Summer Trainee, Sustainability
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We are looking for you - Summer trainee, Sustainability
We are looking for a summer trainee to join our Corporate Sustainability & Sustainability Reporting team in Espoo!
We are a team of 10 professionals dedicated to driving Neste’s sustainability vision and commitments forward. Together, we implement sustainability initiatives across Neste’s business and ensure our reporting meets increasing regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations.
Join us and grow your career! You'll have the opportunity to innovate, contribute your ideas, and play a meaningful role within our company. We're committed to providing you with proper onboarding, guidance, and the support you need to succeed and build your future with us.
Your role during the summer
You will get to work closely with our diverse team of sustainability professionals, and have the opportunity to deepen your own expertise across climate, biodiversity and human rights topics, as well as sustainability reporting, governance, regulation and risk management. You will be able to participate in our team’s daily work, develop transferable skills, and be a part of the global sustainability organization at Neste.
As a Summer Trainee, Sustainability, you will focus on tasks related to sustainability data management, reporting, and/or topical projects linked to climate, biodiversity and human rights, depending on your current knowledge, interests, and experience. You will work together with the subject matter experts in the team and with selected internal stakeholders. The working language of our international team is English.
The best combination to succeed in this role
The position follows the collective agreement for senior salaried employees. If you are in the early stages of your studies, the minimum starting salary is 2350 EUR. Your salary will also depend on relevant work experience and, for students, the number of completed course credits. We welcome applications from both current students and those who have graduated after 1st January 2025. Please note that you must be at least 18 years old at the start of employment. The summer job typically takes place between May 1 and September 30, 2026.
Let’s get you started
We look forward to receiving your application by February 3rd, 2026.
We will screen applications and the selection can be made already during the application period. We will do our best to contact all the applicants latest on week 14. The recruitment process will include one or two interviews held by the hiring manager. In some cases, we may also use a video interview. By submitting an application, you give us permission to consider it for all applicable summer jobs 2026. A health check, including drug testing, will be conducted for individuals selected for certain roles. A possible security clearance is obtained with your consent.
If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, we answer them at summerwithneste@neste.com . Due to the large number of applications, we are not able to comment on individual jobs or applications. You’ll find tips and answers to frequently asked questions from here .
We hope to see you this summer!
Neste in brief
Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company’s annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027.
Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com
We are looking for you - Summer trainee, Sustainability
We are looking for a summer trainee to join our Corporate Sustainability & Sustainability Reporting team in Espoo!
We are a team of 10 professionals dedicated to driving Neste’s sustainability vision and commitments forward. Together, we implement sustainability initiatives across Neste’s business and ensure our reporting meets increasing regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations.
Join us and grow your career! You'll have the opportunity to innovate, contribute your ideas, and play a meaningful role within our company. We're committed to providing you with proper onboarding, guidance, and the support you need to succeed and build your future with us.
Your role during the summer
You will get to work closely with our diverse team of sustainability professionals, and have the opportunity to deepen your own expertise across climate, biodiversity and human rights topics, as well as sustainability reporting, governance, regulation and risk management. You will be able to participate in our team’s daily work, develop transferable skills, and be a part of the global sustainability organization at Neste.
As a Summer Trainee, Sustainability, you will focus on tasks related to sustainability data management, reporting, and/or topical projects linked to climate, biodiversity and human rights, depending on your current knowledge, interests, and experience. You will work together with the subject matter experts in the team and with selected internal stakeholders. The working language of our international team is English.
The best combination to succeed in this role
- You are currently studying or have studied in a relevant academic field (Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Business Management, Social Sciences, Law, Political Science, International Relations, Geography, or similar).
- Motivation to learn and deepen your knowledge in corporate sustainability and ESG.
- Excellent communication skills in English, with ability to compose detailed reports using clear and concise language.
- Good understanding of sustainability basics e.g. global sustainability challenges, circular economy. Having a deeper understanding of global sustainability frameworks, evolving sustainability regulation, or methodologies to assess environmental and social sustainability impacts is an asset, but not required.
- Prior experience in the field of sustainability is useful, but not mandatory.
- Independent, self-motivated and detail-oriented way of working
- Fast learner, open to collaborating and sharing new ideas
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to different projects
- Neste summer trainees are valued and integral members of their teams
- Flexible working hours and possibility to work partly remotely depending on role
- Extensive self-study opportunities offered by our learning platform
- A chance to do voluntary work for one working day
- Access to our on-site gym located in Espoo, giving you the opportunity to stay active and energized
- Occupational health services and a leisure accident insurance
The position follows the collective agreement for senior salaried employees. If you are in the early stages of your studies, the minimum starting salary is 2350 EUR. Your salary will also depend on relevant work experience and, for students, the number of completed course credits. We welcome applications from both current students and those who have graduated after 1st January 2025. Please note that you must be at least 18 years old at the start of employment. The summer job typically takes place between May 1 and September 30, 2026.
Let’s get you started
We look forward to receiving your application by February 3rd, 2026.
We will screen applications and the selection can be made already during the application period. We will do our best to contact all the applicants latest on week 14. The recruitment process will include one or two interviews held by the hiring manager. In some cases, we may also use a video interview. By submitting an application, you give us permission to consider it for all applicable summer jobs 2026. A health check, including drug testing, will be conducted for individuals selected for certain roles. A possible security clearance is obtained with your consent.
If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, we answer them at summerwithneste@neste.com . Due to the large number of applications, we are not able to comment on individual jobs or applications. You’ll find tips and answers to frequently asked questions from here .
We hope to see you this summer!
Neste in brief
Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company’s annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027.
Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com