Request for Proposal ListingsESG & Sustainability Consulting Fellowship (Summer 2026)
ESG & Sustainability Consulting Fellowship (Summer 2026)
The Colin Powell School for Civic & Global Leadership at The City College of New York
ESG & Sustainability Consulting Fellowship (Summer 2026)
06/22/2026 to 07/24/2026
Admin @ CCNYCollaboration Overview
About Students
Students participating in this fellowship are undergraduate students from the Colin Powell School of Civic and Global Leadership at The City College of New York (CUNY) who are studying sustainability, business, economics, policy, or related fields.
They may be enrolled in the AccountAbility S-Lab Fellowship, an interdisciplinary program focused on ESG frameworks, corporate sustainability, and responsible business practices.
Through this fellowship, students engage with coursework, mentorship, and professional training that develops foundational knowledge in:
Through this fellowship, students engage with coursework, mentorship, and professional training that develops foundational knowledge in:
- ESG principles and sustainability standards
- Environmental and social risk analysis
- Corporate governance and stakeholder accountability
- Financial market implications of ESG practices
- Data-driven sustainability reporting and metrics
The applied consulting component enables students to translate this academic knowledge into real-world practice by working with organizations to analyze sustainability challenges, evaluate ESG performance, and develop strategic recommendations.
Students participating in the fellowship are highly motivated and eager to gain professional experience in ESG consulting, sustainability strategy, and corporate responsibility.
Students participating in the fellowship are highly motivated and eager to gain professional experience in ESG consulting, sustainability strategy, and corporate responsibility.
About Program Goals
The applied ESG consulting experience aims to help students:
- Apply ESG frameworks and sustainability principles to real-world organizational challenges
- Analyze environmental, social, and governance performance metrics using real data
- Develop strategic recommendations that improve sustainability performance or reporting
- Conduct stakeholder and impact analysis related to ESG initiatives
- Understand regulatory trends, investor expectations, and corporate ESG responsibilities
- Collaborate effectively in consulting-style project teams
- Communicate findings through professional reports and presentations
Students will complete the program with a deeper understanding of how ESG considerations influence corporate decision-making, financial performance, and long-term value creation.
About the Collaboration Format
The ESG & Sustainability Consulting Fellowship is an applied-learning program designed to give students hands-on experience working on real sustainability and ESG challenges faced by organizations.
Delivered in partnership with the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership at The City College of New York (CUNY), this program complements the existing AccountAbility S-Lab Fellowship by introducing a real-world consulting component where students collaborate directly with organizations working on ESG, sustainability, or corporate responsibility initiatives.
Through this experience, students work in small consulting teams to investigate and address ESG-related business challenges such as sustainability reporting, ESG data analysis, stakeholder engagement strategies, climate risk assessment, social impact measurement, or ESG strategy development.
Industry partners serve as project sponsors, providing a real-world problem or initiative related to sustainability or corporate responsibility. Students then conduct research, analyze ESG frameworks and metrics, develop strategic insights, and present recommendations that can help organizations improve their ESG performance or sustainability strategy.
Projects may focus on areas such as:
- ESG reporting and sustainability disclosures
- Corporate sustainability strategy development
- ESG data analysis and performance metrics
- Social impact and stakeholder engagement strategies
- Climate risk and environmental performance analysis
- ESG benchmarking and competitive landscape research
- Sustainability program design or evaluation
This applied consulting experience is designed to function as an internship-like professional engagement, providing students with practical experience that mirrors the type of work conducted by ESG consultants, corporate sustainability teams, and impact-focused organizations.
Students deliver professional-quality outputs including research briefs, ESG analysis frameworks, strategic recommendations, and presentations to industry stakeholders.
CapSource coordinates the sourcing of organizations, the structuring of projects, and the collaboration environment so that faculty can focus on guiding student learning and evaluating outcomes.
Benefits for Industry Partners
Participating organizations gain access to a small team of motivated students who can provide research, analysis, and strategic insights related to ESG and sustainability initiatives.
Industry partners benefit through:
Applied ESG Research: Student teams conduct structured research and analysis to support sustainability initiatives, ESG reporting efforts, or corporate responsibility strategies.
Strategic Insights: Students provide fresh perspectives on ESG challenges, benchmarking practices, and emerging sustainability trends.
Support for ESG Initiatives: Organizations receive analysis that can help inform sustainability strategy, stakeholder engagement, or ESG performance evaluation.
Talent Pipeline: Partners gain early exposure to students interested in careers in sustainability, ESG consulting, and corporate responsibility.
Minimal Time Commitment: Projects typically require only 1 hour per week of engagement from the industry partner while faculty and CapSource coordinate the program structure.
Professional Deliverables: Students produce outputs such as...
- ESG research reports
- Sustainability strategy recommendations
- ESG benchmarking analysis
- Stakeholder engagement frameworks
- Final presentations summarizing findings and insights
Program Details
Students Include: Bachelor Degree
Students Enrolled: Students Enrolled
Program Duration: 4 weeks
Program Launch Date: 06/22/26
Program End Date: 07/24/26
Student Commitment: 8-13 Hours hrs/week
Course Format: Esg & Sustainability Consulting Fellowship, Multiple Projects Multiple Teams
Modality: Fully Remote
# of Projects: 3
View All Program DetailsProject Requirements
| Industry Partner Requirements | |
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| Project Topics | Corporate Social Responsibility Growth Strategy International Affairs Marketing Operations Organizational Culture PR & Communications Product Design & Development Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research, Analysis, Evaluation Sales & Business Development Sustainability & ESG Training & Development |
| Location Preferences |
Located Anywhere |
| Compensation |
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| Sponsorship |
Sponsorship Requested (Optional):Pre-Revenue Startup an exact contribution amount of $500.0 Growth Startup an exact contribution amount of $500.0 Small to Medium Business an exact contribution amount of $500.0 Large Enterprise an exact contribution amount of $500.0 Government Organization an exact contribution amount of $500.0 Non-Profit an exact contribution amount of $500.0 |
| Other Requirements | Participating organizations should:
Projects should be appropriate for an 8-week consulting-style engagement conducted by a small student team.
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| Project Management Time Commitment | 1 Hour per week |
| Interested Industries | Agriculture & Farming Biotech & Pharmaceuticals Consulting & Professional Services Consumer Products & Services Energy & Utilities Fashion & Apparel Health Care & Life Sciences Manufacturing & Industrial Non-Profit & Social Impact Restaurants, Hospitality & Food Service Software, AI & Data Sustainability & Climate Transportation & Logistics |
Skills & Expertise
Business Communication Competitive Benchmarking Corporate Sustainability Strategy Data Visualization Economic Impact Analysis ESG Data Analysis ESG Reporting Frameworks (GRI ESG Research Financial Analysis Impact Measurement Market Research Policy Research Presentation Design Professional Consulting Skills Research Writing SASB Stakeholder Analysis Strategic Planning Sustainability Metrics Analysis Sustainability Reporting TCFD)| Key Program Dates | Due Date |
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Request for Proposal published
Collaboration request published. Industry Partners may express interest in participating.
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Mar 05 2026, 05:05 PM UTC |
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Interview
Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.
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Mar 13 2026, 05:05 PM UTC |
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Finalize Project Charter
Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.
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May 14 2026, 05:05 PM UTC |
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Proposal Application Deadline
Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.
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Jun 05 2026, 05:05 PM UTC |
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Official Program Launch
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project.
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Jun 22 2026 |
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Official Program End
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project.
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Jul 24 2026 |
* We’ve got some inspirational project ideas below! These are related project topics that you can mix and match the components for the best cross-functional project experience possible.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Growth Strategy
International Affairs
Marketing
Operations
Organizational Culture
PR & Communications
Product Design & Development
Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis
Research, Analysis, Evaluation
Sales & Business Development
Sustainability & ESG
Training & Development
| Program Overview | ||
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| Program Title | ESG & Sustainability Consulting Fellowship (Summer 2026) | |
| Organization | The Colin Powell School for Civic & Global Leadership at The City College of New York | |
| # of Students Enrolled |
13
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| # of Projects Running |
6 Project/s Added (of 3 Projects Expected)
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Program Timeline Project Duration |
Start Date: 06/22/26 End Date: 07/24/26 1 month |
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| Collaboration Overview | ||
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| About Students |
Students participating in this fellowship are undergraduate students from the Colin Powell School of Civic and Global Leadership at The City College of New York (CUNY) who are studying sustainability, business, economics, policy, or related fields. They may be enrolled in the AccountAbility S-Lab Fellowship, an interdisciplinary program focused on ESG frameworks, corporate sustainability, and responsible business practices. Through this fellowship, students engage with coursework, mentorship, and professional training that develops foundational knowledge in:
The applied consulting component enables students to translate this academic knowledge into real-world practice by working with organizations to analyze sustainability challenges, evaluate ESG performance, and develop strategic recommendations.
Students participating in the fellowship are highly motivated and eager to gain professional experience in ESG consulting, sustainability strategy, and corporate responsibility. Student Level: Bachelor Degree Student Time Commitment: Part Time Team Structure: 4 - 6 |
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| Program Goals | The applied ESG consulting experience aims to help students:
Students will complete the program with a deeper understanding of how ESG considerations influence corporate decision-making, financial performance, and long-term value creation.
|
|
| Format Structure |
Multiple Projects Multiple Teams |
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| Format Title | Esg & Sustainability Consulting Fellowship | |
| Format Description | The ESG & Sustainability Consulting Fellowship is an applied-learning program designed to give students hands-on experience working on real sustainability and ESG challenges faced by organizations. Delivered in partnership with the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership at The City College of New York (CUNY), this program complements the existing AccountAbility S-Lab Fellowship by introducing a real-world consulting component where students collaborate directly with organizations working on ESG, sustainability, or corporate responsibility initiatives. Through this experience, students work in small consulting teams to investigate and address ESG-related business challenges such as sustainability reporting, ESG data analysis, stakeholder engagement strategies, climate risk assessment, social impact measurement, or ESG strategy development. Industry partners serve as project sponsors, providing a real-world problem or initiative related to sustainability or corporate responsibility. Students then conduct research, analyze ESG frameworks and metrics, develop strategic insights, and present recommendations that can help organizations improve their ESG performance or sustainability strategy. Projects may focus on areas such as:
This applied consulting experience is designed to function as an internship-like professional engagement, providing students with practical experience that mirrors the type of work conducted by ESG consultants, corporate sustainability teams, and impact-focused organizations. Students deliver professional-quality outputs including research briefs, ESG analysis frameworks, strategic recommendations, and presentations to industry stakeholders. CapSource coordinates the sourcing of organizations, the structuring of projects, and the collaboration environment so that faculty can focus on guiding student learning and evaluating outcomes. |
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| Benefits For Industry Partners | Participating organizations gain access to a small team of motivated students who can provide research, analysis, and strategic insights related to ESG and sustainability initiatives.
Industry partners benefit through:
Applied ESG Research: Student teams conduct structured research and analysis to support sustainability initiatives, ESG reporting efforts, or corporate responsibility strategies.
Strategic Insights: Students provide fresh perspectives on ESG challenges, benchmarking practices, and emerging sustainability trends.
Support for ESG Initiatives: Organizations receive analysis that can help inform sustainability strategy, stakeholder engagement, or ESG performance evaluation.
Talent Pipeline: Partners gain early exposure to students interested in careers in sustainability, ESG consulting, and corporate responsibility.
Minimal Time Commitment: Projects typically require only 1 hour per week of engagement from the industry partner while faculty and CapSource coordinate the program structure.
Professional Deliverables: Students produce outputs such as...
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| Project Modality | Fully Remote | |
| Industry Partner Requirements to Participate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Project Topics | Corporate Social Responsibility Growth Strategy International Affairs Marketing Operations Organizational Culture PR & Communications Product Design & Development Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research, Analysis, Evaluation Sales & Business Development Sustainability & ESG Training & Development | |
| Target Industries | Agriculture & Farming Biotech & Pharmaceuticals Consulting & Professional Services Consumer Products & Services Energy & Utilities Fashion & Apparel Health Care & Life Sciences Manufacturing & Industrial Non-Profit & Social Impact Restaurants, Hospitality & Food Service Software, AI & Data Sustainability & Climate Transportation & Logistics | |
| Skills & Expertise | Business Communication Competitive Benchmarking Corporate Sustainability Strategy Data Visualization Economic Impact Analysis ESG Data Analysis ESG Reporting Frameworks (GRI ESG Research Financial Analysis Impact Measurement Market Research Policy Research Presentation Design Professional Consulting Skills Research Writing SASB Stakeholder Analysis Strategic Planning Sustainability Metrics Analysis Sustainability Reporting TCFD) | |
| Location Information & Preferences |
10031 Located Anywhere Organizations from anywhere may participate. Projects are designed to be completed remotely. Organizations located in the New York City region may optionally host in-person meetings, site visits, or networking opportunities if deisred and mutually convenient.
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| Sponsorship |
Sponsorship Requested (Optional):Pre-Revenue Startup an exact contribution amount of $500.0 Growth Startup an exact contribution amount of $500.0 Small to Medium Business an exact contribution amount of $500.0 Large Enterprise an exact contribution amount of $500.0 Government Organization an exact contribution amount of $500.0 Non-Profit an exact contribution amount of $500.0 |
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| Compensation |
No Compensation Required |
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| Other Requirements | Participating organizations should:
Projects should be appropriate for an 8-week consulting-style engagement conducted by a small student team.
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| Expected Time Commitment For Project Managers | 1 Hour per week | |
| Key Program Dates | Due Date |
|---|---|
|
Request for Proposal published
Collaboration request published. Industry Partners may express interest in participating.
|
Mar 05 2026, 05:05 PM UTC |
|
Interview
Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.
|
Mar 13 2026, 05:05 PM UTC |
|
Finalize Project Charter
Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.
|
May 14 2026, 05:05 PM UTC |
|
Proposal Application Deadline
Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.
|
Jun 05 2026, 05:05 PM UTC |
|
Official Program Launch
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project.
|
Jun 22 2026 |
|
Official Program End
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project.
|
Jul 24 2026 |
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