to highlight projects from the Gates Green Library and create an outreach plan to drive visibility for global sites Requirements and Preferred Skills Pursuing degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Law, Engineering, Public Policy, Data Analytics, or a related field A basic understanding of environmental or sustainability reporting frameworks and regulatory disclosures is a plus Strong analytical skills with research or project management experience Familiarity with Excel, Power BI, or similar database and data visualization software Curious and quick to learn Clear and accurate written and oral communication skills Energetic self-starter and team player Work at the Denver office in-person without relocation assistance Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship PAY Hourly Rate between $20.00-$25.00 Not eligible for employee benefits 30-40 hours a week WHY GATES? Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow. WORK ENVIRONMENT Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.