Internship - Carbon

Internship – Carbon

“Data gives us the clarity to understand our climate impact, and
the opportunity to turn ambition into action.”

The internship

Are you curious about sustainability, AI, climate change and data? Join HEINEKEN’s global Sustainability team and contribute to our journey towards Net Zero. During this internship, you’ll work at the intersection of climate reporting, data analysis and climate policy, helping us understand our environmental impact and translate insights into action. You’ll gain exposure to global decarbonisation initiatives and the challenges of driving climate action across an international business.

As our Net Zero Carbon intern, you will support the team in strengthening our climate data, reporting and policy work. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the collection, analysis and consolidation of climate and decarbonisation data across HEINEKEN’s global operations and value chain.
• Helping prepare sustainability and climate reporting, ensuring data quality, consistency and reliability.
• Analysing emissions trends, identifying insights and supporting the monitoring of progress towards our Net Zero ambitions.
• Researching climate and energy policies, regulations and industry developments, particularly in the EU, and assessing their potential implications for HEINEKEN.
• Contributing to projects that help translate climate data and policy developments into actionable recommendations for our business.
  

You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues from the global Sustainability team, as well as stakeholders across Procurement, Operations, Finance and other departments. This internship offers a unique opportunity to understand how climate strategy, data and policy come together in a global business.

Your new team and workplace

You’ll join HEINEKEN’s global Sustainability team, working alongside colleagues who are committed about making a meaningful impact on the environmental challenges facing our business and the planet. Our challenges range from improving the quality and transparency of emissions data to understanding how climate and energy policies influence our business and identifying opportunities to accelerate decarbonisation.

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.

What a day in the internship could look like

You start your day with a coffee and a quick catch-up with the team. After checking your priorities, you dive into climate data, working with colleagues to consolidate emissions figures and identify trends in HEINEKEN’s decarbonisation progress.

Later in the morning, you might research an upcoming EU energy or climate regulation and explore what it could mean for our breweries and supply chain. You’ll discuss your findings with colleagues and help translate complex policy developments into clear, practical insights.

After lunch, you could work on a sustainability reporting project, prepare a presentation or join a meeting with stakeholders from Procurement or Supply Chain to understand their decarbonisation challenges.

No two days will be exactly the same. You’ll combine independent analytical work with collaboration across teams, gaining a broader understanding of how climate data, policy and business decisions connect. And of course, there’s time to enjoy lunch with colleagues, exchange ideas and take part in intern activities along the way.

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:

• You’re currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, Economics, Business, Engineering, Public Policy or a related field.
• You have a genuine interest in climate change, decarbonisation, sustainability reporting and/or climate and energy policy.
• You enjoy working with data, analysing information and translating complex topics into clear insights. Experience with Excel or PowerPoint is a plus.

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

Our Internship Conditions

During your time as an intern at HEINEKEN, you’ll work in a dynamic environment where growing and learning are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we brew your future step by step. In addition, we offer you:

• A full-time internship, starting on February 1, 2027
• The duration of the internship is 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

Interested?

You can easily apply via the green “Apply Now” button. In addition to your CV, please include a motivation letter with your application, as we are very curious to hear your story and why this internship appeals to you. The hiring team will get back to you as soon as possible, but please note that the timeline may vary per internship vacancy.

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.

If you have any questions about the vacancy, feel free to reach out via werkenbijheinekennederland@heineken.com.

Working at HEINEKEN

Every day we work with pride on our great products that you have certainly had in your hand at a party, during a work meeting or at home on the couch. HEINEKEN is much more than just beer. What about brands like Heineken 0.0, Apple Bandit, Amstel Radler and Birra Moretti. 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.

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