SAP Corporate Sustainability Intern (f/m/d)

We help the world run better

At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

What You’ll Build 

The SAP Internship Experience Program is SAP’s global, strategic, paid internship program that provides university students with opportunities to find purpose in their careers. This is more than an internship; it’s the foundation for a career built on connection, creativity, and impact. 

Position title: SAP Corporate Sustainability Intern (f/m/d) 

Location: Walldorf, Germany 

Internship duration: 6 months 

In this role, you’ll be an active member of the Corporate Sustainability team. The team leads SAP’s sustainability transformation to drive business success, avoid harm, and create positive impact for people and the planet. They collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to further embed sustainability into SAP’s corporate strategy and everything we do. This means identifying and acting on key impacts, risks, and opportunities in line with science, shaping SAP decision-making to consider sustainability, and leading environmental and human rights initiatives and programs. We invite you to become part of the team and take responsibility for the below tasks: 

• Contribute to the implementation of SAP’s environmental management system (ISO 14001), climate adaption strategy and nature investments 
• Research and present climate-related topics   
• Aggregate and analyze environmental and risk data 
• Create sustainability content for internal communication and documentation 
• Support the evaluation of stakeholder dialogues 
• Contribute to a diverse portfolio of sustainability initiatives 
  
  

What You’ll Bring 

We’re looking for someone who takes the initiative, perseveres, and stays curious. You like to work on meaningful innovative projects and are energized by lifelong learning. 

• Student (f/m/d) at a university or a university of applied sciences

Preferred fields of study: 

• Environmental sciences, business administration, sustainability or related fields

IT skills: 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (esp. MS Excel and PowerPoint)

Language skills: 

• Excellent English and German skills, both written and spoken     

Desired soft skills: 

• Passion for sustainability and the environment 
  
  
• Team player 
• Attention to detail 
• Good analytical and communication skills 
• Structured way of working 
• Proactiveness 
  
  

Where You Belong 

Be part of SAP Next Gen, a global community for students, universities, schools and educational partners, who are passionate about innovation and technology. 

1. Culture of Collaboration: Partner with experienced SAP colleagues and expert mentors who will support your growth. Grow professionally through personalized mentoring, coaching, and career development support. 
   
   
2. Project-driven Experience: Kickstart your career with hands-on learning experience, making an impact from day one by contributing to meaningful projects that help the world run better.  You’ll have endless learning resources at your fingertips and gain future-ready skills from a variety of virtual, in-person, and hybrid learning sessions, cultivated just for you, and aligned with our learning approach. 
   
   
3. Gain Visibility: Build relationships with leaders and peers across teams and functions. Showcase your ideas, skills, and creativity in a global, fast-paced environment. Open doors for future career opportunities within SAP and beyond.

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Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.  

We win with inclusion
SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

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Requisition ID: 441973  | Work Area: Corporate Operations  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Student  | Employment Type: Limited Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid