Job ID:  72585
Date:  Dec 17, 2024
Hybrid (Company Facility + Home Office)
Job function:  Other
Experience level:  Graduate Hire
Business:  TTH Strategy, Marketing & Transformation

Trainee Sustainability

Purpose/Mission: 

Contribute to the growth of the Taste, Texture and Health business by supporting sustainability projects and initiatives. You will play a key role in driving sustainability efforts, conducting research, and supporting the team in various environmental performance projects. 

 

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.  

 

Your key responsibilities: 

  • Conducting research and analysis on sustainability topics such as Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), carbon footprint, and sustainable sourcing 

  • Assisting in the development and implementation of sustainability initiatives across the Taste, Texture and Health business unit 

  • Supporting the team in data collection, analysis, and reporting on sustainability metrics 

  • Contributing to the creation of sustainability communications and marketing materials 

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive sustainability initiatives forward 

 

We bring:  

  • Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards. 

  • Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments. 

  • Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative. 

  • Collaboration with experts in health, nutrition, and beauty to drive progress. 

  • Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions. 

  • Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path. 

  • Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet. 

  • Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions. 

  • Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change. 

 

You bring:  

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field 

  • Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis and reporting 

  • Knowledge of sustainability concepts and tools, such as LCA and carbon footprint 

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment 

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 

  • You are organized, motivated, polyvalent, and a team player. 

 

Equal opportunities commitment 

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich. 

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.   

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.  

 

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know. 

 

About dsm-firmenich 

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.