Applied Climate Internship Program

Apply business expertise to create real-world impact with paid internship opportunities.

Each summer, we invite UBC Sauder MBA students to participate in a paid internship program focused on tackling some of the most pressing climate and sustainability challenges facing British Columbia and Canada.

Connect with our team to learn more about hosting an intern and shaping the next generation of climate-conscious business leaders.

Reach out to us at climatecentre@sauder.ubc.ca

Opportunities for MBA Students

This is your opportunity to apply your business expertise to create real-world impact. If you are a UBC Sauder MBA student passionate about making a measurable impact, stay tuned for our annual summer internship application process. This is your chance to combine business acumen with purpose-driven work.

Through the program, you will:

Collaborate with industry leaders and innovators to design and implement cutting-edge climate solutions.
Conduct in-depth research and analysis on sustainability issues, gaining hands-on experience with projects that influence business practices.
Develop actionable recommendations that address real-world challenges in sectors such as clean energy, transportation, circular economy, and sustainable finance.
Work under the guidance and supervision of a UBC Sauder faculty member for guidance and mentorship throughout your project.
Present findings to decision-makers and the public, influencing policy and industry practices.
Build a professional network with organizations committed to climate leadership and sustainability.

Opportunities for Organizations

Partner with us to:

Access top-tier talent from UBC Sauder’s MBA program to support your sustainability initiatives.
Collaborate on projects that advance your organization’s climate goals and contribute to broader environmental impact.
Showcase your leadership in climate action by engaging with future business leaders and sharing your expertise.
Work alongside UBC Sauder faculty supervisors, ensuring projects meet high standards of research and strategic insight.

Have a project that could benefit from fresh ideas and student talent?

Partner with us to host an intern and advance your climate initiatives. Non-profit organizations are eligible to receive funding for student salaries.

Reach out to us at climatecentre@sauder.ubc.ca

Past Projects

Project	Student Fellow	Partner Organization	Faculty Supervisor
Decarbonizing the Chemical Industry A collaboration with Methanex, the world’s largest methanol producer, to advance its corporate sustainability and low-carbon transition strategy. The project supported development of key elements of Methanex’s sustainability roadmap and explored levers to accelerate deployment of Canadian low-carbon methanol. Resources: Enabling Low-Carbon Methanol in Canada	Skylar Kylstra MBA Class of 2026	Methanex	Dr. Werner Antweiler
Financing the Clean Economy – Unlocking PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) in BC This project explores how Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing can accelerate building decarbonization and climate-resilience retrofits in British Columbia. It includes financial modelling, stakeholder mapping, and policy analysis to identify pathways for advancing a more sustainable built environment across the province.	Mads Helmuth Lund MBA Class of 2026	AdvantageBC Zero Emissions Innovation Centre (ZEIC)	Dr. Justin Bull
Mapping Pathways into the Clean Economy A project mapping high-potential career pathways for BC’s net-zero workforce. In collaboration with ZEIC’s Sustainable Workforce Coalition, it identifies priority clean economy roles, required skills and credentials, and opportunities to build accessible tools for job-seekers entering climate-aligned careers.	Mahalami Bikkumania MBA Class of 2026	Zero Emissions Innovation Centre (ZEIC)
EV Charging Optimization at UBC This project supported the advancement of UBC’s EV infrastructure strategy through charger utilization analysis and demand forecasting, guiding smart grid optimization and future expansion planning.	Jason Yun MBAN Class of 2026	Rogers Communication and UBC	Dr. Werner Antweiler
Smart Communities Strategy A research initiative in collaboration with the Rogers–UBC Smart Community Testbed focused on building operations data analysis, user journey mapping, and stakeholder engagement to surface operational challenges. The project assessed how Smart Community technologies could enhance efficiency, strengthen maintenance systems, and accelerate progress toward UBC’s sustainability and climate action goals.	Chion Kim MBAN Class of 2026	Rogers Communication and UBC	Dr. Mike Kennedy
Canadian Critical Minerals and Climate Innovation Ecosystem This initiative examines the crucial role of critical minerals in driving the climate economy, particularly in enabling the energy transition through technologies such as electric vehicles, renewable energy infrastructure, and energy storage. Resources: Canada’s Critical Minerals and Climate Innovation Ecosystem Report	Zolzaya Jargalsaikhan MBA Class of 2025
Urban Data Lake/Net Zero Real Estate Atlas Initiative This project focuses on building business intelligence around the real estate industry's energy performance over time and through various interventions. Leveraging UBC’s operational leadership as a real estate owner and operator, we aim to provide actionable insights for real estate owners, developers, and policymakers to meet climate targets. Resources: Electricity Energy Dashboard 2021-2024 Hot Water Energy Dashboard 2021-2024 Water Usage Dashboard 2021-2024 Greenhouse Gas Emissions & Greenhouse Gas Intensity of UBC and Lower Mainland Real Estate 2024	Roger Gu and Namith Mohan MBAN Class of 2025	*The University of British Columbia (UBC Data Analytics and Intelligent Systems Lab)*	Dr. Mike Kennedy
BC Agricultural Producers - Risk Screening Guide This initiative supports BC agricultural producers, including those within the Vancouver Farmers Market network. The focus is helping local food producers and vendors adapt to climate risks such as unpredictable weather patterns and disrupted growing seasons. Resources: Risk Screening Guide for Agricultural Producers	Hitoishi Chakma MBA Class of 2025	Vancouver Farmer's Market
BC Top 100 This project, in partnership with the Zero Emissions Innovation Centre (ZEIC), focuses on evaluating the resilience of the top 100 companies in British Columbia by assessing how they manage and disclose their climate risks.	Hitoishi Chakma MBA Class of 2025	Zero Emissions Innovation Centre	Caren Lombard

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climatecentre@sauder.ubc.ca

Applied Climate Internship Program

Connect with our team to learn more about hosting an intern and shaping the next generation of climate-conscious business leaders.

Opportunities for MBA Students

Opportunities for Organizations

Past Projects

Have a question?

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Get in touch

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