Working Student Sustainability Support (d/f/m)

Essity is a leading global hygiene and healthcare company. We are committed to improving the quality of life through high-quality hygiene and healthcare solutions. We sell our products and solutions in around 150 countries under many strong brands, including the global market leaders TENA and Tork, as well as well-known brands such as Jobst, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, Vinda and Zewa.

Time for practice?

Is it time to put your books aside and put your theoretical knowledge into practice after successfully completing your first few semesters? Then apply now!

About the role

For our Sustainability Support Team within the PLD business, we are looking for a working student with up to 20 h / week for 1 year to support our team as soon as possible. The position can be located in Munich, Mannheim, Neuss or Witzenhausen.

What You Will Do

• Support desk research on emerging sustainability norms, regulations, and country-specific standards (e.g., bio-mass, life cycle assessment).

• Assist in coordinating data collection from suppliers and production sites, ensuring timely and accurate input for sustainability assessments.

• Help prepare presentations and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

• Contribute to ongoing sustainability projects, including communication and follow-up with multiple stakeholders.

• Gain insights into corporate sustainability practices, life cycle thinking, and the dynamics of the PLD business.

Who You Are

• Currently enrolled in a university program in Sustainability, Engineering, Science, or a related field.

• Interested in environmental topics, circular economy, and eco-design as they relate to products and operations.

• Familiarity with life cycle assessment standards (ISO 14040/14044) and sustainability frameworks is a plus.

• Awareness of LCA software tools (e.g., SimaPro, GaBi) is desirable.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with data.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Well-organized with strong time management and project coordination skills.

What We Can Offer You

The benefits listed refer to the Mannheim location. If you want to start at another location, these may vary.

• Compensation & Benefits
  Attractive compensation, Corporate Benefits, allowance for a great variety of meals in the canteen, good IT equipment, factory outlet and free give-aways

• Work-Life-Balance
  Hybrid working model, 30 days of vacation per year based on a 5-day week, joint arrangement of working days

• Learning & Development
  Detailed onboarding, a personal contact person, coaching & mentoring, exciting and challenging tasks, further training opportunities such as a digital learning platform

• Health & Well-being
  Health and well-being month, mindfulness courses, "PME Familienservice”, employee surveys

• Team & Collaboration
  People culture, equal and valued team member from day one, freedom to develop your own ideas, communities & networks, co-working spaces

• Mobility
  Very good transport connections (line 3 station directly in front of the office), bicycle

This is Us

At Essity our Beliefs & Behaviours (Care, Collaboration, Courage and Commitment) is the foundation for our inclusive culture and as such something we are living on an everyday basis. With a purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being diversity, equity & inclusion is established in our core.

We are committed against discrimination on the basis of color, ethnicity, migration history, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, caregiving responsibilities, disability, chronic illness, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information and other. We explicitly welcome applications from people who are structurally, institutionally, intersectionally discriminated.

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Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day.

Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life.

Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. I In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!