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Enabling Sustainable Futures.
London • New York • Amsterdam • Singapore
Climate Change
Sustainable Finance
ESG
Sustainability
Corporate Affairs & Communications
Energy & Cleantech
Environmental
Health & Safety
Our dedicated climate change recruitment team is expert in connecting talented candidates who have the ability to make an impact with progressive organisations to drive sustainable change. Our network is unparalleled in tackling climate change, with a focus on decarbonisation, climate finance, meeting ambitious net-zero targets, and nature-based solutions.
We find impactful people to make your business ready for tomorrow.
As pioneers of search, recruitment and talent development in sustainable finance in 2003, Acre was the first recruitment consultancy with a global team specialising in responsible investment, sustainable finance, and impact investing. Our work has created the largest and most established global recruitment network for sustainable finance professionals.
We are proud to enable businesses to build resilience, manage risks and become more sustainable.
We work with talented professionals in all areas of ESG, from influential leaders to help push forward sustainable investment and corporate citizenship agendas, to analysts and reporting practitioners. Acre’s pioneering work in sustainability, ESG, responsible investment, sustainable finance and impact investing is paving the way for a more sustainable future, and has created the largest global recruitment network and the most comprehensive dataset in the market.
We enable organisations to manage risk, utilise ESG research and integration to become more sustainable, and outperform their markets.
At Acre, we work with aspirational businesses with the potential to make real impact; from those who are just beginning their transition to a more sustainable future, to those whose purpose is to make change happen. 20 years of experience in sustainability recruitment, combined with our extensive global network and our range of sustainability jobs, enables us to provide talent solutions that are designed to deliver this change.
We find talented sustainability professionals and develop their skills to make a true impact in ambitious, progressive organisations.
We have in-depth experience helping organisations take a pragmatic approach when connecting with society. Our dedicated corporate affairs and communications executive search team are always on hand to consult, advise and challenge boards and executive committees to identify, evaluate and secure the modern blend of skill sets required to enable better corporate decision-making.
We’ll meet you at the point where your business’s purpose, performance and reputation meet, bringing esteemed market leaders to your corporate affairs and communications jobs.
As one of the first and only firms specialising in energy and clean technology recruitment, we’ve been placing world-leading experts in energy and clean technology jobs with corporates, power producers, consultancies and technology innovators since 2003. If your business is aspirational to meet ambitious net-zero targets, regardless of what industry you’re in, we’re best placed to support.
Your business needs to invest in clean energy and prioritise energy-efficient carbon projects; our business knows the right people to help you drive this change.
Driving impactful environmental change starts with cultural change, and we understand the difference that the right people make. Our environmental recruitment consultants are trusted by leading corporates, NGOs, non-profits and consultancies to build high performing environmental teams and to place well-established professionals into a range of environmental jobs.
If your business is ambitious to drive meaningful environmental change, get in touch with our specialist environmental recruitment team today.
Since 2003, we’ve been connecting talented candidates who have the ability to make an impact with progressive organisations to ensure that their people get home safe and well, every day. Not only can our specialist health and safety recruitment team find the best candidates for your health and safety jobs, but we’ll also develop and nurture existing teams to ensure they have the skills required for your business to prosper and progress.
We find and develop the current and future leaders that your business needs to build a safer, more sustainable future.
What Our Clients Say...
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We had been looking to fill a difficult role for 2 years and had been through several rounds of interviewing without success. With their networking and specialist knowledge of the area, Acre was able to find a number of talented candidates which led to a successful appointment.
Global Technical Manager
Syngenta
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As trawlermen the world over will attest, you're going to get a better catch if someone knows where the fish are to be found. When it comes to recruitment, Acre appear to know not just where the fish are, but the specific type of fish you are searching for in particular. We were delighted with the recruitment process and the high-calibre candidates it produced. Great service as well.
Head of Community & Campaigns
The Co-Op
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Acre was the only specialist search firm able to assist with our CSR search requirement. They were professional and extremely knowledgeable and we would not have been able to hire the talent we did without their expert assistance.
Sustainability Manager
Bank of America
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I have worked with Acre, for several years, to secure sustainability experts. I have found their capacity to understand the assignments, rapidly identify and match potential candidates - and then smooth the way to successful appointments - to be outstanding.
Sustainability Manager
Jaguar Landrover
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When we needed to recruit a Sustainable Development Manager, we looked for an organisation that specialised in this discipline and could work to a high standard. Acre did not disappoint - and the level of service provided was first class. Despite a very focused and defined job role, they were efficient in providing a shortlist of qualified candidates from which we were able to select an applicant of quality.
Head of Human Resources
Euro Tunnel
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Operating globally from our offices in the UK, Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, we live by our values, and we are driven by our shared vision; brighter futures for all.
This is what drives us – the knowledge that we are providing organisations with outstanding talent, with the right skills to make the biggest impact in progressive organisations, across sustainability, climate change, corporate affairs & communications, corporate responsibility,ESG, impact investing, health & safety, environment and energy & clean technology.
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Head of Communications
$78,000 - $84,000
Banjar Bali
Are you an experienced senior communications expert looking to create and expand impact in the space of conservation finance? Are you looking for a...
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ESG Reporting Manager
£Competitive
London
Do you have the desire to join a market-leading global energy provider, experience in highly regulated markets, and the drive to work with a busine...
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Senior Nature Programme Officer
£50,000 - £63,000
England
Are you a Sustainability professional interested in working for a global membership body in the mining and metals sector? Our client aims to brin...
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Director of Member Engagement
£Competitive
Europe
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) is a collaborative, global, multi-stakeholder non-profit alliance for the fashion industry. It is made up o...
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Change & Communications Specialist - Sustainability Reporting
£Competitive
Amsterdam
For over 150 years, Heineken has been passionate about making a positive impact on the world around us. Their "Brew a Better World" vision for 20...
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CSRD Financial Reporting Specialist
€Competitive
Amsterdam
For over 150 years, Heineken has been passionate about making a positive impact on the world around us. Their "Brew a Better World" vision for 20...
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Interim Director of Sustainability
£1,000 - £1,250 Per Day
London
Acre is delighted to be working with a global manufacturer supplying many of the best-known automotive brands to hire an interim Director of ESG. ...
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Senior Group Sustainability Manager
£Competitive
London
Are you looking to make a significant impact as a senior leader within a global FTSE 250 organisation, reporting directly to the Group Head of Sust...
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ESG Data Analyst
£Competitive
London
Our client, a Global Investment Management group, is seeking an ESG Data Analyst to join their Sustainable Investing team. The role will require ma...
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ESG Analyst
$90,000 - $120,000
Philadelphia
Acre has partnered with a highly entrepreneurial private equity firm with a strong focus on industrial technology and innovation in identifying an ...
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Global Sustainability Lead
€Competitive
Aachen
Grünenthal Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management. Headquartered in Aachen, Germany, with over 4,500 employees, affiliates in 28 countrie...
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ESG Energy and Technical Manager
$125,000 - $150,000 + Bonus
Boston
Office Environment Preferred location: Boston Other GID offices considered: Atlanta, Dallas and San Francisco Acre is partnered with GID, a priva...
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ESG Manager
$125,000 - $150,000 + Bonus
Boston
Location: Boston, Office Environment GID is a privately held and vertically integrated real estate company that develops, owns, and operates a port...
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Senior Director, Membership - Fixed Term Contract
£Competitive
Europe
Location: Remote The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) is a collaborative, global, multi-stakeholder non-profit alliance for the fashion indust...
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Executive Director
£Competitive
London
We are delighted to partner with Aldersgate Group, as they appoint their next Executive Director. The Aldersgate Group is an alliance of leaders...
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ESG & Impact Investment Analyst
£Competitive
Singapore
Are you passionate about deploying capital in an impactful way? Acre is partnering with Tsao Family Office (TFO), a leading family office based i...
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ESG Performance Manager
£50,000 - £65,000
London
Are you an ambitious data-oriented professional that has a passion for ESG? Are you motivated to join a leading infrastructure organisation that is...
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Environmental Manager - Law Firm
£Competitive
London
Are you an experienced environmental specialist with extensive experience developing and implementing strategy across a corporate environment? A ...
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Head of Fire Safety HSE Operations
£Competitive + Car + Benefits
London
Are you a highly capable and inspirational individual who can effect positive change? Do you have experience in developing a positive culture, beha...
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Research Associate
€Competitive
Amsterdam
Acre is supporting GRI in the recruitment of a Research Associate within the Standards Division to work either hybrid from Amsterdam or remotely (+...
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Research Manager
€Competitive
Amsterdam
Acre is supporting GRI in the recruitment of a Research Manager within the Standards Division to work either hybrid from Amsterdam or remotely (+/-...
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Water Stewardship Expert
€Competitive
Amsterdam
Do you think we can do better for the environment? Then join Heineken to Brew a Better World. In this role, you will have a significant opportunity...
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Global Biodiversity Manager
€Competitive
Amsterdam
Do you think we can do better for the environment? Then join Heineken to Brew a Better World. In this role, you will have a significant opportunity...
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Senior Editor
€Competitive
Netherlands
Acre is supporting GRI in the recruitment of a Senior Editor within the Standards Division to work either hybrid from Amsterdam or remotely (+/-2 h...
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Investment Manager - Impact Fund
€Competitive
Gemeente Den Haag
Are you a seasoned financial professional looking to contribute with your expertise to the mobilisation of capital for the protection and restorati...
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(Senior) Manager, Standards
€Competitive
Netherlands
Acre is supporting GRI in the recruitment of a (Senior) Manager within the Standards team to work either hybrid from Amsterdam or remotely (+/-2 ho...
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Head of Forestry
€Competitive
Amsterdam
Land Life Company Land Life is a technology-driven nature restoration company that plants trees at scale. With a mission to restore the world's 2 b...
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Senior External Alignment Manager, Standards
€Competitive
Netherlands
Acre is supporting GRI in the recruitment of a Senior External Alignment Manager, Standards Division, to work either hybrid from Amsterdam or remot...
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Corporate Sustainability Manager
£Competitive
London
Suntory Beverage & Food Great Britain & Ireland (SBF GB&I) is home to iconic brands, including Ribena and Lucozade and is a proud member of the Sun...
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Senior Technical Content Manager, Standards
€Competitive
Netherlands
Acre is supporting GRI in the recruitment of a Senior Technical Content Manager, Standards, to work either hybrid from Amsterdam or remotely (+/-2 ...
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Vice President - Product Engineering (CleanTech)
$250,000 - $300,000 + Equity
California
Acre has been engaged by a major name in the US clean-tech manufacturing sphere to recruit a Vice President of Product Engineering. Our client is p...
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Sustainability Executive - Retail
£Competitive
London
Are you currently working in the property or retail sector and have been successful in implementing ESG strategies across standing assets? Do you w...
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Senior Standards Officer (Sector/Topic)
€Competitive
Netherlands
Acre is supporting GRI in the recruitment of a Senior Standards Officer to work either hybrid from Amsterdam or remotely (+/-2 hours CET) with the ...
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Institutional Business Development Director
£Competitive
London
Our client is a £20bn + AUM, independent, private, owner-managed investment manager with a global presence that invests in private and public equit...
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Director of ESG
$Competitive
Atlanta
Location: Atlanta, Park City, or Cincinnati Preferred; Remote Considered. Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. ("PECO" or the "Company") is one of the...
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Executive Director
$150,000 + Benefits
New York
Our client, the Climate Safe Lending Network (CSLN), is an international multi-stakeholder collaborative is seeking an Executive Director to overse...
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Head of Sustainability Strategy, Private Equity Firm
£Competitive
City of London
Acre has been retained to help appoint a Head of Sustainability Strategy for a private equity firm keen to leverage value creation, through this ne...
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Responsible Business Lead
£Competitive
London
Fairtrade is a system of certification that aims to ensure a set of standards are met in the production and supply of a product or ingredient. For ...
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Climate Finance Data Modelling Lead
£Competitive
London
Acre is working with a progressive global asset manager in searching for a Climate Finance Data Modelling Lead. This is a senior role within the ...
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Chief Operations Officer
€Competitive
Amsterdam
Land Life Company: Planting trees at scale through innovative technology Land Life is a technology-driven nature restoration company that plants ...
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Director of Sector Standards
€Competitive
Amsterdam
Acre is supporting GRI in the recruitment of a Director of Sector Standards to work either hybrid from the Amsterdam area or remotely(+/-2 hours CE...
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Australia Director
$AUD Competitive
Victoria
Creating direct, nature positive impact in a growing business and climate solutions sector. Join Land Life in its mission to help restore the wor...
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Managing Consultant - Sustainability Communications
$Competitive + Benefits
Singapore
Are you someone who is deeply committed to driving sustainability and helping clients assess and communicate their sustainability journey? A bout...
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Senior Electrodialysis Stack Engineer
$170,000 - $210,000 + Benefits
Pasadena
Are you an engineer excited by the potential of large-scale carbon removal? Acre is proud to be working with a cutting-edge tech company ready to r...
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Managing Consultant - Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems
$Competitive + Benefits
Singapore
Are you passionate about sustainable agriculture and food systems? A boutique sustainability strategy consultancy with a global presence and collab...
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Senior Sustainability Manager
$Competitive + Benefits
Hong Kong
Do you dream of working in hospitality, entertainment, and gaming, but can't be in three places at once? Are you passionate about providing excepti...
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Business Development Manager
£Competitive
Paris
Are you passionate about a net-zero carbon future? Do you want to work at the forefront of the Voluntary Carbon Offset market? Removall is a Pari...
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Sustainability Manager
£Competitive
London
At Little Moons, good business means being good to both people and our wonderful planet. This unique and innovative frozen and chilled mochi busine...
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Executive Director
$Competitive
Memphis
Launched in 2020, the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is a program that offers brands and retailers the critical assurances needed to source more sustai...
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Project Development Leadership Roles, Battery Storage IPP
$Competitive + Bonus + LTIP + 401K + Benefits
Texas
Are you an ambitious renewable energy or large-scale infrastructure developer looking to break into the standalone battery storage space? Acre is...
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Senior Director of Strategic Growth
$150,000 - $175,000
New York
The Global Electronics Council (GEC) is a mission-driven non-profit launched in 2006 and dedicated to creating a more just and sustainable world. T...
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Vice President of Sustainability
$250,000 - $275,000 + Benefits
New York
Acre has partnered with one of the world's top CPG firms to find a Vice President of Sustainability for their global business. Reporting to the c...
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Team Manager (Licensing)
£Competitive
London
Are you interested in influencing, motivating and guiding a team to deliver excellent customer service and meet agreed service levels? Do you enj...
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Senior Corporate Responsibility Manager
£Competitive
London
Are you motivated by the opportunity to join a world-class responsible business team? Are you an experienced Corporate Responsibility professional ...
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Senior Decarbonisation Manager - Air Freight
€Competitive
Europe
Maersk is committed to decarbonising its business by 2040. Do you have the passion, curiosity, and knowledge to become a pivotal part of their jour...
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Head of Carbon Pricing
£Competitive
London
Acre is working with one of the world's leading carbon markets solutions providers to help them hire a Head of Carbon Pricing. They are one of the ...
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Senior Manager - Circularity & Decarbonization
$250,000 + Bonus
Virginia
Are you a savvy business and sustainability professional excited about the circular economy? Are you experienced in consulting, confident and com...
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ESG Manager - Law Firm
£85,000 - £90,000 + Benefits
London
Are you an experienced ESG strategy consultant confident in embedding ESG Strategy work into businesses? Do you want to make more of an impact? A...
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Featured Content
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Faces of Acre - Protecting our Oceans
In our ongoing 'Faces of Acre' series, we sat down with Jack Mulloy, Principal Consultant, Sustainable Finance and Impact Investing, to discuss his pro bono work as a business developer for the marine conservation charity Sea Shepherd. Jack shared with us the passion he has had for marine conservation since childhood, the incredible work he has already done to contribute to the protection of our oceans and how his role at Acre aligns with his work at Sea Shepherd.
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CR and Sustainability Market Survey: Results
The 2020 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Market Survey, undertaken by Acre, Carnstone and Flag, provides a comprehensive insight into the salaries and benefits, responsibilities and backgrounds of 1,500+ people working in the CR & Sustainability sector.
Wondering about diversity, budgets and team sizes in sustainability? What about salary increases and the gender pay gap? Download your copy now.
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To achieve brighter futures for all, we must act now.We work with your people, the leaders of today and tomorrow, taking the time to understand the skills your business needs to achieve your ambitions and create impact.And, with our in-house leadership assessments, we can advise on the talent solutions that are designed to deliver this change.
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