Our dedicated nature based solutions 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 expertise across climate finance, carbon accounting and decarbonisation, finding solutions to meet ambitious net-zero targets and developing nature based solutions.

Our nature based solutions recruitment offering is supported by the following suite of services:

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Nature Based Solutions
Executive Search

We want brighter futures for all: our clients, society and the environment. That’s why we pride ourselves on finding great leaders, honing their skills to suit climate focussed professions and ensuring the best fit for your business - because we understand the difference the right leaders make, to your business and to our future.

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Talent Assessment & Development

We upskill nature based solutions professionals across the globe with the non-technical skills to create business impact through coaching, training & development because we know that it takes more than technical expertise to succeed in purpose-led roles and to drive real change.

Our unique behavioural assessments, integrated within our recruitment & search offering, look beyond experience and technical skills. We explore a candidate's strengths, development needs and fit for your business, benchmarking insights against our database of 2,000+ purpose-led professionals.

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Nature Based Solutions Contract & Interim Recruitment

We're experts in finding the right people, at the right time, who can make a difference in the right places. Get in touch with our specialist contract & interim recruitment team if you need a Nature Based Solutions Director, a Head of Climate Action or a TCFD Specialist to join your business quickly and drive impact from day one.

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Meet the Team

Testimonials

  • Christophe Williams - Naked Energy - Testimonial

    I have rated Acre with 5 stars, as they really understand our business needs and the specific roles being targeted. The entire engagement was extremely detailed, professional and resulted in new hires that have made a positive impact in our company.​

    Christophe Williams, Founder & Managing Director

    Naked Energy
  • Martin Kaonga - ClimateCare - Testimonial

    Acre was extremely professional in facilitating my appointment as Nature-Based Solutions Technical Manager by ClimateCare. From the moment I was shortlisted for the position, Acre was very quick in arranging meetings and interviews, and the consultant definitely understood the requirements of their client. Acre's handling of the whole recruitment process was exceptional.

    Martin Kaonga, Nature Based Solutions Technical Manager

    ClimateCare

Featured Content

  • ​Can CSOs solve the climate crisis? • Written by Acre's Marie Cloherty for Business Leader

    ​In this guest article, Marie Cloherty, Executive Director of Sustainable Business at Acre, discusses what can be done following last year’s COP27 and the lack of action against the climate crisis.


    Last year’s COP27 left many feeling flat. I was one of them. And let’s be honest – the conference fell short of any real commitments to decarbonise with the necessary speed and urgency. As global temperatures continue to rise, it’s clear that businesses will need to take the most action to solve the challenges we now face.

    ​Can CSOs solve the climate crisis? • Written by Acre's Marie Cloherty for Business Leader
  • 1 in 3 young workers turn down jobs if a business reveals weak ESG ratings

    ​Millennials and younger workers are already considered a force to be reckoned with, so it may come as a little surprise that they are turning down jobs with companies that lag behind when it comes to valuing ESG factors.

    According to a new study by professional services firm KPMG, businesses lacking robust environmental, social and governance credentials are not appealing to younger prospective candidates who are searching for a more environmentally friendly and purpose-driven role.

    1 in 3 young workers turn down jobs if a business reveals weak ESG ratings
  • Climate change: Hong Kong to pay 30 percent more for ESG jobs as companies fight for talent to meet sustainability targets • With commentary from Acre's Paddy Balfour

    ​According to headhunters, environmental, social and governance (ESG) jobs in Hong Kong could command salary premiums of more than 30 percent as companies strive to meet their sustainability targets and tackle climate change.

    With the increasing demand for ESG and sustainability expertise in Hong Kong, local talents can expect salary increments of over 30 percent when switching jobs. In contrast, according to recruitment agency Hays, those relocating to the city from overseas can expect even higher salary increases and potential expat benefits.

    Climate change: Hong Kong to pay 30 percent more for ESG jobs as companies fight for talent to meet sustainability targets • With commentary from Acre's Paddy Balfour
  • Funding for pioneering nature projects to identify carbon capture

    Natural England has announced a £4.3 million funding package to trial carbon capturing and benefit a handful of projects across England.

    CO2 can be removed from the atmosphere using nature-based solutions, which will not only tackle challenges affecting people and nature but also prevent emissions from agricultural land and degraded natural sites.

    Funding for pioneering nature projects to identify carbon capture

Service Overview

Our Nature Based Solutions Recruitment Services

​We believe that people drive the future of business. 20 years' experience provides us with the expertise to consult, advise and challenge to find the very best nature based solutions candidates.  

We'll work closely with you to gain a deep understanding of your business goals in order to advise on solutions to get you there. We'll then support you to find the right people, at the right time, whether that's right now through our nature based solutions contract and interim recruitment service, or an in-depth executive search process.

What Areas of Nature Based Solutions Does Acre Recruit In?

Decarbonisation Jobs

We have an experienced decarbonisation network comprised of professionals who specialise in carbon footprints and carbon accounting, from carbon analysts to decarbonisation and climate strategists.

You can explore our current decarbonisation jobs here.

Net Zero Jobs

We can help your business to build and deploy net zero strategies and to achieve your net zero goals by finding the right people at the right time. Whether you're specialising in zero carbon buildings or looking to reach ambitious zero carbon targets, we can connect you with talented candidates who have the ability to drive meaningful change.

You can explore our current net zero jobs here.

Sustainability & Environmental Jobs

We operate across the entire breadth and depth of sustainability, environmental and corporate responsibility recruitment. Whether you're looking for an Ethical Trade Specialist or a Sustainability Director, we can support.

You can explore our current sustainability jobs here & environmental jobs here.​

Climate Finance Jobs

Our climate finance recruitment team have extensive experience supporting businesses looking to deploy capital to reduce emissions, reduce vulnerability and build the resilience of human and ecological systems to reverse or undo the negative impacts of climate change.

If your business aims to improve and increase climate-related financial reporting, we also support with TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) and other influential climate finance positions.

You can explore our current climate finance jobs here.

What Skills Does Acre Look for in a Nature Based Solutions Professional?

The technical expertise required to tackle climate change varies considerably from professional to professional, and across different areas of focus.

The world is changing faster than ever and it's crucial that you remain one step ahead. That's why we're constantly evolving our services so that we can learn and grow with you.

To help find you the right people with the right skills, we develop and assess nature based solutions candidates against our in-house behavioural competency framework which outlines what 'good' leadership looks like in sustainability-related professions. We then benchmark their data against a pool of over 2,000 purpose-driven professionals. We believe that those non-technical skills, such as Executive Influence and Leading High Performing Teams, make an effective leader who can drive change and deliver impact.

Find out more about our Nature Based Solutions Leadership Assessments here.

Nature Based Solutions Leadership Development

Our unique behavioural assessment technology also means that we can make informed decisions about candidates that will be the right fit for your business and what support they'll need to thrive. With our global network of purpose-driven professionals, we are always in touch with exceptional candidates - but we don't stop there. Whether you need insight at the point of hiring or later on in the employment lifecycle, we can assess and develop your new or existing team members to ensure that they have the skills your business needs to make meaningful progress.

Find out more about our Nature Based Solutions Leadership Development Services here.

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Why Choose Acre to be Your Nature Based Solutions Recruitment & Search Partner?

Climate change is urgent and important.

More and more, organisations are requiring sustainability-minded employees, for every role, in each department and skill set.

As a CSR recruitment agency, this is our core expertise. Since 2003, we have been connecting talented candidates all over the world who have the ability to make an impact with progressive organisations that are driving sustainable change. We learn and grow with our clients, tackling all the areas of sustainability needed to drive change, including Energy & Renewables, Environmental, Sustainable Finance and of course Climate Change.

We want brighter futures for all: clients, candidates, society and the environment. That’s why we pride ourselves on finding the best candidates through our executive search and recruitment services, honing their skills through our in-house leadership development tool to suit purpose-driven professions. We'll ensure the best fit for your business via our bespoke non-technical assessment for purpose-driven professionals - because we understand the difference the right people make.

If you are aspirational and ambitious to change your business and create an inspiring legacy; let’s make it happen together… Let’s act now. 

Contact Us

​​Get in touch today to discuss our nature based solutions recruitment services, and to see how we can help with your net zero recruitment, decarbonisation recruitment, corporate responsibility recruitment or climate, carbon finance and TCFD recruitment needs.

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