Sustainability Internship 2026

About VAT Group

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We are guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

Intern in Sustainability Management

Are you looking for an opportunity to gain experience in Sustainability Management or obtain valuable experience during or after your education? Here is one of many interesting topics VAT can offer: You support Sustainability Management in the daily business and assume responsibility for tasks and dedicated projects.

 Responsibilities:

 As an Intern working in Haag, St. Gallen (Switzerland) you can expect to:

• Support the Group Sustainability Management in the annual sustainability reporting process
• Ensure successful project management for data collection, validation and reporting from planning to delivering/reporting
• Interact with stakeholders inside and outside the company to gather and discuss information and share insights
• Analyze and interpret data
• Support in quality check and review of the sustainability report
• Summarize insights of the report and prepare for internal and external communication (e.g. via tailored presentations)
• Collaborate with the Group Sustainability Management team on other projects 
• Work in a hybrid setup (a mix of in-office and remote days)

Qualifications: 

• Initial exposure to project management (whether academic, extracurricular, or professional) is required. Reliability, high dedication to quality and independent working style are a must
• Knowledge about Sustainability Reporting and/or Carbon Accounting is an advantage
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills with a sense for pragmatic solutions
• Fluency in English, intermediate German speaking skills are a must
• Experienced in Excel and PowerPoint

Start date: 1st of October 2026
Workload: 100 %
Duration: 6 months 

Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities

We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct.