Sustainable Impact Intern

COFRA Holding AG; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 7,588 - 10,267; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EUR 800 monthly internship allowance

Commuting costs reimbursement

Office presence required 3 days/week

International, diverse team

Job summary

COFRA Holding AG invites a motivated Sustainable Impact Intern to join its team. You will assist across climate, nature and biodiversity topics, support data-heavy research and help embed sustainability into business decisions.

The role offers hands-on learning from experienced professionals, exposure to multiple COFRA businesses and a structured environment to develop practical research and analytical skills in sustainability.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant Master's programme (Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, Finance, Economics, Data, Business or related).
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Support Sustainability Impact initiatives across COFRA group.
• Assist climate data collection, analysis and projections.
• Research climate transition plans, decarbonisation levers and sustainability trends.
• Contribute to human rights research and related presentations.
• Develop clear summaries and outputs from complex research data.

Skills

Fluent English

Research & data

Analytical mindset

Proactive

Team collaboration

Education

Master's student in Sustainability/related fields

Job description

COFRA Holding AG is a family-owned group, headquartered in Switzerland, with operations in Europe, the Americas and Asia. COFRA has a diverse portfolio of investment businesses in private equity (Bregal Investments), real estate (Redevco) and asset management (Anthos Fund & Asset Management). Businesses and investments are also held in retail, clean energy and sustainable food.

Through business, COFRA strives to be a force for good in the world - a mission that began over 180 years ago. Today, we actively direct our expertise, energy and capital into businesses and investments that we believe have the potential to create superior value.

Think about sustainability differently. Make a real impact.

Are you curious about how businesses can create positive impact for people, society and the planet? Do you enjoy working with research, data, new ideas and complex sustainability topics? And are you looking for an internship where you can contribute to meaningful work while learning from experienced professionals?

At COFRA, we believe business can be a force for good. As a family-owned investment group, we focus on creating long-term value and driving positive change across industries and society. Our businesses operate across areas such as real estate, private equity, asset management and renewable energy, united by a shared ambition to make a lasting difference.

We are looking for a motivated and curious Sustainable Impact Intern to join our Sustainable Impact team. In this role, you will support a broad range of sustainability initiatives across COFRA and gain hands-on experience in how sustainability is embedded into business decision-making.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is analytical, detail-oriented and passionate about sustainability - but also eager to bring fresh thinking, an open mind and their own perspective to the team.

What you can achieve with us

As a Sustainable Impact Intern, you will support the team across a variety of topics, including climate, nature and biodiversity, human rights, responsible use of Artificial Intelligence, sustainability regulation and impact initiatives across the COFRA Group. Your work will contribute to how COFRA and its businesses create positive impact for people, society and the planet.

Your work may include:

• Supporting climate data collection, analysis, calculation and projections across different businesses
• Conducting research on climate transition plans, decarbonisation levers, sustainability trends, technologies and investments
• Helping assess sustainability-related risks, impacts and opportunities, including topics linked to nature and biodiversity
• Supporting research into the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence, including its social and environmental implications
• Screening and researching climate and nature-related investment opportunities, including carbon removal projects
• Supporting the development and implementation of sustainability frameworks, policies and strategies
• Contributing to COFRA’s human rights work through research, stakeholder engagement and preparation of presentations
• Monitoring upcoming sustainability regulation, webinars, literature and best practices, and translating insights into clear summaries for the team
• Maintaining and developing a database of ideas to further improve sustainable impact across COFRA
• Supporting COFRA’s impact community by helping with knowledge sharing, content curation and coordination of community meetings

You will work mainly with the Sustainable Impact team, while also having opportunities to connect with colleagues from other teams such as Data & Analytics, Strategy, Risk Management and COFRA’s different businesses.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, enjoys working with both research and data, and is comfortable exploring topics that are still developing. You do not need to know everything already - but you should be curious, proactive and motivated to build your knowledge.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a relevant Master's programme, preferably in Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, Finance, Economics, Data, Business or a related field
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Available for a minimum of 6 months; full-time availability is preferred
• Eligible to undertake an internship in the Netherlands for the duration of the internship. Please note that candidates must have the appropriate work authorisation and/or visa status required to complete the internship.
• We believe the best ideas come from people connecting in person, which is why we value human interaction and require employees to work from the office at least three days per week.

What will help you thrive in this role

• A genuine interest in sustainability, climate change, nature and biodiversity, responsible AI and sustainable business
• An affinity for research, data analysis and working with complex or ambiguous information
• A structured and detail-oriented approach to your work
• The ability to turn research and insights into practical, clear and concise outputs
• Curiosity about how Artificial Intelligence can be applied responsibly and effectively in a sustainability context
• A proactive mindset and willingness to take initiativeThe confidence to bring your own ideas, perspectives and constructive challenge
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a diverse team environment

Previous experience in sustainability, consulting, project management, finance, strategy, data or another relevant field is a plus, but not essential.

What we offer you

During this internship, you will gain practical experience in how sustainability is integrated into business-as-usual across a diverse international group.

You will join a collaborative and ambitious Sustainable Impact team where your work can contribute to real projects and ongoing initiatives. You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced sustainability professionals, receive guidance throughout your internship and build your understanding of how sustainability topics translate into business action.

You can expect:

• Meaningful work with real business relevance
• Exposure to a broad range of sustainability topics, including climate, nature, human rights and responsible AI
• Opportunities to work with experienced and diverse professionals across COFRA
• A supportive team environment where learning, curiosity and initiative are valued
• The chance to develop your research, analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Reimbursement of commuting costs when travelling by public transport, in line with our company policy
• A monthly internship allowance of EUR 800, based on a full-time internship