Thesis Project in AI for Sustainability Analytics

Explore how AI can turn sustainability data into valuable business insights. At Sandvik Group Sustainability, this master’s thesis project gives you the opportunity to investigate how AI can support sustainability analytics, business development and competitive advantage. 

Sandvik Group Sustainability is part of the Sandvik Group, a global leader in engineering solutions. We’re committed to conducting business in a sustainable and responsible manner and to supporting our customers in their transition towards sustainability. 

Background and scope of the project 

The project focuses on analyzing and investigating the potential use of AI for sustainability analytics. It explores how large amounts of information from external databases, together with business data, can be used for analytics that support business development and provide a competitive edge. 

The purpose is to investigate how AI can produce relevant insights into sustainability-related matters and how these matters affect Sandvik’s business. 

Work description 

You investigate how AI agents can support business development by combining environmental and product data.  

The work includes: 

• Analyzing and investigating the potential use of AI agents for business development and competitive advantage. 

• Combining large amounts of environmental and product data for sustainability analytics. 

• Investigating opportunities to scan, compare and summarise reports on how sustainability-related matters affect Sandvik’s business. 

• Exploring how Sandvik’s products can support the sustainability transformation. 

• Developing AI models and conducting comparative analyses. 

Student background 

We’re primarily looking for a master’s student in engineering or business within sustainability, environmental science, data science or a related field. A genuine interest in AI and sustainability is essential. 

• Experience in independent research is highly valued. 

• Experience in data analysis is highly valued. 

You’re curious about how technology and sustainability connect, and you approach complex information with an analytical and independent way of working. 

Our culture 

At Sandvik, we’re tech driven, innovative and entrepreneurial. We believe that success is a team effort so we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and reach their full potential. So, we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our differences. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us further.  

Duration of the project 
The thesis project lasts 20 weeks, starting (11 January 2027 or as soon as possible).  

Contact information 

For further information about this project, please contact Filip Ivarsson, Sustainability Officer Sandvik Group, +46 (0)76-114 52 42 

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How to apply 

Send your application no later than November 1st, 2024. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English. Please note that we don’t accept applications by e-mail. Job ID: R0098154.