Working Student Sustainability, Climate & Responsible Sourcing

Company Description

Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately 21,000 employees. For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people’s homes and modernized our way of living through innovation and cooperation. We are looking for talented individuals who, in addition to their passion for their own role, also have strong team spirit and want to contribute to supporting a meaningful corporate mission.

Job Description

Right in the heart of Vattenfall, at Business Area (BA) Markets, you will find an inspiring international environment, with a culture of care and personal growth, enabling you to be who you are, have fun, build strong relationships and learn every day. Find out what our colleagues think about our culture:

In BA Markets, the independent Compliance & Operational Risk Management (COR) function supports and challenges the business by fostering a strong compliance with applicable legislation, including ESG (environmental, social and governance) legislation and frameworks.

Would you like to gain practical experience

Then join our team in BA Markets as a Working Student.

By supporting our Responsible Souring Manager in relevant tasks, you will gain valuable practical experience in how ESG regulation and frameworks apply to an international energy company and, specifically, energy and commodity sourcing and trading.

What you will do:

support sustainability, climate and responsible sourcing activities across BA Markets

conduct research and analyse sustainability, climate and other ESG-related regulatory developments relevant to energy markets and commodity trading

support climate-related initiatives, including climate risk assessments

assist in sustainability due diligence, responsible sourcing assessments, monitoring sustainability-related risks, and engagement with industry initiatives and external stakeholders

collect, review and maintain ESG-related data, records and documentation used for reporting, assurance and continuous improvement purposes

assist in the preparation of sustainability reports, presentations, management materials and internal communications.

Qualifications

You are curious, structured, motivated to learn, think outside the box and eager to “run an extra mile”.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sustainability or Environmental Science

Strong interest in sustainability, climate and responsible business practices

Able to work independently and with a high level of integrity (you handle sensitive data with discretion and confidentiality)

Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Experience or coursework related to sustainability, climate, supply chains, sustainability reporting or due diligence is considered an advantage, but is not required.

Additional Information

Location: Solna, Stockholm

Start date: as soon as possible

Working time: could be discussed and adjusted

Hybrid working with regular office presence

Duration: 6-9 months

Application Deadline: Please send us your application including a english CV no later than 30.09.2026.

Contact Information:

For questions about the position, please contact Irina Holmgren at irina.holmgren@vattenfall.com

For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Isabelle Westerlind at isabelle.westerlind@vattenfall.com

The trade union representatives in Sweden can be reached via Vattenfall´s switchboard +46 8 739 50 00. Sven-Gunnar Gremlin, Akademikerna and Simon Salomonsson, Unionen.

Diversity and Inclusion – In Everything We Do

At Vattenfall, we value being Active, Positive, Open, and Safety-conscious. We are looking for employees who share our vision and can contribute to strengthening our company culture. We believe that diversity helps build a more successful and attractive company, and we strive to be role models in diversity and inclusion.

Vattenfall actively works to ensure that all employees have equal opportunities and rights, regardless of age, ethnic or cultural background, gender identity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or disability. Read more about how we work with diversity and inclusion here.

Vattenfall is part of Sweden’s critical infrastructure, and therefore many of our positions are security-classified. If this position is security-classified, a security screening will be conducted prior to employment in accordance with the Swedish Security Protection Act.

About Vattenfall

Vattenfall is a leading European energy company with 12 million customers and approximately 21,000 employees. We are convinced that there is a way to build a future in which everyone can choose fossil-free ways to transport, produce, and live.