Automotive Sustainability Regulations Intern

Ready to turn policy insights into sustainable business impact? Join Toyota and help shape the future of mobility through research, regulation analysis and innovation.

Toyota is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global company, founded in 1937. Today, Toyota sells vehicles in 170 countries and employs over 350,000 people worldwide.At Toyota Motor Europe (TME), with our headquarters based in Brussels, Belgium, around 2,700 colleagues from more than 60 nationalities work together across Europe. We are responsible for the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts and accessories, and we support Toyota’s European R&D, manufacturing, and engineering operations.We are on an exciting journey as we continue to evolve into a mobility company. Our goal is to create even more value and happiness for our customers through a wide range of mobility solutions.

Circular Economy & Energy Business function plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of Toyota Business by contributing to new mobility solutions & society. The team contributes to strategy & technology development, regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement and the identification of innovative circular economy & energy business opportunities.

The team works closely with internal functions, external partners, industry associations and European stakeholders to accelerate the transition towards sustainable future mobility and more resource-efficient and circular automotive ecosystem.

 

As a Circular Economy & Energy Business Intern, you will support ongoing strategic projects related to energy, more specifically in BEV charging, circularity and resource efficiency within Toyota Motor Europe.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Conduct desk research on trends, policies and best practices regarding circular economy and/or BEV charging in the automotive sector
• Support analysis of European BEV charging and circular economy regulations
• Propose initiatives and business models
• Collect, structure and analyse related data
• Support preparation of management presentations, reports and executive summaries
• Benchmark competitors and industry practices
• Contribute to stakeholder workshops and project meetings

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• You are currently enrolled in a Master's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Circular Economy, Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Public Relations or a related field
• You have a strong interest in BEV electrification and circular economy topics
• You are interested in the automotive industry and future mobility solutions
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• You are comfortable working with data and preparing structured analyses
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience with policy and regulation analysis and reporting on sustainability, life cycle assessment, BEV public charging, environmental policy or data analysis is considered an asset
• You are proactive, curious and eager to learn
• You enjoy working in an international and multicultural environment

 

Starting date

Monday, 2nd of November 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.

At Toyota Motor Europe, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for everyone. Our recruitment decisions are based on everyone’s skills, experience, and the requirements of the role.We welcome people of all backgrounds, including different nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, ages, religions, ethnicities, abilities, and other personal characteristics. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment. We believe that our individual experiences and diverse perspectives are a key strength, helping us learn from one another and grow together.Together, we can make a positive impact and go beyond the ordinary.If you need any adjustments or specific support during the recruitment or interview process, for any reason, we encourage you to let your recruiter know. We are happy to help create a process that works for you.