Sustainability & Regulatory Analysis Intern – Summer 2026

About this Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

Are you interested in sustainable packaging and how EPR regulations affect how businesses operate and achieve their sustainability goals? If so, you could be a great fit for our Sustainability & Regulatory Analysis Internship.

What you’ll do

• Learn about current and upcoming regulations (EPR) and how businesses decide and engage in advocacy efforts in support of business objectives
• Market strategy evaluations for lowest environmental impact solution identification based on regulatory analysis research
• Review and engage with government affairs on upcoming legislative impact on different market segments in consumer goods
• Communicate the value proposition of products and / or activities that reduce GHG emissions and achieve regulatory compliance
• Gain practical experience in working with sustainability focused business projects which may include but are not limited to upskilling yourself and colleagues, collaborating with customers, engaging with lifecycle assessments and communication of value propositions

What makes you a good fit

An undergraduate student graduating in 2027 or 2028 or a graduate student pursuing a degree in Political Science, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or Packaging Engineering

Demonstrated interest through coursework, projects, or personal motivation in environmental impact and sustainability

Willingness to learn and collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and levels of sustainability expertise

Strong communication skills; written and verbal

Familiarity with data visualization tools

Data analysis expertise with the ability to translate findings into actionable insights

Prior experience in government or administrative advocacy is a plus

Some benefits of joining Henkel as an intern

Exciting projects that allow you to make real impact and collaborate with Henkel colleagues worldwide.

Countless learning opportunities available through Henkel’s online learning platform with over 9,000 professional courses.

Networking events with Henkel business leaders, experts and sustainability ambassadors.

Ongoing feedback discussions throughout the internship that allow you to accomplish concrete goals.

In-person and virtual social events to connect with other Henkel interns across the country.

Following your internship, you may be invited to join Henkel as a returning intern or full-time employee.

Additional information

This internship is NOT eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support.

Henkel’s Summer 2026 internship program starts on May 27th, 2026, and runs through mid-August.

Recruitment for our 2026 internships starts in late August 2025 and runs through early March 2026 or until all our positions are filled.

If selected to move forward in our recruitment process, you will receive an email from our talent acquisition team.

If a position you applied to is filled by another candidate, you will receive an email from our team alerting you that the position is closed.

The salary for this role is $27 / hour. This is the rate that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.