Global Sustainability Intern

Company Description

Would you like to join an internship at a Coffee & Tea company that values your future success and prioritizes your passion for positive change? 🌱

Check out this internship starting September 2025 and Unleash Your Possibility at JDE Peet's!

At JDE Peet's (formerly JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS), we're not just about Coffee or Tea ☕ — we're all about the moments and connections they spark. With a history spanning 270 years, we've been shaping the daily rituals of people worldwide, driven by our dedication to quality products and sustainability.

We are action-driven and deliver on our commitments. This means the freedom to challenge the status quo and to seek out different perspectives. Our teams work by four fundamental values: we are progressive in outlook, ambitious in nature, resourceful in action, and decisive in approach. These values paint the best picture of the kind of fast-moving culture you’ll join at JDE Peet’s.

Job Description

Join us as a Global Sustainability Intern at our International Headquarters in Amsterdam, starting September 2025.

In this internship, you will support our work championing Regenerative Agriculture and Nature 🌿, as well as further refine our Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence processes. All of this will be done through hands-on support and by contributing to our sustainability information & knowledge management system.

Your Key Activities Will Be

• Conducting research and analysis to evaluate potential environmental and social risks and impacts associated with our company’s activities, products, and suppliers.
• Supporting the rollout of our Monitoring & Evaluation processes to collect and report on key performance indicators related to our nature and people goals.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to obtain insights on human rights and sustainability performance throughout the supply chain, and effectively communicating your findings.
• Participating in the development and implementation of training programs and awareness campaigns to educate employees, suppliers, and partners about sustainability topics.
• Supporting the preparation of sustainability reports, disclosures, and submissions for both internal and external audiences.
• Assisting with the rollout of our Human Rights & Environmental Due Diligence Programme.
• Collaborating on the creation of an information and knowledge management system to support our sustainability initiatives.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• A monthly internship allowance of €525 (full-time)
• Travel compensation if you don’t have a free public transport card 🚆
• Paid holidays for each internship term
• The chance to learn from some of the best sustainability professionals in the field
• Backed by a strong 4.5 Glassdoor rating and a 94% intern recommendation score 🌟, we’re committed to offering you a unique learning journey. As part of our Global Sustainability team, you’ll gain valuable insights into corporate sustainability processes in a global context, and develop a deeper understanding of social and environmental due diligence in a publicly listed organization.
  
  

Qualifications

Are you bursting with fresh ideas and a hunger for learning? We want you! 💡

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Academic Program: You are enrolled in a BSc or MSc program for the entirety of the internship, preferably in the fields of sustainability, environmental studies, human rights, or international relations.
• Skillset: You have strong MS Office skills and are fluent in both spoken and written English. Familiarity with topics like the UN Guiding Principles, ILO Conventions, and Human Rights standards is a plus.
• Personal Traits: You’re passionate about sustainability and human rights 🌍, and bring strong research, analytical, and communication skills aimed at driving positive impact.
• Commitment: You’re available for at least 6 months, ideally from September to February.
• Availability: You can commit to the internship full-time, 5 days a week.
  
  

As we hope to have sparked your interest ✨, please ensure you meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Your internship must be part of your academic curriculum and contribute directly to your study results.
• Your educational institution must be willing to sign a collaboration agreement with JDE Peet’s — and, if joining one of our Research departments, also sign an NDA for the internship.
• You must either be an EU/EEA student residing in the Netherlands during the internship, or a non-EU/EEA student enrolled at and living in the Netherlands during the internship period.
  
  

Additional Information

Are you ready to Unleash Your Possibility within JDE Peet’s? 🚀

Here’s How To Apply

• Upload your resume (in English) via our LinkedIn page or through the application form on our career site.
• After applying, we’ll get back to you within three weeks to inform you about the next steps.
• As part of the process, you’ll complete an online assessment and participate in at least one interview at our Amsterdam office.
  
  

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our Campus team at [email protected] — we’re here to help! 😊