Develop a methodology to quantify Vanderlande’s circular revenue

At Vanderlande, we are dedicated to embedding sustainability into our core strategy, customer propositions, and global service offerings. To track our progress and accelerate our sustainable transition, we need clear visibility into how much of our revenue is truly circular. Currently, an objective, standardized methodology to evaluate revenue streams against circular economy criteria and translate them into a key performance indicator (KPI) is missing.

Develop a methodology to quantify Vanderlande’s circular revenue

• Job area: Students
• Location: Veghel, Netherlands
• Contract type: Full time
• Assignment type: Graduation
• Start date: February 2026
• Assignment duration: 6 months
• Education level: Bachelor / Master
• Desired study: Industrial engineering & management, business administration, international business
• Language: Dutch / English

In this impactful graduation project, you will take on the challenge of designing and validating a calculation methodology to quantify circular revenue at Vanderlande. By exploring international frameworks, defining assessment criteria, and building a scoring model, you will help establish a solid data foundation. Your findings will directly shape how Vanderlande measures, governs, and reports its sustainable progress moving forward.

Description of assignment

At Vanderlande, we are dedicated to embedding sustainability into our core strategy, customer propositions, and global service offerings. To track our progress and accelerate our sustainable transition, we need clear visibility into how much of our revenue is truly circular. Currently, an objective, standardized methodology to evaluate revenue streams against circular economy criteria and translate them into a key performance indicator (KPI) is missing.

In this impactful graduation project, you will take on the challenge of designing and validating a calculation methodology to quantify circular revenue at Vanderlande. By exploring international frameworks, defining assessment criteria, and building a scoring model, you will help establish a solid data foundation. Your findings will directly shape how Vanderlande measures, governs, and reports its sustainable progress moving forward.

Department description

You will join the global Sustainability team, responsible for shaping and driving Vanderlande's overarching sustainability program.

Because circularity touches every aspect of our operations, you will work closely with colleagues across various disciplines, including R&D, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Data Analytics.

Tasks/responsibilities

• Research international circular economy standards and frameworks (such as CTI and GCP).
• Develop clear assessment criteria and a scoring model to classify Vanderlande's revenue categories.
• Create, test, and validate a reliable calculation methodology for circular revenue at company level.
• Identify data requirements and map out the necessary operational and financial data streams.
• Deliver a comprehensive implementation roadmap including governance, reporting guidelines, and strategic recommendations.

Your profile

• Strong affinity with sustainability, circular business models, and data analysis
• Analytical mindset with the ability to build data models and translate complex insights into clear frameworks
• Proactive, curious, and comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills in English
• *Mandatory enrolment to a Dutch Education System & resident of The Netherlands

What we offer

• A monthly internship allowance (based on a 40-hour work week):
  Bachelor: €500 per month
  Master: €550 per month
• Full commuting allowance, including public transport, depending on whether you have access to free public transport or not
• On-site health center with gym
• Active employee communities and initiatives
• Excellent company restaurant and barista coffee bar