Sustainability Compliance & Reporting Intern

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.