Social Impact & Due Diligence Intern — Sustainability Focus

Philips Lighting Spain SL.; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 6,700 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance

Mentoring & learning platform

Staff discounts

Job summary

Signify (formerly Philips Lighting) is seeking a Social Impact & Due Diligence Intern in Amsterdam or Eindhoven to assist in assessing and managing human rights impacts along the value chain. You report to the Sustainability & Due Diligence Lead and collaborate with teams across the organization.

You will develop and implement due diligence tools, analyze data, and benchmark best practices, while gaining exposure to a global sustainability program.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sustainability, Human Rights, Public Policy, International Relations, Business Ethics, Law, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Available Jan/Feb 2027 for 6 months, full-time (40 hours/week).
• Strong analytical and research skills, capable of clear synthesis and recommendations.
• Interest in human rights due diligence, social sustainability, and regulation.

Responsibilities

• Support improvement of Signify's human rights due diligence and monitoring processes focusing on salient human rights risks.
• Research and analyze emerging human rights and sustainability regulations.
• Review evolving international standards and best practices related to due diligence and responsible business conduct.
• Contribute to Just Transition workplan development and coordination.
• Analyze social impact, risk, and performance data to identify trends and insights.
• Develop practical tools and methodologies translating due diligence concepts into practice.
• Benchmark peer companies and leading practices in social impact management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Sustainability/related degree

Job description

Signify (formerly Philips Lighting) is seeking a Social Impact & Due Diligence Intern in Amsterdam or Eindhoven to assist in assessing and managing human rights impacts along the value chain. You report to the Sustainability & Due Diligence Lead and collaborate with teams across the organization.

You will develop and implement due diligence tools, analyze data, and benchmark best practices, while gaining exposure to a global sustainability program.