Internship - Sustainability

Are you passionate about the environment and eager to learn how companies can genuinely contribute to halting and reversing biodiversityloss?

The internship

The HEINEKEN Global Sustainability team is seeking a highly motivated and thoughtful individual that can support the development of HEINEKEN’s global biodiversity agenda. This internship offers a unique opportunity to learn first-hand how companies embed sustainability – and specifically biodiversity – into their corporate decision-making.

As a sustainability intern, you will primarily support the Global Biodiversity Manager, by:

• Conducting research assignments on nature and biodiversity, including peer analyses and deep dives into geographies of interest.
• Assisting in designing a framework for HEINEKEN to address biodiversity-sensitive locations.
• Creating materials to help raise awareness and educate HEINEKEN colleagues about biodiversity.
• Contributing to biodiversity-relevant projects such as the Science-Based Targets Network and the Taskforce for Nature-Related Financial Disclosures.

There will also be ample opportunity to provide ad hoc support for other members of the Global Sustainability Team based on your personal interests.

During your internship you will get the opportunity to get to know HEINEKEN as a company, also outside your department. We give you the trust and freedom, so you can work like a real entrepreneur. We like to bring the outside world inside and therefore we embrace new, fresh ideas with enthusiasm. Of course, always with the guidance that is right for you.

The department

HEINEKEN’s Brew a Better World 2030 strategy aims to drive a positive impact on the environment, society, and responsible consumption.

The Global Sustainability Team is responsible for the strategic delivery of HEINEKEN’s environmental sustainability goals, including net zero, circularity, healthy watersheds & nature, and ultimately having a positive impact on biodiversity.

Our team is part of the Global Corporate Affairs department based in Amsterdam. As a member of this team, you will learn about various aspects of Corporate Affairs, including Public Affairs and Communications.

The terms of employment

• Your starting date is 1 February 2025
• The internship is fulltime (5 days)
• The duration of the internship is 6 months (in consultation with your internship supervisor)
• It is a practice-oriented internship
• You will be based in Amsterdam
• Hybrid working
• You will receive an internship fee of €650 gross pm based on 40 hours per week (when you start at the 1st of January 2025).
• You will enjoy 2 vacation days per month (based on fulltime)
• If you do not have a student OV product, your commuting expenses will be fully reimbursed

The start of your internship

Together with a diverse group of interns from different departments you will start your internship at HEINEKEN. Together you will be introduced to the organization. Furthermore, you can organize fun activities with your fellow interns.

The unique you!

We believe that everyone has unique talents and are therefore looking for you!

We are looking for an individual with a well-rounded skillset, and in particular:

• Passion for sustainability!!
• Affinity to working with data and good eye for details.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English)
• Good knowledge of Microsoft office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Preferably a Masters student in Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, Business Administration (or any other similar field).

Conditions of HEINEKEN

• You are enrolled at an educational institution.
• In the case of non-EU nationality, you must be registered as an intern with a Dutch educational institution, from which we receive proof of enrollment for the current academic year from you.
• In case of EU nationality, you may also be registered as an intern at educational institutions outside the EU.
• Living in the Netherlands during internship (HEINEKEN does not facilitate housing).