Sustainability & Human Rights Internship

In a nutshell

Support TME’s Sustainability team to strengthen Human Rights & Due Diligence activities: gain hands-on experience with due diligence inquiries and EU regulation compliance, and create a roadmap to increase TME’s sustainability ratings.

Company Information

TOYOTA is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global corporation. Founded in 1937. Toyota now sells vehicles in 170 countries and employs over 350.000 people. Based in Brussels, Belgium, and staffed by 2.700 people and more than 60 nationalities, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) handles the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts & accessories, and manages Toyota’s European R&D, manufacturing, and engineering operations.

We are excited to be transforming into a mobility company focusing on bringing even more happiness to our customers through various mobility solutions.

Your team and your responsibilities

Team/division description:

The Sustainability division’s mission is to lead and coordinate the Sustainability activities through 360-degree business integration, fostering a sustainable development culture, effective governance, and strong dialogue with all relevant internal and external stakeholders.

The Human Rights & Due Diligence team specifically builds on compliance with human rights and due diligence legislation that we embed in the company, to create a positive impact for our stakeholders and proactively shield the company from risk.

Your project:

• Support TME implementation of EU regulations, with particular focus on ensuring EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation) compliance by Q4 2026
• Develop a roadmap to improve TME’s Sustainability ratings: Analyse recent ratings, identify gaps, propose initiatives and align implementation plan with Sustainability management and various TME divisions
• Investigate due diligence inquiries from fleet customers, NGO, or other stakeholders regarding Human Rights or environmental impacts in Toyota’s own operations or supply chain. Liaise with related divisions and draft replies

Your Profile

Your profile:

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• You are passionate about Sustainability in general, with a particular interest in human rights & due diligence
• You are studying in a relevant field such as business administration, sustainability management, economics, international development, communications, or political science
• You are dynamic and can easily connect with people from various backgrounds, to lead cross functional activities
• You are able to work independently and as part of a team
• You have good visualization skills to create impactful PowerPoint presentations

It is mandatory that applicants are students for the entire period of the internship.

We can only accept students with an EEA or Swiss citizenship (not requiring a work permit or visa to be eligible to perform an internship in Belgium)

Starting date: February 2026

Duration: 6 months

Confidentiality:

Due to business requirement, not all performed projects can be reflected in the internship report. This issue needs to be discussed with candidate/school in advance.

We offer

We offer a dynamic multicultural work environment with broad opportunities to learn every day and exciting career pathways that help you explore different disciplines or areas of expertise.

Your benefits

• Flexible working hours and hybrid working (homeworking, 10 days from abroad);
• Company restaurant – Warm dishes, salads and desserts daily, including Japanese and traditional Belgian specialties, as well as a vegan/vegetarian option;
• Sport facilities – Tennis, squash, volleyball, football and softball pitches are available at various Toyota sites;
• Team building activities and other personnel related events;
• Programs to support your physical and social well-being.

A truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace

At Toyota Motor Europe, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all. All our recruitment decisions are based on the individual and their qualifications along with the job requirements. The selection process is without regard to nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, ethnicity, disability or other personal characteristics. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination as our individual experiences and overall diversity is our key strength. Together we have the power to make a positive change and go beyond the ordinary.

If you need any specific consideration for the interview process due to disability or any other reason, please let the recruiter know.