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Intern Sustainability

Role overview

Summary

This internship focuses on enhancing sustainability practices within STICHD's operations. You will collaborate with the Sustainability Team and various stakeholders to support data collection and sustainability projects, contributing to the company's commitment to social and environmental responsibility.

Qualifications

  • HBO or WO level studies, 2nd year or higher.
  • Available full-time (32-40 hours).
  • Proficiency in English.
  • Preferred: Minimum of 4 months, 6 months
  • Preferred: Knowledge of environmental or social aspects in sustainability.

Responsibilities

  • Support the collection & validation of environmental data from offices.
  • Investigate & kickstart improvements on selected topics from environmental data results.
  • Support the collection & validation of supply chain environmental and social data.
  • Assist on product sustainability topics, including material certifications.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Research
  • Communication
  • Detail Oriented
  • Teamwork
  • Proactivity
  • Quick Learning

About the company

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stichd

  • Fashion, Apparel & Luxury
  • SME
  • 501–1,000
We are a family of experts creating and designing a home for fashion essentials (bodywear, legwear, swimwear), fanwear (motorsport, football) and lifestyle for exceptional brands. Connecting design, sales, logistics, marketing, & e-com, we are Consciously Crafting Convenience for our customers and consumers. Across our three areas; essentials, fanwear and lifestyle we serve both B2B and B2C. From branded socks and underwear to fashionable swimwear and fanwear, we are proud to make products that are personal to you and to the world. At stichd we call them humble heroes. The first pieces you put on and the last you take off. Those pieces that make cheering for your favourite team and driver, that much more enjoyable. A member of the PUMA Group, stichd is a licensee with its HQ located in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands. In addition, stichd has a global presence with sales offices throughout Europe, the UK, in Mexico, in China and in Southeast Asia. The fanwear team is primarily situated in London. The company’s warehousing and logistics are located in Tilburg, Netherlands and via our service partners in Mexico, China and Malaysia. Employing over 750 people, the company’s current brand portfolio includes for our Essentials business: PUMA, Tommy Hilfiger, Levi’s, Head and Calvin Klein. For our Fanwear business: Ayrton Senna, BMW Motorsport, Formula 1, Formula E, Mercedes F1 Team, Williams Racing, Porsche Motorsport, Scuderia Ferrari F1 Team, Aston Martin F1 Team and Manchester City Football Club. And for our Lifestyle business: BMW Lifestyle. At stichd you have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic company, with unique insights into multiple global A-list brands. We are a collective of professionals with diverse personalities and backgrounds where integrity and expertise are balanced with humility. Passionate about our people, products, partners and planet we are dedicated to becoming more conscious of our impact. Always growing, moving and learning.

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Job description

The Job

We are looking for an eager and versatile Sustainability intern to join our growing stichd Sustainability Team. Are you interested in improving sustainability within a business and do you have a good eye for detail? Then this position could be a great fit for you. You will work directly with our Sustainability Team, as well as internal and external stakeholders, and will be involved in data collection and exciting sustainability projects on both social and environmental sustainability. You will learn about sustainability in the textile industry, sustainability reporting standards and regulations, and implementation of activities.

The team drives sustainability initiatives within the global organization and is overviewing sustainability standards and certification, processes and reporting.

Your Mission

  • Support the collection & validation of environmental data from our offices.
  • Investigate & kickstart improvements on selected topics from our offices’ environmental data results (waste management, electric mobility, etc.).
  • Support the collection & validation of supply chain environmental and social data.
  • Support on product sustainability topics; following up on 2026 material use results with the Product Team, overlooking material certifications, etc.

Your Talent

  • HBO or WO level studies, 2nd year or higher;
  • You are available full-time (32-40 hours);
  • Minimum of 4 months, 6 months is preferred;
  • You are passionate about sustainability;
  • You enjoy working with multiple teams simultaneously;
  • Proficiency in English;
  • A go-getter with a sharp eye for details and perfectionist mentality;
  • Quick learner, eager to grow;
  • Self-starter, proactive, positive attitude;
  • Strong communication skills;
  • Ability to conduct research on sustainability topics and derive concrete and actionable findings and recommendations
  • Preference: knowledge of environmental or social aspects in sustainability and experience with supply chains and/or external partner communication.

This internship is based in the Netherlands. Working remotely from other countries is not possible.


We Offer


·         Internship allowance of € 500,- based on full-time; 

·         Enough free fruit for you daily vitamins; 

·         Provided lunch for low cost; 

·         Employee discount on the PUMA, Levi’s, Fuelforfans and BMW Lifestyle websites; 

·         International working environment with colleagues of more than 50 different nationalities; 

·         Wellbeing activities (f.e. yoga, pilates and bootcamp and a gym); 

·         Internship based in the Netherlands; you are expected to arrange and cover your own travel (e.g., using your student travel card).



About Us



We like to think of ourselves as a family of experts.

Ok, we know what you’re thinking: at over 700 members, that’s a pretty big family. But what we really mean is that, whatever our skills or our story, whatever the task or the time pressure, we’re in it together. Pushing each other, backing each other and believing in each other, always.

We’re one STICHD. And that matters, because this one company does a lot.

We partner with some of the world’s most iconic brands to create products that people love. From socks and underwear to swim and fanwear. From PUMA and Levi’s to Formula 1 and Manchester City. From design and logistics to retail and events. From our HQ in the Netherlands to sales offices and logistics centres all over the world. Like we said: a lot.


Why join us?


Because at STICHD, you get the best of both worlds. The buzz and exposure of working on a global scale with the world’s biggest brands. The freedom and flexibility to find your own passion and follow your own path. But most of all, because we care. We really care. About our brands and products. About each package and every fan’s experience. About one another.

We have some amazing people at STICHD. People with different backgrounds and skillsets, perspectives and personalities. Global leaders in their field who always stay curious, grounded and never stop learning.

Does this sound like it could be you? Click ‘apply’ and show us what you’ve got!

AQCUISITION AS A RESULT OF VACANIES IS NOT APPRECIATED

STICHD provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at STICHD and PUMA, and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At STICHD and PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically.



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