Clariant

Working Student (m/f/d) - Sustainability Management

Clariant  •  Munich, DE (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Job ID: 41727 | Location: Munich, Bavaria, Germany | Work Model: Onsite

Clariant – a focused, sustainable, and innovative specialty chemicals company – lives its purpose of "Greater chemistry – between people and planet" by driving sustainability-led innovation that creates real value for customers, society, and the environment alike.

Are you in the middle of your science, business, or engineering studies and looking for a meaningful job experience with a global player in the chemical industry?

Join our Adsorbents & Additives (A&A) Sustainability Transformation team and actively contribute to our sustainability agenda — from tracking our carbon footprint to supporting strategic sustainability initiatives across the business unit.


For our A&A teamin Munich, Germany, we are looking for a Working Student (m/f/d) - Sustainability Management.


The position is temporary (9 - 12 months) and will be part-time (15-20 hours/week). The ideal start date is November 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

  • Support sustainability data collection and analysis, contributing to strengthening the sustainability aspects of our value propositions and to fulfilling reporting requirements
  • Assist in performing Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and Product Carbon Footprints (PCF) across our Adsorbents & Additives portfolio, supporting key customer requests and internal product sustainability analysis
  • Help prepare internal and external sustainability communications, presentations, trainings and customer questionnaires
  • conduct research and support monitoring relevant sustainability regulations and trends that affect the Adsorbents & Additives portfolio and help identify best practices to inform decision-making
  • Support ongoing carbon emission reduction projects (focus on Scope 3) in line with the BU's strategic direction and commitments
  • Contribute to the sustainability assessment of products using Clariant's Portfolio Value Program, helping evaluate and communicate sustainability performance across the BU's product range

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a Master's program in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Business Administration with a sustainability focus
  • Strong analytical mindset - ability to structure complex information, draw insights, and translate data into clear recommendations
  • Excellent presentation skills - proficient in PowerPoint; able to craft compelling narratives for senior stakeholders
  • Clear and confident communicator - both written and verbal (in English, additional languages are an asset); comfortable working in an international environment
  • Proactive, organized, independent and detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset
  • Solid knowledge of sustainability topics - familiar with ESG frameworks, climate-related reporting (e.g. CSRD, TCFD), carbon footprinting (PCF & CCF), LCA or circular economy concepts


Our Offer

  • Hands-on experience in sustainability within a leading global specialty chemicals company
  • A collaborative and international working environment
  • The opportunity to contribute to real projects with measurable impact

Your Contact

Magdalena Viegas

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Tel. 069 305 36903

#LI-MV1

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.


At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

Clariant

About Clariant

As one of the world’s leading specialty chemical companies and led by its purpose "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", Clariant contributes to value creation with innovative and sustainable solutions for customers from many industries. Our portfolio is designed to meet very specific needs with as much precision as possible. At the same time, our research and development is focused on addressing the key trends of our time. These include energy efficiency, renewable raw materials, emission-free mobility, and conserving finite resources.

Whether in the lab, working in communications, recruiting new co-workers, or working on business strategy, we welcome all innovators and self-starters who like being challenged, who think out-of-the-box, who like working in an international environment, and who constantly strive to excel in his or her field. At Clariant you'll have the freedom to make a global impact -- with 10'481 colleagues and a vast global network.

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Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Pratteln, CH
Year Founded
1995
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