Internship - Sustainability knowledge

Every day brings you a new challenge and a chance to make a real impact on sustainability. Working on innovative solutions for waste valorisation at HEINEKEN shows you how your ideas can contribute to a greener future.

As an intern in Knowledge Management on Valorisation of Brew Industry Co-Products and Residues, you’ll dive into the world of circularity, collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, and help shape best practices that support HEINEKEN’s ambition to become the greenest brewer in the world. If you’re passionate about sustainability and eager to turn waste into valuable resources, this is your opportunity to learn, grow, and make a difference from day one.

The Internship

Join our international internship in Knowledge Management on Valorisation of Brew Industry Co-Products and Residues! You’ll combine your passion for sustainability, engineering, and marketing to explore innovative pathways for converting brewery waste into valuable resources. Collaborate with experts, develop e-learning materials, and contribute to circular economy and Net Zero Carbon goals at HEINEKEN. This is your chance to make a real impact in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

As an intern, your main responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive literature reviews on the valorisation of brewing industry waste.
• Developing theoretical frameworks and models for waste conversion.
• Analysing existing case studies and technologies.
• Proposing innovative and sustainable solutions for waste valorisation—such as biotechnological applications, energy recovery, and material recycling.
• Compiling your findings into a detailed report, e-learning materials, and good practices.
• Collaborating closely with sustainability, engineering, and operational teams across Global HEINEKEN.
• Connecting with an international network of interns and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Your New Team and Workplace

Our department is dedicated to advancing sustainability and circularity within the brewing industry by developing and sharing best practices for the valorisation of co-products and residues. We focus on innovative methods for converting waste streams—such as surplus yeast, spent grain, paper labels, and wastewater treatment plant sludge—into valuable resources, supporting HEINEKEN’s Net Zero Carbon and Healthy Watersheds ambitions. The main challenges we tackle include identifying the most effective valorisation pathways, integrating knowledge across international operations, and ensuring that environmental guidelines are both practical and impactful.

Our team is highly international and multidisciplinary, bringing together experts in environmental science, engineering, waste management, and knowledge management. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, with interns working closely alongside experienced colleagues and fellow interns from around the world. What makes this a great place for an internship is the unique combination of real responsibility from day one, exposure to diverse cultures and perspectives, and the opportunity to contribute directly to global sustainability goals—all within a supportive and dynamic environment.

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 believe everyone has unique talents, which is why we’re looking for you! Energy, drive and the ambition to grow are what make the difference at HEINEKEN. In addition, you bring:

• Enrolment in a Master’s programme in Environmental Science, Waste Management, Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, or a related field.
• Understanding and passion on waste management and sustainability principles.
• Excellent research, analytical, and scientific writing skills.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional, multicultural team.
• High motivation, adaptability.
• Familiarity with the brewing industry is an advantage.

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

• 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.
• In the case of non-EU nationality, you must be registered as an intern with a Dutch educational institution.
• In case of EU nationality, you may also be registered as an intern at educational institutions outside the EU.
• You reside in the Netherlands for the entire duration of your internship. Please note that HEINEKEN does not provide housing.

Our Internship Conditions

• A full-time internship, starting on February 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 Schiphol. 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

For more information about this vacancy, please contact werkenbijheinekennederland@heineken.com