Develop a methodology to quantify Vanderlande's circular revenue

Vanderlande; Veghel; On-site; EUR 5,600 - 6,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance

Commuting allowance

Health center

Employee communities

Restaurant & cafe

On-site gym

Job summary

Vanderlande invites students to join its Sustainability team in Veghel for a 6-month graduation project focused on quantifying circular revenue. You will design a calculation methodology, map data needs, and build a scoring framework aligned with international standards.

You will collaborate across R&D, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement and Data Analytics, delivering a practical roadmap and governance guidelines for reporting sustainable progress.

Qualifications

• Strong affinity with sustainability, circular business models, and data analysis.
• Analytical mindset with ability to build data models and translate insights.
• Proactive, curious, and comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Research international circular economy standards and frameworks (CTI, GCP).
• Develop a scoring model to classify Vanderlande's revenue categories.
• Create and validate a calculation methodology for circular revenue at company level.

Skills

Sustainability affinity

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor / Master

Job description

Job Title

Develop a methodology to quantify Vanderlande's circular revenue

Job Description

Assignment type : Graduation
Start date : February 2026
Assignment duration : 6 months
Location : Veghel
Education level : Bachelor / Master
Desired study : Industrial engineering & management, business administration, international business
Language : Dutch / English

Description of assignment

At Vanderlande, we are dedicated to embedding sustainability into our core strategy, customer propositions, and global service offerings. To track our progress and accelerate our sustainable transition, we need clear visibility into how much of our revenue is truly circular. Currently, an objective, standardized methodology to evaluate revenue streams against circular economy criteria and translate them into a key performance indicator (KPI) is missing.

In this impactful graduation project, you will take on the challenge of designing and validating a calculation methodology to quantify circular revenue at Vanderlande. By exploring international frameworks, defining assessment criteria, and building a scoring model, you will help establish a solid data foundation. Your findings will directly shape how Vanderlande measures, governs, and reports its sustainable progress moving forward.

Department description

You will join the global Sustainability team, responsible for shaping and driving Vanderlande's overarching sustainability program.

Because circularity touches every aspect of our operations, you will work closely with colleagues across various disciplines, including R&D, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Data Analytics.

Tasks / responsibilities

• Research international circular economy standards and frameworks (such as CTI and GCP).
• Develop clear assessment criteria and a scoring model to classify Vanderlande's revenue categories.
• Create, test, and validate a reliable calculation methodology for circular revenue at company level.
• Identify data requirements and map out the necessary operational and financial data streams.
• Deliver a comprehensive implementation roadmap including governance, reporting guidelines, and strategic recommendations.

Your profile

• Strong affinity with sustainability, circular business models, and data analysis
• Analytical mindset with the ability to build data models and translate complex insights into clear frameworks
• Proactive, curious, and comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills in English
• *Mandatory enrolment to a Dutch Education System & resident of The Netherlands

What we offer

• A monthly internship allowance (based on a 40-hour work week): Bachelor: €500 per month
• Master: €550 per month
• Full commuting allowance, including public transport, depending on whether you have access to free public transport or not
• On-site health center with gym
• Active employee communities and initiatives
• Excellent company restaurant and barista coffee bar