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Sustainability Intern Benelux (Dutch Speaker)

Danone

Rijswijk
Full-time
0-2 years experience
Hybrid

€650 per month

Work Arrangement

Office Days per Week: 2 days

Key Skills

Sustainability
Stakeholder Management
Interpersonal Communication
Persuasion
Results Orientation
Business Strategy
Analytical Thinking
Data Management
Reporting
Project Implementation
Training and Learning Session Coordination
Internal Communications
Community Engagement
Packaging Reporting
Human Rights Auditing
Dutch and English Fluency

Job Description

About The Job As a Sustainability Intern, you will join the General Secretary team of Danone BeNeLux. You will be based in the Netherlands and you will be responsible for supporting the sustainability agenda within Danone BeNeLux for its different categories. You play a crucial role in upholding Danone's purpose-driven mission of bringing health through food to as many people as possible. The role is pivotal to leverage the sustainability priorities on health, planet, people and communities to grow our impact on the local society and business, through project implementation and communication to and with different stakeholders. In particular, your responsibilities will be Support the Sustainability teams to increase awareness and knowledge internally about our roadmap, by co-organizing learning sessions and trainings for the teams (marketing, sales, operations,...) teams and developing our Sustainability Library & assets. Be one of the ambassadors of the sustainability agenda inside Danone and contribute to engage all Danoners behind by organizing thematics events and animating the community of ambassadors Support on the annual packaging reporting campaign. Assist Sustainability and HR teams on Human Rights internal audit. Further develop and animate the activation of Food Circles in collaboration with B Lab aiming at increasing B Corp awareness towards consumers in both countries. About you It goes without saying that you are passionate about sustainable development and making some noise about it! You have a Master degree with an analytical approach (preference in Food Industry) You have excellent stakeholders management, interpersonal, communication & convincing skills and you combine it with a results-oriented mindset You are curious about integrating sustainability into the business strategy (objectives, build strategy, assess & manage business risk & opportunities, etc.). You have a strong analytical mindset and enjoy delivering excellent data management and reports There are also some compulsory requirements Enrolled as a Bachelors/Masters student during the whole internship period; You are a resident of the Netherlands and hold a valid BSN number (if you are a non-EU citizen, you need to have a valid Dutch residency permit); In the case of non-EU citizens, it is mandatory to provide a 3-party internship agreement signed by your university; Ideally available to start in January 2027 for a minimum of 5-6 months, 4-5 days per week; You are fluent in English and Dutch- spoken and written; French is considered as a plus; You are able to work from our Rijswijk office, at least 2 days per week. About us Working at Danone is a unique experience. It’s fast-paced and complex and, at times, it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities to learn and grow working with some of the best-known brands in the world, like Evian, Alpro, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and entrepreneurial ideas to the table – the impact you could make might just surprise you. One Planet. One Health – BY YOU. We’re proud to be a B-Corp certified company. That means we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in everything we do. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base our hiring decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.* We Offer In addition to gaining invaluable hands-on experience at a large multinational organization, we offer A competitive gross internship allowance of 650 euros per month (based on a full-time internship); Home working allowance of 2.45 euros per day; A public transport travel card covering all office-related travel; Hybrid working environment allowing for desired flexibility; Career advice opportunities such as workshops, seminars, networking events; International environment with 140 different nationalities in Danone NL; Active Internship community with 100+ interns across the Netherlands. What’s Next It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of 29 October 2026. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you. Need more information? Please contact Eugenia Bouzas, Campus Talent Manager, via [email protected] all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Core Responsibilities

Support Danone BeNeLux’s sustainability agenda by organizing internal learning sessions and events, developing sustainability resources, and engaging employees and ambassadors. Assist with packaging reporting and human rights audits, and help activate Food Circles with B Lab to increase consumer awareness of B Corp.

Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled as a bachelor’s or master’s student throughout the internship, reside in the Netherlands with a valid BSN, and be fluent in Dutch and English; non-EU applicants must also hold a valid Dutch residence permit and provide a university-signed three-party internship agreement. A master’s degree with an analytical approach is preferred, along with strong stakeholder, communication, persuasion, data management, and reporting skills; French is a plus, and candidates should be available for 5–6 months, 4–5 days per week, ideally starting in January 2027.

Benefits

  • Home Working Allowance
  • Public Transport Travel Card
  • Hybrid Working
  • Career Advice Workshops
  • Seminars
  • Networking Events
  • International Work Environment
  • Internship Community

About Danone

Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Company size: 10,001+ employees

Danone is a global leader in the food and beverage industry, operating in three fast-growing, health-focused categories: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition. True to its mission—bringing health through food to as many people as possible—Danone promotes healthier and more sustainable eating habits, while striving to deliver measurable impact across nutritional, social, societal, and environmental dimensions. In 2026, Danone continues the rollout of the second chapter of its Renew strategy, aimed at strengthening its competitiveness, accelerating its transformation, and creating sustainable value. With 90,000 employees and a presence in over 120 markets, Danone generated €27.283 billion in revenue in 2025, reflecting solid growth driven by a positive volume/mix globally. Its portfolio includes iconic international brands—Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Aptamil, Danette, Danonino, evian, Volvic, Nutricia, among others—as well as strong local and regional brands. Danone is listed on Euronext Paris and present on the OTCQX platform through an ADR program. Already included in numerous sustainability indexes, the Group reached a major milestone by becoming fully B Corp™ certified in 2025, underscoring its global commitment to a responsible business model. **Please note: all official Danone job opportunities are published on our Careers website: https://careers.danone.com/ Danone will never contact candidates using [email protected] email addresses. Please stay vigilant and never share personal information if you are unsure of the source.

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