Our dedicated net zero 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, developing nature based solutions and finding solutions to meet ambitious net-zero targets.

Our net zero recruitment offering is supported by the following suite of services:

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Net Zero Solutions
Executive Search

We want brighter futures for all: our clients, the environment and society. We understand the difference the right leaders make, to your business and to our future. 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.

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Talent Assessment & Development

We upskill net zero 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 drive real change.

Our unique leadership 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-driven professionals.

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Net Zero Contract & Interim Recruitment

We're experts in finding the right people, at the right time, who can make a difference in the right places. If you need a Director of Net Zero & Carbon Strategies, a TCFD Specialist or a Climate Action Team to join your business quickly and drive impact from the day they start, our specialist contract & interim recruitment team can help.

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Meet the Team

  • 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
  • Fiorentina Pitassi - Alfen BV - Testimonial

    ​Die Kommunikation mit Dulce war super. Es hat Spaß gemacht mit ihr zu telefonieren und Sie hat mich sehr gut im Bewerbungsprozess unterstützt. Besser hätte ich nicht vorbereitet gewesen sein können.

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    Communication with Dulce was great. It was fun to talk to her on the phone and she supported me very well in the application process. I couldn't have been better prepared.

    Fiorentina Pitassi, Inside Sales Specialist - EV Charging Equipment

    Alfen
  • 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
  • Ben Wilde - First Carbon Solutions - Testimonial

    ​Acre's knowledge and understanding of the sustainability and environmental sector is outstanding. Their research, intelligence and networking capabilities make them an important partner for us as we grow our business in Europe. They are an impressive team.

    Ben Wilde, Director

    First Carbon Solutions

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 Net Zero Recruitment Services

​We believe that people drive the future of business. With 20 years of experience under our belts, we have the expertise to consult, advise and challenge to help you make informed decisions and to find exceptional climate finance candidates.  

We'll work with you to form a deep understanding of your goals as a business and advise on tangible solutions to achieve them. We'll enable 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 Net Zero Does Acre Recruit In?

Net Zero Jobs

You need experienced professionals to build and deploy net zero strategies and to meet your net zero goals. We know where to find them. Whether you specialise in zero carbon buildings or you're looking to meet ambitious zero carbon targets, we can put you in touch with talented candidates that know what it takes to drive impact.

You can browse our current net zero jobs here.

Decarbonisation Jobs

Our experienced decarbonisation network includes professionals ranging from carbon analysts to decarbonisation and climate strategists, who specialise in carbon footprints, carbon accounting and more.

You can browse our current decarbonisation jobs here.

Climate Finance Jobs

Our climate finance recruitment team have extensive experience partnering with businesses who want to deploy capital to reduce emissions, reduce vulnerability and maintain resilience of human and ecological systems to create negative climate change impacts.

We also support with TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) positions for businesses focused on improving and increasing reporting of climate-related financial information.

You can browse our current climate finance jobs here.

Sustainability & Environmental Jobs

We operate across all areas of sustainability, corporate responsibility and environmental recruitment. We've spent 20 years growing and nurturing our network of sustainability and environmental professionals; whether you're looking for an Ethical Supply Chain Specialist or a Head of Sustainability, we can help.

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

What Skills Does Acre Look for in a Net Zero Professional?

We believe a true partner keeps learning and growing with their clients - that’s why we are constantly evolving to ensure that as the world changes, faster than ever, we are here to make sure you are one step ahead and find the people with the skills you need.

Tackling climate change requires a considerable amount of technical expertise but the knowledge required varies significantly from person to person, from specialism to specialism and, of course, from job to job.

We can; however, objectively develop and assess the non-technical competence of net zero professionals to ensure that they have the skills required to drive meaningful change in their organisation. We do so using our bespoke competency framework of non-technical skills, such as Driving Change Through Others and Inclusive Leadership, to understand their potential fit for your business, their leadership potential and the level of support they'll need in order to thrive in their role. We then benchmark these insights against our database of 2,000 purpose-driven professionals.

Find out more about our Net Zero Leadership Assessments here.

Net Zero Leadership Development

As mentioned above, our unique behavioural assessment technology enables us to understand the types of people who will add value in your team and who have the potential to thrive in your business. With our global network of purpose-driven professionals, we are always in touch with exceptional candidates. We'll then develop and nurture your existing teams to ensure they have the skills required for your business to achieve its net zero ambitions. 

Find out more about our Net Zero Leadership Development Services here.

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Why Choose Acre to be Your Net Zero 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.

At Acre, 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 net zero recruitment services, and to see how we can help with your decarbonisation recruitment, net zero recruitment or climate, carbon finance and TCFD recruitment needs.

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