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Enabling Sustainable Futures.
London • New York • Amsterdam
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, ESG, impact investing, health & safety, environment and energy & clean technology.
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ESG strategy, Execution and Policies Senior Consultant
£Competitive
England
Sage's sustainability team is growing. This world-leading payment processing FintTech wants to build a diverse, dynamic and high performing team of...
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Sustainability Analyst
£Negotiable
London
Minimum is a Y Combinator-backed start-up, founded to tackle the biggest challenge currently facing humanity: how to get the world to net-zero carb...
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Head of Operational Excellence
£Competitive + Generous Benefits
England
Do you want to make Power for Good? Renewable Energy Systems (RES) Group is the world's largest independent renewable energy company. They are driv...
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Stakeholder Engagement Manager
£50,000 - £55,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus
Leicestershire
Driving positive engagement within key communities is essential to sustainability value creation and our client is investing in the people and plac...
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Head of Supply Chain Standards Operations
£Competitive
London
Are you an experienced and dynamic manager who is passionate about our oceans? Do you want to work with like-minded others to deliver sustainable s...
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VP of ESG
$Competitive
New York
Acre is proud to partner with a leading alternative investment management group with a strong history and track record in the private equity, credi...
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Embodied Carbon Lead
£Competitive
Hitchin
Are you motivated to leave the right social, environmental, and economic legacy? Can you use your experience to help the construction sector meet i...
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ESG Lead | Private Markets firm
$Competitive
Hong Kong
A prominent and highly respected private markets investment firm in the Asia Pacific region has retained Acre to help appoint an Environment, Socia...
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AD, Corporate Impact Investing
$Negotiable
New York
Global Impact Investing Network, GIIN, is a non-profit based out of New York that is the global champion of impact investing, dedicated to increasi...
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ESG Manager
£Competitive
London
Are you an experienced ESG and Reporting specialist who is looking to make an impact and support the global transition towards a circular and low-c...
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Social Performance Manager
£Competitive
London
Are you passionate about ensuring we have a fair, just and inclusive future, especially within the mining and metals industry? Are you interested i...
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General Manager, Communities & Social Performance
£Negotiable
Guinea
The Simandou mine represents one of the largest iron ore reserves in Guinea and in the world; on-the-ground mining work is about to begin - an oper...
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Sustainability Sales Manager
£Competitive
England
Location: Remote, UK Acre has partnered with a fast-growing global energy and sustainability consultancy, pioneering ESG and climate change solut...
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Consulting Solutions Architect - UK
£Competitive
England
Location: Remote, UK Acre has partnered with a fast-growing global energy and sustainability consultancy, pioneering ESG and climate change solut...
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Business Developer
£Competitive
Amsterdam
ZDHC is looking to hire a Business Developer that will be joining the organisation at an exciting and critical time in its growth. About ZDHC: ...
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VP Sustainability
£Competitive
Burgess Hill
Ready for a new leadership opportunity which puts sustainability at the heart of business decision making? Atlas Copco is a world leading organis...
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Head of Sustainability
£Competitive + Benefits
London
Are you interested in joining an organisation undergoing significant business transformation and commitment to sustainability? A newly created op...
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Decarbonization Analytics Manager
€Competitive
Gemeente Den Haag
Are you motivated by the energy transition journey that Maersk & APM Terminals are currently leading? Are you passionate about energy transition da...
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Group Head of Community
£Competitive
London
Drax plays a crucial role in the communities in which it operates around the world, providing jobs, educational support, training and social impact...
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Senior Compliance Manager - ESG
£100,000 - £125,000
London
An extremely established and well-known Financial Services organisation is currently looking for a critical hire within their global compliance tea...
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Group Ethical Trade Manager
£Competitive
Ely
Are you motivated by the opportunity to manage a world-class ethical trade function? Are you an experienced ethical or social sustainability profes...
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Partnership Manager
€Competitive
Amsterdam
About the Organic Cotton Accelerator The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA), believes organic cotton is the catalyst for a truly sustainable textil...
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Programme Manager - Finance & Capital Markets Transformation
£Competitive
London
Laudes Foundation is a new, independent foundation joining the movement that is responding to the dual crises of climate change and inequality by s...
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Group Head, Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
£Competitive
City of London
Our Client is a global FTSE100 leader in their space, with revenues of over £6 billion. They are the parent company to famous brands across 20 mark...
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Climate Change Engagement Manager
£Competitive
London
This role will be based in ArcelorMittal's London office 2 days per week. Are you motivated by making a significant impact on climate change perf...
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Sustainability Manager
£Competitive
Letchworth Garden City
Are you motivated to leave the right social, environmental and economic legacy? Can you use your experience to join an established team and work to...
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ESG Investment Research - IT & Technology
$Competitive + Benefits
New York
We have been retained by one of the leaders in responsible investing, with $40bn in AUM, to identify great candidates to join their investment rese...
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ESG Research Associate - Real Estate
$Competitive
District of Columbia
Acre is proud to be working with a long-time leader in responsible investing. Their mission is to deliver superior long-term performance to their c...
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Interim Chief Operating Officer
£60,000 (7 month contract length)
London
The Equator Principles Association is looking to hire an interim COO. The Equator Principles (EP) serve as a common baseline and risk management ...
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Senior Manager, Commercial Real Estate, ESG Programs
€Competitive
Falls Church
Are you looking for an opportunity to use your passion for commercial real estate, sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) s...
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Sustainability Manager
£40,000 - £45,000 + Car
Cheshire
Are you looking for an opportunity to do more than drive incremental change? An opportunity where sustainability is key to future-proofing a busine...
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Senior Consultant
£Competitive
London
Impactt Limited was founded in 1997 with the mission of improving the lives of workers in international supply chains in a way which makes business...
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Investment Associate - $1bn+ Decarbonization Fund, Dublin
€Competitive + Bonus
Dublin
We are currently supporting a US$1bn+ Private Equity firm making growth stage and buyout decarbonization investments across North America and Europ...
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Principal Consultant
£Competitive
London
Impactt Limited was founded in 1997 with the mission of improving the lives of workers in international supply chains in a way which makes business...
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Marketing & Communications Manager
£50,000 - £55,000
Cambridgeshire
Are you looking to join a phenomenally exciting start-up looking to attack one of the world's biggest nature-based issues? The team behind this hav...
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Head of Sustainability EMEA
€Competitive
Brussels
Are you looking for a position to leverage your extensive sustainability project management experience in a strategic and impactful role? Aliaxis...
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Head of HSE Operations & Fire Safety
£Competitive + Car + Benefits
England
Are you a highly capable and inspirational individual who can effect positive change? Do you have experience of developing a positive health and sa...
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Senior Director, Climate Change - Remote
£Competitive + 35% Bonus Potential + Private Medical + Pension 10%
Newcastle upon Tyne
Sage's brilliant sustainability team is growing, and fast. Sage wants to build a diverse, dynamic and high performing team of sustainability expert...
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Senior Consultant
£Competitive
London
HomeSun is one of the first business partners in the market capable of offering a complete strategic concept-to-delivery implementation of solar se...
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Sustainability Lead - Origgio
€Competitive
Milan
Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management. Headquartered in Aachen, Germany with over 4,500 employees, affiliates in 28 countries across Eur...
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Group Head of Sustainability
£Competitive
Newcastle upon Tyne
Bellway is a FTSE 250 five-star housebuilder that operates 22 divisions across England, Scotland, and Wales. If you are looking to join and lead an...
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ISO 14001 Account Manager
£Competitive
England
Are you an experienced environmental professional with several years of ISO 14001 experience? This could be an exceptional opportunity for you. A...
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Global Environmental Sustainability Manager - Law Firm
£Competitive
London
Acre is pleased to support a global law firm in its search for a Global Environmental Sustainability Manager to join their growing and ambitious gl...
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Chief Communications Officer
$194,321 - $207,276
Washington
Verra is a global leader helping to tackle the world's most intractable environmental and social challenges. Catalyzing tangible climate action and...
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Senior ESG Manager
€Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
Amsterdam
Mileway offers a unique opportunity for an experienced, ambitious and entrepreneurial Senior ESG Manager. This challenging position is both strateg...
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Global Sustainability Lead
€Competitive
Aachen
Are you an experienced sustainability professional looking to take your next step into an international company with ambitious sustainability goals...
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Labour Rights Programme Manager
£Competitive
England
Labour Rights Programme Manager - Maternity cover - 12 months - London / Amsterdam Laudes Foundation is an independent foundation joining the mov...
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Sustainability Lead - Aachen
€Competitive
Aachen
Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management, headquartered in Aachen, Germany. With over 4,500 employees, affiliates in 28 countries across Eu...
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Senior Director, Client Success
$Competitive
Virginia
This role can be based anywhere in the USA RE Tech is a proud women-led business that works with Heads of Sustainability and ESG to transform com...
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Head of Environmental Compliance
£Competitive + Generous Benefits
Worthing
Southern Water supplies over 500 million litres of drinking water every day to more than two million customers across Kent, Sussex, Hampshire and t...
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Lead Project Manager - Italy
€Competitive + benefits
Milan
Are you an ambitious Project Manager looking to take the next step into a leading player specialising in rooftop solar PV? This is a chance for y...
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Country Manager - Italy
€Competitive + bonus + car
Milan
Are you an ambitious and commercially minded professional looking to take the next step with a leading player in rooftop solar PV? This is a chance...
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Senior Standards Manager
£Competitive
London
Do you feel like you're not making enough of an impact? Is making a genuine difference important to you? If this is starting to relate, then it mig...
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Business Development Manager - Belgium & Netherlands
€Competitive salary + bonus + car
Belgium
Are you an ambitious and commercially minded sales professional looking to take the next step into a leading player in strategic climate consulting...
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Country Manager - Germany
€Competitive
Bremen
Are you an ambitious and commercially minded professional looking to take the next step with a leading player specialising in rooftop solar PV? T...
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Lead Project Manager - Germany
€Competitive
Bremen
Are you an ambitious and commercially minded professional looking to take the next step into a leading player specialising in rooftop solar PV? T...
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Senior Ethical Trade Executive, GDPR & Data Compliance
£Competitive
Dublin
Are you interested in the delivery of a global GDPR and compliance programme? Are you motivated by the idea of working in a global retail brand w...
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Senior Ethical Trade Executive, Sustainable Cotton
£Competitive
London
Are you a motivated professional with international exposure to trade, supply chain or programme development? Are you interested in creating a diff...
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Senior Manager, EMEA Sustainability Reporting
€Competitive
France
This position can be based anywhere in Europe. Are you looking to take your next step into a leading player in strategic sustainability consultin...
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Sustainability Packaging Lead
£Competitive
Aachen
Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management. Headquartered in Aachen, Germany with over 4,500 employees, affiliates in 28 countries across Eur...
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Senior Program Manager, Environmental Sustainability
£Competitive
London
Senior Program Manager, Environmental Sustainability The newly created sustainability team at HubSpot has bold ambitions. It is charged with deli...
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Managing Director - USA
$Competitive
New York
While society is making strides toward a sustainable future, it isn’t happening fast enough. ENGIE Impact delivers sustainability solutions and s...
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Group Head of Sustainability
£Competitive
Manchester
Looking for an opportunity to embed a sustainability strategy that drives true value creation within a business known for its continuous innovation...
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Sustainability Product Owner
€Competitive + Strong Benefits
Eindhoven
Through strategic data collection, governance, methodology and carbon accounting modules, our client offers its key customers and suppliers innovat...
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Head of Biomass Strategy
£Competitive
London
Do you have a background in Business Strategy, M&A or the development of joint ventures and are looking for an opportunity to drive sustainable gro...
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Global Director Sustainability
€Competitive
Almelo
Are you an experienced ESG professional looking to take your next step into an international company with ambitious sustainability goals? Acre is w...
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ESG Data and Analytics Lead at Global Asset Manager
£Competitive
London
A leading global financial firm providing a wide range of investment management and wealth management services is looking to make a senior hire int...
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Director Sustainable Innovation
$Competitive + Benefits
New Jersey
At Modern Meadow (MM) we are harnessing the power of design, biology, and material science to produce high performing, sustainable, and scalable bi...
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ESG Director
€Competitive
North Holland
Are you an experienced Climate Change and Sustainability specialist looking to join an ambitious and purpose-driven firm? This is a newly created a...
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Project Leader - Rail Systems
€Competitive
Friedrichshafen
Rolls Royce Power Systems is making the exciting transition towards renewables, and is looking for a Project Leader to help the business lead this ...
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Health & Safety Specialist
£Competitive
England
Minerals and metals are essential for modern living. Among other things, they enable farming, healthcare, communications, water and energy supply, ...
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System Architect - Stationary Infrastructure
€Competitive
Friedrichshafen
Rolls Royce Power Systems is currently working to identify a new System Architect - Stationary Infrastructure; an exciting role in their growing te...
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Senior Sustainability Consultant
€Competitive
Paris
Are you ambitious consultant with experience in the sustainability space looking to take your next step into a leading player in strategic climate ...
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Carbon Specialist
£Competitive
Cheltenham
Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your sustainability knowledge within one of the widest reaching manufacturers in the UK market? Acre is...
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Teamleiter Projektentwicklung (m/w/d)
€Competitive
Osnabrück
TEAMLEITER PROJEKTENTWICKLUNG (M/W/D) WELCHE AUFGABEN ERWARTEN SIE: Ihnen obliegt die disziplinarische und fachliche Führung eines Projektt...
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Product Sustainability & Life Cycle Assessment Expert
€Competitive
Göttingen
Sartorius is a trusted partner for the bio-pharmaceutical industry and laboratories. Their ambition is to simplify progress in life science researc...
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Lead - Sustainable Packaging, Print & Paper
€Competitive
Amsterdam
Acre has partnered with Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute in search of an exceptional individual to join their highly dedicated and ta...
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ESG Quantitative Research Analyst, VP
$Competitive Salary + Bonus
Washington
We are currently working with a long standing and fast-growing investment management group in their search for an ESG Research Analyst to join thei...
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Geograph / Geowissenschaftler als Senior Projektentwickler Windenergie (m/w/d)
€Competitive
Kassel
Leidenschaft für erneuerbare Energien und Technik sowie das Streben, wirtschaftlichen Erfolg mit ökologischer Verantwortung zu vereinbaren, zeichne...
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CR and Sustainability Market Survey: Results
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