Sustainability Internship: Sustainability Analyst (non-thesis)

At Philips, this sustainability internship offers the opportunity to contribute to ambitious targets for nature, materials and climate within a high-performing corporate sustainability team.

The field of Sustainability and ESG is developing constantly. New reporting standards, scientific insights, working groups, best practices and initiatives emerge at a rapid pace.

If you want to use and develop your analytic skills, knowledge about sustainability and ability to organize and implement while contributing to a program that focuses on reducing the environmental footprint of products, evaluates and assesses nature-related risks and opportunities, and enhances biodiversity and ecosystem services, this internship might be for you.

Philips is a health technology company focused on improving people’s health and well-being through meaningful innovation. The company aims to deliver long-term value while acting responsibly towards the planet and society, in partnership with stakeholders.

To achieve these targets, Philips focuses on expanding access to care for underserved communities, driving towards a circular economy by embedding EcoDesign in innovation processes, and supporting climate action by ensuring emission reduction targets across the value chain are aligned to limit global warming to below 1.5 °C.

Your role

As a Sustainability Analyst intern, you will contribute to global sustainability programs and cross-functional activities.

You are responsible for

• Providing daily support to ongoing global programs and cross-functional activities related to Nature, Circular Economy, Eco-design, Climate and/or Sustainable Supply Chain, including improvement and automation of sustainability processes, specifically related to performance management.
• Conducting research on various reporting standards and guidelines, for example in the fields of biodiversity, water, chemical pollution and environmental footprint of products.
• Preparing the external report on Philips interdependencies with nature (TNFD).
• Maintaining the knowledge base and sustainability trainings for Philips employees for circular economy, ecodesign, climate resilience and/or nature.
• Driving Nature-based Solutions and climate change resilience in manufacturing sites.

You’re the right fit if

• You are studying towards a Master degree in a relevant field such as Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Business or Economics.
• You have a strong affinity with Sustainability and knowledge of the Sustainability sector.
• You have a structured, proactive and independent working attitude.
• You have strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative.
• You have experience with AI and workflow automation; experience with ChatGPT-Codex and MS PowerAutomate is preferred.
• You have excellent English verbal and written skills.

How we work together

For office-based teams, this means working in person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are generally carried out at customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

We offer you

• A growth opportunity within a global multinational company.
• Housing compensation if you need to relocate near the office.
• Travel compensation if you are not eligible for a free public transport card.
• Paid holidays per internship term.
• The opportunity to buy Philips products at the Philips shop.