We have an unparalleled network when it comes to tackling climate change, with expertise across climate finance, decarbonization and carbon accounting, developing nature based solutions and finding solutions to meet ambitious net-zero targets. Our dedicated climate finance recruitment team is expert in connecting talented candidates who have the ability to make an impact with progressive organizations to drive sustainable change. 

Our climate finance recruitment offering is supported by the following suite of services:

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Climate Finance
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

It takes more than technical expertise to succeed in purpose-led roles and drive real change. We upskill climate finance professionals across the globe with the non-technical skills to create business impact through coaching, training & development.

Our unique behavioral 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 2,000+ purpose-led professionals.

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Talent Assessment
& Development

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 Climate Finance Director, Corporate Finance Associate or a Climate Finance Investment Strategist to join your business quickly and drive impact from day one, our specialist contract & interim recruitment team can help.

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Meet The Team

  • Dominik Schneider - Testimonial

    Ian was very helpful when navigating the different interview stages in our recruitment process. I was always well prepared and could lean on his advice. He understands the market well, is well connected, can always spare a few minutes to discuss and he is generally a nice person. I would definitely recommend working with Acre.

    Portfolio Manager

    Fund & Asset Management Company
  • Robin Millington - Planet Tracker - Testimonial

    ​I find that Acre listen well, understand your requirements and the sustainability space, and are customer responsive.

    I am very happy with using them, and three of my new staff have come to us via Acre.

    Robin Millington, CEO

    Planet Tracker

Service Overview

Our Climate Finance Recruitment Services

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

We'll partner with you to forge a deep understanding of your business goals and to advise on solutions to get you there. We'll enable you to find the right people, at the right time, whether that's for an in-depth executive search process or right now through our climate finance contract and interim recruitment service.

What Areas of Climate Finance Does Acre Recruit In?

Climate Finance Jobs

We have an established climate finance recruitment team with a proven track record of supporting businesses that want to deploy capital to reduce emissions and maintain the resilience of human and ecological systems to reduce the negative impacts of climate change.

If your focus is on improving and increasing reporting of climate-related financial information, we also support with TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) positions.

You can browse our current climate finance jobs here.

Decarbonization Jobs

Our experienced decarbonization network includes carbon footprints and carbon accounting specialists, from decarbonization and carbon analysts to climate strategists.

You can browse our current decarbonization jobs here.

Net Zero Jobs

We have ample experience helping businesses build and deploy net zero strategies. Whether you're specializing in zero carbon buildings or looking to meet ambitious zero carbon targets, we can help you hire the right people to help you reach your net zero goals by connecting you with talented candidates who know how to make an impact.

You can browse our current net zero jobs here.

ESG & Responsible Investment Jobs

We operate across the entire breadth and depth of sustainable finance, impact investing, corporate governance and SRI recruitment. Whether you're looking for a Head of ESG or Impact Investing Director, we can help.

You can explore our current ESG & responsible investment jobs here.

What Skills Does Acre Look for in a Climate Finance Professional?

Depending on the area of focus, the technical expertise required to tackle climate change varies considerably from professional to professional.

We believe a true partner keeps learning and growing with their clients. We're constantly evolving to ensure that as the world changes, faster than ever, we're ready to make sure you're one step ahead. We work to ensure that you don't just have the right people in your business, but that those people have the skills they need to drive meaningful progress toward their business goals.

To do so, we develop and assess climate finance professionals using our bespoke non-technical skill competency framework, which outlines what 'good' leadership looks like in sustainability-related professions and benchmarks individuals against behavioral data from over 2,000 purpose-driven professionals. We believe that these non-technical skills, such as Business Insight & Inclusive Leadership, are essential for effective leadership.

Find out more about our Climate Finance Leadership Assessments here.

Climate Finance Leadership Development

As mentioned above, our unique behavioral assessment technology means we understand the types of people who belong in your team, as well as the resources and structures they'll need to thrive. With our global network of purpose-driven professionals, we are always in touch with exceptional candidates that can add significant value to your organization. We'll also develop and nurture your existing teams to ensure they have the skills needed for your business to prosper and progress. 

Find out more about our Climate Finance Leadership Development Services here.

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Why Choose Acre to be Your Climate Finance Recruitment & Search Partner?

Climate change is urgent and important.

More and more, organizations 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 organizations 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 climate finance recruitment services, and to see how we can help with your decarbonization recruitment, net zero recruitment or climate, carbon finance and TCFD recruitment needs.

You can email us at mail@acre.com, or visit our contact page here.

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