Challenges

Afriflora SDG-Challenge

Develop a sustainable business strategy to transform Afriflora’s plastic waste into practical and valuable products for the benefit of the company, its employees, the local community and the environment. This initiative aims to reduce plastic waste, enhance sustainability, and provide tangible benefits to all stakeholders.


  • Students in Business Economics, Mechanical Engineering, Process Technology, Environmental studies. Agriculture, or Sustainability.

  • Legmeerdijk 313, 1431 GB Aalsmeer, Netherlands
  • 16 Oct 2024
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Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport SDG-Challenge

How can CIBG find creative interventions to boost team trust and foster a more open and safe working environment?


  • Dutch speaking students only! Minimum B1 level. No other requirements

  • Rijnstraat 8, 2515 XP Den Haag, Netherlands, Hybrid
  • 17 Oct 2024
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Gemeente Delft SDG-Challenge

Inhouse sprint between 02/10 - 18/10. Exact date TBD


  • TBD

  • Stationsplein 1, 2611 BV Delft, Netherlands, Hybrid
  • 24 Oct 2024
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Gemeente Harderwijk SDG-Challenge

How can we effectively integrate sustainable procurement into our organization's procurement processes, and what specific standards, tools, and methods can support our colleagues in adopting sustainable procurement practices, with a particular focus on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?


  • Sustainability, circular economics, urban development, business administration, social sciences

  • Havendam 56, 3841 AA Harderwijk, Netherlands, Hybrid
  • 17 Oct 2024
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Amgen SDG-Challenge

The challenge is to benchmark existing methodologies for measuring transportation and distribution carbon emissions in the downstream value chain and develop a tailored approach for Amgen to accurately assess the carbon footprint of delivering its products to customers.


  • Econometrics/data analyst, sustainability, IT, engineers, AI

  • Minervum 7061, 4817 ZK Breda, Netherlands, Hybrid
  • 17 Oct 2024
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SDG-Challenge Spring 2025

The SDG-Challenge connects students with organisations to solve real-world sustainability issues aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It offers students hands-on experience by working on business cases, helping companies implement sustainable strategies. Through collaboration, the initiative aims to create future changemakers while empowering businesses to enhance their sustainability efforts.


  • All students who wish to make an impact on the SDGs!

  • Netherlands
  • 5 Mar 2025
Deadline registration 1 Feb 2025
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Completed Challenges

Malmberg SDG-Challenge

Malmberg seeks to assess and reduce the environmental impact of its IT operations. This initiative aims to uncover current environmental footprints and devise a strategic plan for mitigation, aligning with the company's commitment to sustainability in technology.


  • Environmental Science and Sustainability, Information Technology and Computer Science, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Educational Sciences.

  • Magistratenlaan 138, 5223 MB 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
  • 15 Oct 2024
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Achmea SDG-Challenge

How can Achmea utilize its proprietary DNA technology to drive real behavioral change in young people (ages 16-24) with Type 2 diabetes by guiding them towards healthier lifestyle choices?


  • Behavioral Sciences, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Mental/Psychology, Sports/Movement/Lifestyle, Tech/IT

  • Handelsweg 2, 3707 NH Zeist, Netherlands, Hybrid
  • 14 Oct 2024
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Bayer SDG-Challenge

How can Bayer's R&D department repurpose hybrid crops that are no longer usable after the screening process, rather than destroying them?


  • No specifics - just thrilled to work with a multidisciplinary team of positive thinkers!

  • Leeuwenhoekweg 52, 2661 CZ Bergschenhoek, Netherlands, Hybrid
  • 10 Oct 2024
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