ESG Recruitment

At Acre, we help organisations hire the people who are shaping a more sustainable and responsible future.

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We’ve been placing ESG professionals since before the acronym became mainstream, and we understand how Environmental, Social and Governance considerations now sit at the heart of corporate strategy. Whether you’re looking to build a team from scratch or strengthen your existing capabilities, we connect you with talent that knows how to lead, influence and deliver.

From regulatory reporting and responsible investment to ethical supply chains and stakeholder engagement, ESG is now essential to long-term business success - and it starts with the right people.

Why is ESG hiring important?

The pressure on organisations to take ESG seriously has never been higher. Regulators, investors, customers and employees all expect meaningful action - and they want transparency too.

Strong ESG professionals help organisations to:

Meet growing reporting requirements and disclosure obligations
Improve sustainability performance across the value chain
Secure investment and build stakeholder confidence
Anticipate risks and turn them into opportunities
Attract and retain purpose-driven talent

As ESG moves from voluntary to essential, businesses need people who can turn ambition into action.

What types of ESG roles do we recruit for?

Our ESG recruitment spans permanent, interim and executive search across multiple sectors. We place professionals in roles such as:

ESG Managers and Directors
Heads of Sustainability and Responsible Business
ESG Analysts and Reporting Leads
Corporate Governance Advisors
ESG Risk and Compliance Specialists
Sustainable Finance and Investment Professionals
Board and C-Suite ESG Leaders

We work with organisations at all stages of maturity - from those building ESG capability for the first time to those leading the field.

What makes Acre different?

We’ve been working in sustainability and ESG for over 20 years. Our consultants are true specialists, with hands-on experience and sector-specific insight. We understand what good looks like - both on paper and in practice - and we use that knowledge to help you make confident, informed hiring decisions.

We also go beyond recruitment. Our advisory services, market intelligence and proprietary behavioural assessment tools give clients a deeper understanding of their teams and candidates, ensuring they find the right person, not just the right CV.

Who do we work with?

Our ESG clients range from FTSE100 companies to pioneering B Corps. We’ve supported:

Asset managers building ESG integration and stewardship teams
Multinational corporates launching ESG reporting functions
Private equity firms embedding ESG across portfolio companies
Consumer brands aligning purpose with performance
Start-ups looking to hire their first ESG lead

Whether your organisation is focused on compliance, competitive advantage or climate action, we can help you find the people to make it happen.

Ready to build your ESG team?