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Summer Trainee, Sustainability

Posted on Jan. 15, 2026

Uusikaupunki, Finland
0 - 0 USD (yearly)

Temporary

Summer Trainee, Sustainability job opportunity

Introduction

Speed has always been in our DNA - join us on the fast lane for unlimited passion for technology and innovation. This is your chance to join a company that is transforming the industry and building the future.

Providing end-to-end expertise in advanced manufacturing, Valmet Automotive is a trusted partner for contract manufacturing and industrializing future technologies across automotive, defense, and high-tech industrial sectors.

As a unique industry player in Finland, we offer unlimited opportunities to build an inspiring career.

Are you curious about green innovation, sustainability reporting, and corporate responsibility? Would you be our new Trainee in the Group Finance & Sustainability team?

The Sustainability Trainee will support in advancing the Group’s sustainability reporting by contributing to CDP reporting, building robust processes for CSRD compliance, and supporting EU Green Taxonomy, working together with colleagues in Finland, Germany and Poland. In addition, work areas can include other Group Finance-related tasks aligned with trainee's interests. This role offers hands-on experience in sustainability reporting, data management and communication within the manufacturing environment.

Your summer with us will include

1. CDP Reporting

Assist in the preparation, collection, and submission of the annual Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) reports.
Collaborate with internal teams to gather environmental data such as carbon emissions, energy consumption, and water usage.
Analyze reporting gaps and recommend improvements to achieve higher CDP scores.
Monitor industry benchmarks and trends to enhance CDP reporting processes.

2. Supporting sustainability reporting processes

Support the development of internal processes and frameworks to comply with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the EU Taxonomy.

3. Other Responsibilities:

Supporting Group finance in other Group Finance-related tasks aligned with trainee´s interests, such as IFRS reporting and internal controls.
Monitor regulatory developments, industry trends, and innovations in sustainability reporting.
Contribute to cross-functional team efforts to embed sustainability into the company’s culture and operations.

We hope that you

Are a recent graduate or current student in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.

Have basic knowledge of sustainability reporting standards (e.g., CDP, CSRD); financial reporting is a plus.

Possess strong analytical skills and can work with data.

Communicate effectively in English; Finnish is optional.

Are proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn.

Preferred: Previous experience or coursework in sustainability, reporting, or ESG.

Location & Trainee Period

The job is located in Helsinki or Uusikaupunki but has a possibility to work also from Turku office and remotely.

The trainee period runs May–August.

We offer you

A supportive team that will guide you and help you succeed in your role.

An international work environment where both Finnish and English are used daily.

A paid internship with a salary depending on completed study credits and flexible working hours.

For further information

You can contact recruitment@valmet-automotive.com

Ready to join the fast line to the future industries? If you are interested in joining the Sustainability team for the summer 2026, please send in your application by February 8, 2026!

Valmet Automotive, founded in 1968 in Finland, is a company focused on contract manufacturing of cars and other industrial products. Valmet Automotive is one of the leading vehicle contract manufacturers in the world, and one of the largest European manufacturers of convertible roof and kinematic systems, including electric vehicle charging flaps and active spoilers. The company offers its decades of expertise also beyond the automotive industry, for example, to the defense sector. Valmet Automotive’s greenhouse gas emission reduction targets are externally validated by Science Based Targets initiative. Valmet Automotive operates in Finland, Germany, and Poland. Valmet Automotive’s gross sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 2.3 billion and net sales were EUR 511.4 million.

Contract Nature: Temporary

Company: Valmet Automotive Oyj

Location: Uusikaupunki, FI, 23500

Helsinki, FI, 00100

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