Climate Change Recruitment

Building the Teams Tackling the Defining Challenge of Our Time

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Every organisation faces the urgent need to act on climate change. Whether it’s reducing emissions, adapting to physical risks, or investing in resilience, businesses require leaders who can combine technical expertise with strategic vision.

Acre partners with companies, investors, and non-profits to recruit professionals who can translate climate ambition into measurable action. Through our specialist executive search and professional recruitment services, we connect organisations with individuals who can lead the climate transition across sectors and geographies.

From carbon accounting and climate strategy to transition planning and adaptation, we help our clients find the talent driving real-world climate impact.

Get in touch today to discuss how Acre can help your business scale.

Why Climate Change Recruitment Matters Now

Climate change is reshaping the global economy. Regulations, investor expectations, and societal pressure are accelerating the shift towards net zero. Organisations are being held accountable for their climate disclosures, transition plans, and the credibility of their targets.

This has created an unprecedented demand for professionals who can assess climate risks, develop climate transition pathways, and integrate resilience into business operations. The challenge lies not only in ambition but in execution - building the teams capable of delivering transformation at scale.

Acre’s Track Record in Climate Recruitment

With over two decades of experience in sustainability, ESG, and executive search, Acre has been at the forefront of hiring for climate change and decarbonisation roles.

We have supported clients across energy, finance, manufacturing, technology, and consumer markets in building climate functions - from senior strategy leaders to technical specialists in carbon measurement, adaptation, and reporting. Our global reach allows us to identify exceptional professionals ready to lead the climate transition and deliver tangible results.

Key Segments of the Market

Climate Strategy & Net Zero Planning

Senior professionals developing and implementing net zero and climate transition pathways aligned with science-based targets.

Carbon Accounting & Reporting

Experts quantifying emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3, ensuring accurate data and credible disclosures in line with TCFD, ISSB, and GHG Protocol frameworks.

Climate Risk & Adaptation

Specialists assessing physical and transition risks, integrating them into financial and operational planning.

Transition Finance & Investment

Professionals bridging sustainability and capital markets to fund climate solutions, low-carbon infrastructure, and innovation.

Climate Data, Technology & Innovation

Leaders leveraging technology, analytics, and AI to track emissions, model risk, and optimise decarbonisation strategies.

Roles We Recruit For

Executive Roles

Chief Climate Officer
Global Head of Net Zero & Decarbonisation
Director of Climate Strategy & Risk
VP, Climate Finance & Sustainability

Management Roles

Climate Strategy Manager
Carbon Accounting Specialist
TCFD & ISSB Reporting Manager
Climate Risk Analyst
Transition Planning Consultant

Examples of Acre’s Work

Global Financial Institution appointed a Head of Climate Risk to lead TCFD-aligned scenario modelling and reporting.
Energy Major sourced a VP of Decarbonisation to develop and execute the organisation’s global climate transition strategy.
International Manufacturer placed a Climate Data & Analytics Lead to enhance emissions tracking and Scope 3 visibility.
Private Equity Fund built an internal Climate Impact Team to assess portfolio alignment with the Paris Agreement.
Government-backed Climate Agency delivered an interim Director of Climate Strategy to accelerate policy implementation.

Partner with Acre

Climate progress depends on people - those who can think systemically, lead boldly, and deliver measurable results. Acre’s global networks, deep sustainability expertise, and proven executive search capability make us the trusted partner for climate change recruitment.