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Enabling Sustainable Futures.
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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
New Opportunities

Find Your Next Challenge
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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Sustainability Manager
$Competitive
North Carolina
ABOUT TECHNIMARK Technimark is a global leader and manufacturer of high-value injection-molded packaging solutions for the world's most respected c...
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Chief Growth Officer
€Competitive
Amsterdam
About Land Life Company Land Life is a technology-driven nature restoration company that plants trees at scale. With a mission to restore the world...
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Fixed Income Fund Manager
£Competitive
London
Acre has partnered with a leading UK investment manager who is looking for an assistant fund manager to join their high-performing fixed-income tea...
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ESG Director - Maternity Cover
£90,000 - 110,000 + £7,000 car allowance
Essex
Acre is delighted to once again partner with Harwich Haven Authority on recruiting an Interim ESG Director for a 12-month FTC. They are responsible...
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Climate-Tech Specialist, Family Office
£Competitive Salary
London
We are currently supporting a US family office in their search for a Climate-tech Specialist to join their small team in London. The family office ...
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Sustainability Lead - Rural Estates
£Competitive + Car Allowance
Chester
Are you looking to lead the sustainability strategy for a rural estates group? Acre is excited to be working exclusively with Grosvenor, an inter...
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VP Project Execution
$250,000 - $300,000
Illinois
Do you want to take on some of the largest infrastructure projects in North America at a globally leading IPP in an immensely visible position? A...
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VP Global Business Development & Power Market Strategy
$250,000 - $400,000
United States of America
Acre has been retained by a pioneering developer of alternate energy technology, set to revolutionize the global power grid. Our client has, over t...
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Head of Sustainability
£Competitive + Benefits & Bonus
London
Join Cadogan as Head of Sustainability and lead the path to a greener future. Cadogan is a family business which owns and manages an extraordinar...
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Senior Sustainability Propositions Manager
£Competitive
London
Are you an experienced B2C propositions professional with a keen interest or experience working within sustainability? Are you looking to join an o...
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Sustainability Program Manager
€Competitive
Eindhoven
Are you experienced in project management and seeking a role in sustainability? Our client is a global leader when it comes to agri-food commodit...
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Sustainability Program Manager (Poland)
€Competitive
Warsaw
Are you experienced in project management and seeking a role in sustainability? Our client is a global leader when it comes to agri-food commodit...
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CSRD Reporting Manager
€Competitive
Breda
Are you a senior non-financial reporting professional who wants to have an impact at the global level? Do you want to work at the forefront of the ...
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Sustainability Director
€Competitive
Paris
Acre is supporting the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) in the recruitment of a Sustainability Director to be based at the CGF's headquarters in Paris. ...
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National Environmental Sustainability Manager
£Competitive
City of London
Are you an experienced environmental sustainability professional with a strong understanding of energy, water waste and biodiversity? Are you looki...
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Head of APAC
$Competitive
Singapore
Are you passionate about protecting the environment and tackling urgent global challenges? Are you looking for a job that allows you to make a re...
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Impact Analyst
£Competitive
London
Are you an experienced analyst with an interest in development finance? The Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) is an innovative infr...
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Partner
£Competitive
Europe
Demand for blue foods - food from aquatic sources - is expected to double by 2050. Innovation in this sector is desperately needed and Hatch has be...
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VP Sustainable Finance - Product Control
£Competitive
London
Are you experienced in sustainable finance products and controls? Acre is working with a leading global bank to help them hire a VP of Sustainabl...
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Head of Social Value
£90,000 + Bonus + Package
United Kingdom
Do you have the desire to drive the social value strategy for one of the UK's largest construction and civil engineering organisations? The Head ...
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Sustainability Sales Manager, Private Equity
€Competitive
Paris
Are you looking for a purposeful and entrepreneurial role within a leading global player in strategic sustainability consulting? As Sustainabilit...
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Sustainability Sales Leader, Private Equity
€Competitive
Madrid
Are you looking to take on a purposeful and entrepreneurial role with a global leading player in strategic sustainability consulting? As Sustaina...
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Vice President, Project Development
$Competitive + Bonus + Equity
Houston
Acre has been retained by a leading Private Equity-Backed IPP looking to identify a Vice President, Project Development to support the growth of th...
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Senior Manager/Director of Sustainability
$Competitive
Hong Kong
Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to lead a small team in driving sustainability efforts in the airline amenities industry? If ye...
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Sustainability Manager
$Competitive
Hong Kong
Looking for a meaningful and impactful role in sustainability? Do you have experience in GHG Assessments, Life Cycle Assessments, or Environmental ...
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Regional Health & Safety Manager Europe
€Competitive
Amsterdam
Are you passionate about Health & Safety and employee wellbeing? Do you have a talent for driving change and moving others willingly towards a desi...
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Net Zero Carbon Manager
£70,000 - £90,000
London
Do you have the drive to lead the decarbonisation strategy for one of the UK's largest construction and civil engineering organisations? The Net ...
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Senior/Lead Commercial Analyst UK
£Competitive
London
Are you looking for an exciting quantitative opportunity in the energy industry? Our client is seeking a Senior Commercial Analyst to join a dyna...
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Sustainability Communication & Implementation Manager
€Competitive
Oss
Are you looking for a position that combines sustainability and communication while having a broad international responsibility? Acre's client is...
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Assessment & Assurance Lead
£Competitive
England
An international multi-stakeholder initiative within the extractives and energy space is looking to grow their team. The Assessment and Assurance...
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Head of ESG & Sustainability
£Competitive
England
We are looking for someone strategic, passionate about the planet and people, and driven to create a better future for the next generation and beyo...
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Investment Analyst
€Competitive
Amsterdam
We are working with a growth stage impact private equity firm to hire an Investment Associate to join its team in Amsterdam. The organisation has o...
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Global Category Buyer Energy
€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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Portfolio Analyst
€Competitive
Hague
Looking to join an international organisation that focuses on investments that support sustainable value creation while combining extensive industr...
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Communications Manager - Private Equity
€Competitive
Paris
Are you a communications specialist looking for the opportunity to join a well-established and purpose-leading private-equity investor? This is a...
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Corporate Responsibility Manager
£55000 - £75000 + Benefits
London
Are you an ambitious, tech-savvy ESG professional looking for a new challenge within the mining industry? Do you wish to support the corporate resp...
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Interim ESG Senior Reporting and Insights Manager
£Competitive
City of London
Acre is partnered with an internationally renowned consumer goods organisation in over 190 countries, with several billion consumers every day. Wit...
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Sustainability Communications Consultant
£Competitive
London
Are you a communications professional with a passion for and an interest in sustainability, looking to develop a meaningful and impactful narrative...
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Senior Director, Climate and Environment
$Competitive
Vancouver
Are you a sustainability executive who'd like to design and implement the climate and environmental strategy for a high-growth, globally recognized...
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Senior Director, Responsible Supply Chain
$Competitive
Vancouver
Are you a Responsible Supply Chain executive who'd like to design and evolve the Global Responsible Supply Chain function at a high for a high-grow...
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Senior Climate Specialist
£Competitive
Edinburgh
Are you passionate about climate change? Are you looking to challenge yourself by moving into a high-impact role at an industry-leading Asset Manag...
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ESG Reporting, Senior Manager
$Competitive
Chicago
Are you an experienced ESG reporting professional looking to take your next step with a leading sustainable packaging producer? Ardagh Metal Pack...
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ESG Asset Manager
£Competitive + Benefits & Bonus
London
Acre is delighted to be working in partnership with a leading property development business to identify their new ESG Asset Manager. The ESG Asse...
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Responsible Sourcing Manager
£Competitive
Ipswich
LDH's vision is to be the best in class Own Brand Grocery supplier. Acting with integrity towards both suppliers and customers, placing strategic p...
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Head of Commercial Analysis - Renewables
£Competitive
London
Are you a seasoned leader with a background in power market modelling and a passion for low-carbon energy? Do you have a deep understanding of powe...
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Business Development Manager - Strategy - France
€Competitive
Paris
Are you an ambitious and commercially minded sales professional looking to take the next step with a leading player in strategic climate consulting...
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Head of Partnerships
£Competitive
Sacramento
About Land Life Land Life is a technology-driven reforestation company with the mission to help restore the world's 2 billion hectares of degraded ...
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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 2030 ...
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Global Water Stewardship Specialist
€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 opportuni...
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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 new...
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Sales Executive - Impact Investing
£Competitive
London
Net Purpose is a high-performing new firm at the forefront of innovations in Impact Measurement and a dedicated Sustainable Investing data provider...
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Senior Sustainability Consultant - French Speaking
€Competitive
Paris
Are you an ambitious consultant with experience in the sustainability space looking to take your next step into a leading player in strategic clima...
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Featured Content
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The Sustainability Census has closed!
Find out more here:
The Sustainability Census Survey has officially closed, and we are gathering insights on the global sustainability employment landscape.
The survey will produce the largest and most global report of its kind with datasets from sustainability experts in North America, Europe and the UK, and Asia.
Stay tuned for the results.
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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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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.