BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better TomorrowBuilding a Smokeless World.To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow canwait, letshape it together!British American TobaccoUK has an exciting opportunity for an Undergraduate Intern Sustainability Southampton Fixed-term (12 months)We have an exciting opportunity for students who are currently undertaking a degree in Chemistry, Biology, Materials or Environmental Sciences (or a related subject) to join our Research & Development function, based in Southampton, on a 12-month undergraduate placement.This placement is with our New Category R&D Sustainability Team and will focus on the Environmental Impacts of our New Category products. Climate Change is a global issue impacting our planet and society, as well as our business and supply chain. Excessive resource use and waste are damaging to the environment in many ways including contributing to climate change, destruction of natural habitats and creating plastic pollution. Managing materials as part of a circular economy means they can be used again and also decreases the costs and environmental impacts associated with raw material extraction and transport. R&Dresponsibility within the low carbon strategy and circular economy consists of increasing the use of sustainable materials, designing for end of life and keeping products and materials in use for as long as possible.This role will predominantly be responsible for supporting the life cycle analysis, environmental impact mapping, Eco Design, circularity and carbon reduction activities of our New Categories products to help deliver our 2030 and beyond corporate targets. In addition, the intern will be working on developing our sustainable materials database along with partners in Design and Materials Engineering.A bit more about BAT and our undergraduate placement scheme:We make significant investments in Research and Development to deliver innovations that satisfy or anticipate consumer needs and generate growth for the business. We conduct cutting-edge research to evaluate our Potentially Reduced Risk Products (PRRPs) and apply the highest standards for product safety and quality. Successful applicants will be involved in our extensive scientific research program which spans a broad spectrum of scientific fields - including molecular biology, human biology, toxicology, chemistry, biomedical sciences, psychology, neuroscience, sensorial science, data science, computer science, product design, and engineering disciplines.In the UK, we offer 12-months placement opportunities (starting on 1st September 2026) to undergraduate students looking to gain practical experience within a vibrant and innovative industrial setting.