Internship - Global Sustainability

Internship – Global Sustainability

Are you a student passionate about sustainability and eager to make a real impact in a global organisation? Come and Brew a Better World with us at HEINEKEN!

We are looking for two Sustainability Interns to join our Global Sustainability team for 6 months, supporting key priorities within either:

• Sustainability Enablement & Social Impact
• Water & Circularity

The internship

You will join HEINEKEN’s Global Sustainability team, contributing to Brew a Better World, our long-term approach to doing business the right way to ensure we're fit for the future and to support growth and productivity.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of sustainability topics, while contributing to meaningful global initiatives. Responsibilities may include:

Internship #1: Sustainability Enablement & Social Impact

• Support the coordination of our Social Impact goals and initiatives across 60+ countries
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement activities for our Brew a Better World sustainability strategy
• Assist in creating and updating sustainability strategy assets and materials
• Support the deployment of sustainability capability content

Internship #2: Circularity & Water

• Support the development of digital maps connecting our global water initiatives
• Support on internal capability building for the global circularity strategy and packaging regulation
• Contribute to insights and storytelling around water stewardship and circularity programs

During your internship, you’ll have every opportunity to get to know HEINEKEN as an organization, not just within your own team, but across departments. We trust and empower you to work with an entrepreneurial mindset. At HEINEKEN, we love bringing the outside world in and welcome fresh, new ideas with open arms. Of course, we’ll make sure you get the guidance that suits you.

The unique you!

We’re looking for motivated and curious individuals with a passion for sustainability who can bring some of the following:

• Bachelors or Master level education (e.g. Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Business, or related fields)
• A strong interest in sustainability, impact, and corporate responsibility
• Ability to work in a structured way and manage multiple tasks
• Flexibility to work with a range of interdisciplinary topics and cross-functionally
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel; digital tools/visualization tools are a plus)
• A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Team spirit and willingness to collaborate in an international environment

Even if you feel you don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. An internship is the perfect opportunity to learn and grow!

Conditions of HEINEKEN

1. You are enrolled at an educational institution for the entire duration of your internship and can provide proof of enrollment for the current academic year during your onboarding.
2. In the case of non-EU nationality, you must be registered as an intern with a Dutch educational institution.
3. In case of EU nationality, you may also be registered as an intern at educational institutions outside the EU.
4. You reside in the Netherlands for the entire duration of your internship. Please note that HEINEKEN does not provide housing.
5. You are in possession of a valid citizen service number (BSN).

Our Internship Conditions

• A full-time internship, starting on September 1, 2026
• The duration of the internship is 5 or 6 months (to be agreed upon with your internship supervisor)
• Your home office will be located in Amsterdam
• At HEINEKEN, we work with a hybrid model, typically spending three days a week at the office and two days working from home
• You will receive a monthly internship allowance of €650 gross based on a 40-hour workweek
• You will earn 2 vacation days per month (based on a full-time internship)
• If you do not have a public transport student subscription, your commuting costs will be fully reimbursed

Bring your true self

We know AI is part of today’s world, and chances are, you might use it while preparing your application. That’s absolutely fine. Just remember, we’re genuinely curious about you. So feel free to use AI as a sparring partner, but make sure your application reflects your own ideas, personality and motivation. That’s what we value most and what helps you stand out.

Working at HEINEKEN

HEINEKEN is much more than just beer. We actively work to create a pleasant work environment where everyone feels respected and has equal opportunities. Your personality, knowledge and skills are the success of our organization.