Internship: Sustainability Analyst (non-thesis)

Starting Date: as soon as possible

Duration: 6 months

Contract: 32-40 hours/week

Type: Internship (not suitable for thesis)

In this role, you have the opportunity to

We are looking for an intern that is interested in participating in a fast-paced sustainability team. The field of Sustainability and ESG is developing constantly. New reporting standards, scientific insights, working groups, best practices and initiatives emerge in a rapid pace.

If you want to use and develop your analytic skills, knowledge about sustainability and ability to organize an implement while contributing to a program that evaluates and assesses nature related risks and opportunities, enhances biodiversity and ecosystem services, this internship might be for you!

At Philips, our purpose is to improve people’s health and well-being through meaningful innovation. We deliver superior, long-term value to our customers and shareholders, while acting responsibly towards our planet and society, in partnership with our stakeholders.

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

Philips is an industry frontrunner in these areas, which is increasingly recognized by investors, customers, supply chain partners, and talents seeking to work with us.

You are responsible for

• Conduct research to various reporting standards and guidelines in the fields of biodiversity, water, and chemical pollution.
• Provide daily support to ongoing global programs and cross functional activities (Eco-design, Climate Action, Life Cycle Assessment).
• Build the Natural Capital community by initiating engagement activities.
• Prepare the external report on Philips interdependencies with nature (TNFD).

To succeed in this role, you‘ll need the following;

• Studying towards your Bachelor or Master degree in a relevant field like Environmental Sciences or Business/Economics or Governance.
• Strong affinity with Sustainability, and knowledge about the Sustainability sector
• Structured, pro-active and independent working attitude.
• Excellent English verbal and written skills.

In return, we offer you

We offer you a hands-on role in a new and exciting sustainability program of Philips and work together with experienced and motivated professionals in the field of sustainability. You will have plenty of opportunity for on the job learning and learning from colleagues and peers. There are also many other opportunities at Philips to learn and develop in both internal and external events and training, team up with like-minded sustainability enthusiasts, learn from inspiring colleagues, and be part of a purpose-driven organization that strives to do business responsibly and sustainably.

• Monthly full-time allowance between €500 - €700 gross, depending on educational level and if you would need to relocate to The Netherlands. If you will perform a part-time internship you will receive the allowance pro-rata.
• Housing compensation, in case of relocating to the vicinity of the office, €300,- net if location is in the vicinity of Amsterdam, €255,- net for all other Philips locations. You need to provide a rental contract of the land lord, and your normal home-work travel distance need to be more than 50 km or travel time (one way trip) need to be more than 1.5 hours.
• Travel compensation, if you are not eligible for a free public transport card; you will receive max. €192,- net
• Paid holidays per internship term.
• The opportunity to buy Philips equipment at our Philips shop

How we work at Philips

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.

About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others.

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If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care here

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