Project Study | Hubert Burda Media | Coding Climate StrategyBeta

ABOUT US Hubert Burda Media is one of the largest media and tech companies in Europe – with a portfolio ranging from iconic magazines to digital platforms. Our brands include, among others: § FOCUS – quality journalism with a clear perspective on politics, business, and society § ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, Bunte, InStyle – strong brands in fashion, lifestyle, and culture § CHIP – tech magazine and digital platform focused on consumer electronics § Digital companies such as HolidayCheck, Xing, kununu and Nebenan.de With over 500 brands worldwide, Burda is far more than a “traditional publisher” – we are a familyowned tech & media company that is continuously transforming and developing digital business models, always with a focus on our end customers. The Corporate Sustainability department reports directly to the management board and drives the strategic development of the company towards decarbonization, ESG integration, and sustainable transformation – data-driven, interdisciplinary, and closely linked to business reality. PROJECT DESCRIPTION We are looking for a dedicated team of students to support us in making our decarbonization efforts measurable and steerable. At its core, this project aims to derive targeted climate protection measures and the development of a tool to quantify and assess their ecological and financial impact. You will work at the intersection of Sustainability Strategy, Data Science, and Risk Management. DELIVERABLES Development of a practical, modular tool that enables Burda to plan, manage, and evaluate its decarbonization measures from a ecological, financial and risk management perspective. § Systematic identification of relevant decarbonization measures for Burda § Quantification of emission reductions and financial impact § Derivation of how measures are connected to climate risks, regulatory pressure, and market risks § Assessment of climate protection measures from all relevant perspectives and priorization for Burda based on a set of predefined criteria § Conceptualization of an applicable tool (e.g. as an Excel/BI-based prototype, web application, or data model, depending on team profile) § Development of a workable prototype including sample data and documentation § Presentation in a format usable for management decision-making YOUR PROFILE § Team of 2-4 motivated students enrolled in Bachelor or Master studies § Interest in decarbonization, corporate sustainability, ESG § Basic understanding of climate accounting and strong willingness to learn § Experience in at least one of the following areas: Data modelling, data analytics (e.g. Python, R, SQL, Power BI), tool/ prototype development (e.g. web app, advanced Excel models, BI dashboards), Risk and financial modelling or strategy/ consulting-type work § Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills § Structured and independent working style and ability to work in a team ADMINISTRATION § Project Start: by agreement § Duration: approx. 3-6 months full or part-time, depending on course format § Mode of work: Combination of remote work and on-site sessions § Language: German or English (project documentation preferably in English)