Stage - Raw materials & Human Rights Project Lead - Rueil Malmaison - H/F

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Education: Bachelor's Degree
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As the Raw Materials & Human Rights Project Lead, your role involves assessing human rights risks in Schneider Electric's raw materials value chain for 8 prioritized materials as part of the Schneider Sustainability Essential "Social Excellence" program (SSE#12). You will be responsible for proposing responsible sourcing pathways for each material by 2030. Additionally, you will participate in the Group's public reporting on these risks and contribute to the development of training for relevant teams.Responsabilities : The energy and digital transitions required to meet the Paris Agreement are increasingly exerting pressure on mineral supply chains essential for constructing new infrastructures, including Copper, Nickel, Rare Earth, and Lithium. While these minerals are crucial for the transition and can bring development opportunities, the extractive sector poses environmental and human rights risks, as highlighted by the Institute for Human Rights and BusinessAs part of its Sustainability Impact commitments, Schneider Electric has initiated the Social Excellence Program (SSE #12) to develop innovative product social labels. Under this program, Schneider Electric is enhancing its responsible sourcing strategy by identifying, preventing, and mitigating human rights risks and promoting decent working conditions across multiple tiers of a product's supply chain.Within the Group Human Rights team and in collaboration with Global Procurement, Raw Materials, and Strategy teams, you will:

  • Analyze 8 critical raw materials crucial for Schneider Electric
  • Map industries, market structures, and perspectives
  • Provide a comprehensive human rights analysis, including context, risks, opportunities, and impact for Schneider Electric
  • Benchmark peer best practices on responsible materials
  • Identify and benchmark relevant certifications and coalitions
  • Design criteria and methodology to mitigate identified risks in collaboration with internal stakeholders
You will also contribute to Schneider Electric's external corporate sustainability reporting, including the 2024 Group Vigilance plan, the 2024 Human Rights report, and the Modern Slavery Statement, as well as various ESG rating assessments. Additionally, you will contribute to internal Human Rights trainings for Schneider Electric teams and participate in sustainable materials business initiatives and relevant external expert groups.Profile sought :
  • You are a master's student (BAC+4/5) from a business school
  • An orientation towards sustainability, innovation, or social aspects is required.
Expected skills :
  • Autonomy and organizational skills Strong
  • Interest in sustainability in all its aspects, particularly human rights
  • Solid analytical, presentation, and writing skills
  • Ability to engage with others
  • Curiosity, willingness to learn and understand emerging topics
  • Excellent command of English to work in an international context
Additional information : Hierarchical reporting : the position reports hierarchically to the VP of Human RightsLocation : Rueil-Malmaison (Schneider Electric headquarters) Desired start : september 2025 Duration : 6 monthsLet us learn about you! Apply today.You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!€36 billion global revenue+13% organic growth150 000+ employees in 100+ countries#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporationsYou must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices. You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy hereAt Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

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