Sustainability Compliance & Reporting – Student
Intern position
Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly
southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark,
we’ve grown into the world’s leading specialist producer of plant-based oils,
employing more than 4,000 people across the globe.
We work with our customers to make the products you love
even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or
putting the crunch into your croissant. And it’s not just food — we work across
industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for
the planet.
Everything we do is about Making Better Happen™.
AAK LOCATION
This position is based at our headquarters in Malmö,
Sweden.
About the role
We are looking for a Sustainability Compliance &
Reporting Intern to join our global Legal &
Compliance team and work with sustainability topics. This is an exciting
opportunity for a student who is passionate about sustainability and wants to gain
practical experience working with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
topics in an international business environment.
Working closely with our Sustainability Compliance &
Reporting Manager, you will support a variety of ESG initiatives, helping to
ensure AAK remains compliant with evolving sustainability regulations while
contributing to meaningful projects that create positive impact. You will
collaborate with colleagues across the business, supporting reporting
activities, regulatory assessments, data analysis, and process improvements
while gaining valuable insight into sustainability compliance within a global
organisation.
In addition, we offer flexibility around your exams and
study schedule, with an average working time of 15–20 hours per week,
allowing you to combine your studies with valuable professional experience.
Responsibilities
- Support the Sustainability Compliance & Reporting Manager with global ESG compliance and reporting activities.
- Assist with ESG gap assessments for new and emerging sustainability regulations.
- Coordinate updates to sustainability documentation, policies, and reporting materials.
- Gather, analyse, and maintain ESG-related data to support reporting and compliance activities.
- Support sustainability initiatives and projects across the business.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulations and alignment with AAK's business processes.
- Provide administrative and project support to the global Sustainability team.
About you
- Currently studying Sustainable Development, Environmental Law, Business Administration, or another relevant discipline.
- Passionate about sustainability and interested in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) topics.
- An international and inclusive mindset with the ability to work effectively in a global organisation.
- Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Comfortable working with data and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- A collaborative team player who enjoys working with a variety of stakeholders.
- Reliable, proactive, and able to manage expectations while delivering on commitments.
In return AAK offers
- Join a pioneering company in specialty oils and fats, driving innovation and sustainability.
- In AAK you can work across 25+ countries, gaining international exposure and collaborating with a diverse team.
- AAK invests in your development with training, mentorship, and clear career paths.
- You will contribute to a greener world with AAK's sustainability-focused approach.
- Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values every individual's perspective and talents.
Contact and information
For further information about the position, please contact
Emily Lumb, Talent Acquisition Specialist: Emily.lumb@aak.com
About AAK
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many
of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting,
healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer
Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each
customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and deep
knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate and
confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice
and Personal Care.
Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with
customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation
Centers, and the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on
Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making
Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.
AAK prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex,
sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability,
religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from
discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to,
admission to, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or
employment and application for employment.
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