Your tasks

ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certificationis one of the leading certification systems for sustainability, traceability and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. If you are passionate about sustainability and would like to join our highly motivated and diverse teams to make a difference, we are looking forward to welcoming you as Working Student for the ISCC PLUS Team at the ISCC head office in Cologne.

Monitor and analyse regulatory and policy developments in Japan relevant to sustainability certification, circular economy, recycling, renewable materials and sustainable fuels
Follow market and regulatory developments related to bioplastics, bio-based plastics, chemically recycled plastics and other circular materials in Japan
Support the further development and adaptation of the ISCC PLUS certification system for the Japanese market
Support the development of ISCC Japan FIT and related certification requirements
Research Japanese legislation, policies, standards and industry initiatives and assess their implications for ISCC certification
Support the translation and localisation of ISCC requirements, guidance documents and technical materialsbetween English and Japanese
Support the translation and adaptation of ISCC Logos & Claimsfor the Japanese market
Conduct research on Japanese market trends, sustainability initiatives and emerging applications for ISCC certification, particularly in the plastics, chemicals and bio-based materials sectors
Support engagement with Japanese companies, industry associations, policymakers and other relevant stakeholders
Prepare presentations, background materials, regulatory summaries and internal briefings related to Japan
Support the ISCC team in the continuous improvement and development of certification requirements and market-specific solutions

Your profile

Currently studying Law, Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Environmental Policy, or a related field
Native or professional-level Japanese, with strong English skills (at least C1)
Strong interest in sustainability, circular economy, bioeconomy, recycling, bioplastics and environmental regulation
Ability to understand and summarize regulatory and technical requirements
Structured, reliable and comfortable working across different cultures and regulatory contexts
Proactive mindset and willingness to take responsibility for your own topics
Confident use of Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word and Excel

Why us?

We are an international and diverse team of passionate and experienced experts, joining forces for a sustainable future! We believe that our team is our core assetand we support our people as best we can.

To help you build your future and thrive with us, we offer:

Development Opportunity

Close collaboration with our sister companies Meo Carbon Solutions GmbH, GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services, 4C Services and ClimatePal, giving you even more development opportunities
Professional onboardings to help you have an ideal start with us
The opportunity to work independently and bring in own ideas
Discover your own career path and interests in field of sustainability

Great Team Environment

Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Student Event, Christmas Party)
Opportunity to work in a multicultural environment (64 nationalities) with professionals from different backgrounds

Benefits

Hybridset-up (depending on working days pattern)
Vacation days based on the working days pattern, special holidays and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas eve, new year’s eve, carnival monday)
An attractive and modern office in the centre of Cologne with free fruits and snacks