Social Impact & Due Diligence Intern

About Signify Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond. At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals.

Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career. Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world.

This is an exciting job opportunity for you to light the way as a Social Impact & Due Diligence Intern in Amsterdam or Eindhoven with Signify. In this role, you will be supporting the team in assessing and managing social and human rights impacts and risks of our operations and along our value chain. You will report to the Sustainability & Due Diligence Lead in Signify and work closely with colleagues responsible for human rights and due diligence processes with teams outside of the sustainability department.

• Support the continuous improvement of Signify’s human rights due diligence and monitoring processes, with a focus on our salient human rights risks in our own operations.
• Conduct research and analysis on emerging human rights and sustainability regulations to identify new requirements and support implementation planning.
• Review evolving international standards, guidance, and best practices related to human rights due diligence, responsible business conduct, and social sustainability.
• Support the development and implementation of Signify’s Just Transition workplan, including research, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination activities.
• Analyze social impact, risk, and performance data to identify trends, improvement opportunities, and insights for decision-making.
• Contribute to the development of practical tools, processes, and methodologies that translate due diligence concepts and frameworks into operational practices.
• Conduct benchmarking of peer companies, industry initiatives, and leading practices related to social impact and human rights management.

While we value and appreciate all applicants, we believe that the following experience and skills will be needed to shine brightly in this job opening:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sustainability, Human Rights, Public Policy, International Relations, Business Ethics, Law, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Good English, both written and spoken.
• Available to start an internship in January or February 2027, full-time (40 hours per week), for a period of 6 months.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights and recommendations.
• Interest in human rights due diligence, social sustainability, responsible business conduct, and sustainability regulation.
• Ability to translate concepts, frameworks, and theoretical models into practical processes, tools, and business applications.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft concise and well-structured materials.
• Proactive, curious, and hands‑on mindset, with a willingness to learn and contribute across a wide range of sustainability topics.

• Continuous mentoring and feedback throughout your internship.
• Internship allowance; the exact amount depends on your situation (also towards rented…