Internship Sustainability

Rituals; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 5,600 - 7,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary €550 for 40h

Rijksmuseum access

Product discount 20%

MacBook Pro

Two holidays per month

Rootcamp & trainings

Team events

Job summary

Rituals seeks an Internship Sustainability at its Amsterdam head office to support the collection, management and analysis of sustainability data, with a focus on carbon footprint and environmental reporting. You will also coordinate and drive various sustainability projects across the strategy cycle and engage with stakeholders to advance reporting and compliance efforts.

This paid internship offers exposure to ESG reporting, regulatory developments, and B Corp activities in a fast-growing

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's student in Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, Data Analytics or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills and affinity with data.
• Interest in sustainability topics, particularly climate change and carbon accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support carbon footprint data collection, validation, analysis and reporting activities.
• Collect, structure and improve sustainability data across different business functions.
• Support project management and coordination of sustainability initiatives, including tracking actions, timelines and stakeholder inputs.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Rituals' sustainability strategy across topics such as climate, waste, circularity, biodiversity and human rights.
• Support sustainability reporting and regulatory readiness activities, including CSRD-related processes.
• Support Rituals' B Corp certification journey, including preparation for surveillance audits and future recertification requirements.
• Conduct research and benchmarking on sustainability trends, best practices and emerging regulations.
• Build presentations, reporting materials and communication content to support internal decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
• Participate in the internship challenge.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analytics

Excel

PowerPoint

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor/Master student

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Internship Sustainability - Amsterdam - RitualsJobsWork in our ShopsWork at our OfficesAbout usLife at RitualsInternship SustainabilityCHO Herengracht Amsterdam • 32-40 hoursApply nowInnovation & Product Development32-40 hoursCHO Herengracht Amsterdam# Internship SustainabilityApply nowCreate new products and ensure we continue to woo our customers in their quest for soulful living! Category management at it's best. Are you ready to join and give your all?## Share your talentsAs an intern within the Sustainability Team, you will support the development, implementation and reporting of Rituals' sustainability strategy. Your primary focus will be supporting environmental reporting processes, with a particular emphasis on carbon data collection, analysis and reporting.At Rituals, sustainability and impact are one of the strategic pillars of the brand. It is our role to translate societal developments, stakeholder expectations and regulatory requirements into a practical and ambitious business strategy.In addition to supporting carbon and non-financial reporting, you will contribute to a range of sustainability projects across the full strategy cycle, from topic research and strategy development through to implementation tracking, stakeholder engagement and reporting. Topics may include climate, waste, circularity, biodiversity, human rights and B Corp certification. Depending on business priorities, you may also support selected impact-related initiatives, including ad-hoc support for Rituals' 10% Profit Pledge and related activities.You will work closely with colleagues across the business, including Innovation, Sourcing, Quality & Regulatory, Logistics, Retail Operations, Finance, Internal Control and People & Culture.**YOUR ROLE**You will report to the Senior Sustainability Manager and interact regularly with local and middle management across the business.Your primary focus will be supporting the collection, management and analysis of sustainability data, particularly for Rituals' carbon footprint and environmental reporting activities. Alongside this, you will provide project management and coordination support across a range of sustainability initiatives and strategic priorities.You will help coordinate actions, track deliverables, prepare presentations and reports, support stakeholder engagement and contribute to the successful execution of sustainability projects throughout the year. In addition, you may provide coordination and administrative support for impact-related initiatives, including the 10% Profit Pledge, depending on business needs and team priorities.Through this role, you will gain exposure to sustainability strategy development, ESG reporting, certification programs, impact partnerships**,** regulatory developments and project management within a fast-growing international company.At Rituals, we also have dedicated sustainability expertise embedded throughout the business (for example in Logistics and Store Design). The broader sustainability and impact community consists of approximately 20 colleagues.**YOUR ACCOUNTABILITIES*** Support carbon footprint data collection, validation, analysis and reporting activities.* Collect, structure and improve sustainability and environmental data across different business functions.* Support project management and coordination of sustainability initiatives, including tracking actions, timelines and stakeholder inputs.* Contribute to the development and implementation of Rituals' sustainability strategy across topics such as climate, waste, circularity, biodiversity and human rights.* Support sustainability reporting and regulatory readiness activities, including CSRD-related processes.* Support Rituals' B Corp certification journey, including preparation for surveillance audits and future recertification requirements.* Conduct research and benchmarking on sustainability trends, best practices and emerging regulations.* Build presentations, reporting materials and communication content to support internal decision-making and stakeholder engagement.* Participate in the internship challenge.## Bring all of you*\\*Please note we can only accept applications from candidates who are actively enrolled in their study for the **full duration of their internship**.** Bachelor or Master's student (University or HBO level) in Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, Data Analytics or a related field.* Strong analytical skills and affinity with data.* Interest in sustainability topics, particularly climate change and carbon accounting.* Interest in social and environmental impact* Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.* Structured, accurate and detail-oriented way of working.* Proactive, positive and hands-on mindset.* Comfortable working with large datasets and Excel; experience with PowerPoint is a plus.* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.* Curious, eager to learn and able to work independently.* Fluent in English, both written and spoken.At Rituals, we are committed to care for everyone and strive to create a diverse workplace where all employees belong and have equal opportunities to succeed. Read more about our commitment here Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Rituals (NL)**A GUIDE WITH OUR BENEFITS** Rituals offers a varied intern role (full-time) within a young team with enthusiastic colleagues at our head office in the heart of Amsterdam. The salary offered is in line with market conditions and you will be given the opportunity to make the fullest use of your talents. The organization offers you an ambitious and pleasant international working environment.* A compensation of €550,- based on 40 hours* Unlimited access to the ‘’Rijksmuseum’’* Discount on your OneFit or ClassPass subscription* 20% discount on our products* MacBook Pro* Two holidays per month based on 40 hours* Intern Rootcamp & trainings* The opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, from running the Amsterdam Marathon to company festivities* Fresh fruit, free snacks and healthy lunches## Benefits of working at RitualsUnique opportunities for personal and professional growthStaff discount on Rituals productsAttractive bonusFlexible working hours tailored to your personal rhythmCompany & team eventsApply here## You are about to take an exciting step into your journey with us.