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Ingenieur für Wärmenetzinfrastruktur

Renewable Energy,Sustainable Buildings,Energy and Cleantech

Schwandorf in Bayern

Unser Kunde istbundesweitführend in der Entwicklung und Umsetzung von Lösungen im Bereich erneuerbare Energien. Das Unternehmen ist ganzheitlich tätig, um den Ausbau der erneuerbaren Energien in Deutschland weiter voranzutreiben und das gestützt auf drei Säulen Solar-, Wind- und Wärmeenergie.Wir suchen zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt einen Ingenieur mit Spezialisierung auf Infrastrukturplanung für den Wärmenetzbereich.Diese Position bieteteineguteMöglichkeitfürerfahreneIngenieure, Bauleiter, Projektleiter in großen nationalen Projekten tätig zu werden.Hauptaufgaben:Erstellung von Entwurfs- und Ausführungsplanung für die Gewerke Rohrleitungs- und TiefbauKalkulation von Baukosten, Erarbeitung von Ausschreibungen und Teilnahme an ProjektvergabenBauorganisation und Überwachung der Baustellen unter Einhaltung der Qualitäts-, Termin- und KostenzielePrüfen von AufmaßenDurchführung von Abnahmen und QualitätssicherungsmaßnahmenProfil:Abgeschlossenes Ingenieurstudium - vorzugsweise im Bereich Bauingenieurwesen, Versorgungstechnik oder vergleichbarErfahrung im Bereich Bauleitung, Projektleitung wünschenswertVertiefte Kenntnisse einschlägiger Normen und Regelwerke für den Rohrleitungs- und TiefbauEinsatzbereitschaft sowie strukturierte, eigenverantwortliche und zuverlässige ArbeitsweiseUmfangreiche Kenntnisse in MS-Office, CAD von VorteilReisebereitschaft innerhalb SüddeutschlandsDiese Position ist eine großartige Möglichkeit für alle, die gerne eine Mischung aus Büro und "Vor-Ort" wollen, Projektleitungserfahrung mitbringen und eigenständig arbeiten möchten. Das Unternehmen bietet ein wettbewerbsfähiges Gehalt mit einem attraktiven Bonussystem und diversen Benefits. Dynamisches Unternehmensumfeld und eine kollegiale Arbeitsatmosphäre sowie diverse Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten runden das Ganze ab.

about 6 hours ago

Area Sales Manager - Europe

Renewable Energy,ESG and Responsible Investment,Energy and Cleantech

Germany

Our client is a front-runner for manufacturing biogas plants, with a strong focus on long-term cooperation, independence and continuous training. They are looking for a talented individual to help strengthen their sales team and advance renewable energy biogas to protect the climate! Key Accountabilities: Acquire new customers based within industrial and agricultural companies. Give insights into new market opportunities and create subsequent sales models based on the local market regulations. Build strategic relationships with potential technology providers and other key stakeholders. Create project concepts, proposals and lead the initial project coordination with the use of technical resources. Provide technical advice to clients. Assist management team with strategic planning and marketing budgets. Lobbying with government agencies and industry associations. You will be joining an international, forward thinking and dynamic environment, where continuous development and training are key. You will be a part of a company that cares about the climate and has the passion to protect it. Key Requirements: Degree or Training in industrial engineering or a similar field. 5 years' experience in the planning and implementation of customer-specific systems. Track record in selling high-value projects. Experience in wastewater treatment, renewable energy or agriculture would be an advantage. Results-driven with strong communication and organisational skills. Customer-oriented, a self-starter and independent. Very good command of English, other European languages, such as German, would be an advantage. This is a great opportunity if you already have proven successful sales experience and excited by an international and collegial working atmosphere. The company will support you with self-development and learning opportunities. This opportunity offers a competitive performance-related pay with an attractive benefits package, including company pension scheme, flexible working hours, bike leasing and more.

about 6 hours ago

Head of Biomass Sustainability Compliance

Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability

North Yorkshire

Acre is delighted to be supporting Drax in their search for a Head of Biomass Sustainability Compliance for a fixed term contract of 12 months. This pivotal role ensures that all biomass used at Drax complies with regulations for biomass sustainability and the Drax sustainability policy to ensure that the company remains at the forefront of sustainable energy. Central to the business's sustainability objectives, Will Gardiner the Group CEO has announced; "Our intention is to become the world's first carbon negative company by 2030 by scaling up our pioneering biomass with CCS (BECCS) pilot project. This ambition will only be realised if the biomass we use makes a positive contribution to our climate, the environment and the communities in which we operate."The Head of Biomass Sustainability Compliance operates across several key teams within the business and contributes to external networks and industry forums, acting as an ambassador for biomass sustainability. In this role you will have the opportunity to influence evolving global policy and drive continuous improvement and stewardship of biomass sustainability in partnership with a variety of stakeholders. Consequently, a collaborative and entrepreneurial style and will be valuable in driving your success in the role.You'll have a strong understanding of Supply Chain sustainability and EU legislation. Experience of forestry sustainability would be highly beneficial however an agricultural, food or alternative fuels background would also be valuable. You will be comfortable managing a team and confident liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders. You will work closely with stakeholders and be able to interpret technical information to lead on discussions both internally and externally. Key Accountabilities:Policy: Working collaboratively with the Public Affairs function and other team, to bring a sustainability perspective to policy making.Leadership: Lead internal collaboration with the business as well as communicating key information to internal committees related to biomass.Sustainable Supply Chains: Managing a 'beyond certification' programme with suppliers that defines due diligence and supplier relationships to ensure best practice in sustainability, ensuring Drax's sourcing principles and high standards on sustainability are upheld.External Engagement: Playing an active role in external industry working groups and playing a co-ordination role among sustainability colleagues to ensure a robust position on sustainable biomass.This is an exciting chance to join a thriving team and business with sustainability firmly embedded into the wider business strategy. If you are seeking an opportunity to consult widely on issues relating to a highly-complex, global supply chain, apply below to find out more or contact Tanith Allen via tanith.allen@acre.com.

about 6 hours ago

Project Sustainability Manager

Energy Consulting,Energy Management,Renewable Energy,Energy and Cleantech

London

Acre is delighted to be supporting one of Europe's' leading property management firms, who are seeking an experienced Project Manager from the Sustainability space.The key focus on this role is to actively project manage a solar installation program, one of the most ambitious in Europe, working closely with local Asset Managers on planning and execution of installation, repairs, remediation on a portfolio of assets across Europe.Key Responsibilities:Managing a pan-European team of site installation techniciansDeveloping key relationships with a selection of sub-contractors, managing their site works and providing timely progress updatesLeading an ongoing project plan to identify the resources, costs and timeframesTaking a lead role in rolling out cost-effective renewable energy solutions to the groupWorking with development and refurbishment teams to identify further solar and energy efficient opportunities across the businessThis will be an opportunity to lead and deliver a flagship project across the UK and Europe, allowing the successful candidate to deliver impact, whilst offering opportunity to travel.Essential Skills & Experience Required:Demonstrable track record in developing and delivering commercially viable technical sustainability programmes/solutions in a construction/refurbishment environment - either internally or as a consultantSound technical knowledge of a broad range of sustainability issues, especially energy relatedGood knowledge of legal/local planning requirements vis a vis sustainability in the UK and EuropeInnovative and creative thinker with an aptitude for problem solvingTo discuss this unique opportunity please contact Jack Porter at jack.porter@acre.com.

1 day ago

Energy Manager

Energy Consulting,Energy Management,Renewable Energy,Energy and Cleantech

London

Are you an experienced Energy Manager with a technical knowledge of Solar PV, Smart Metering, battery storage and reporting systems? I am supporting one of Europe's' leading property management firms whilst they deliver an innovative solar project across their vast portfolio.The successful candidate will be expected to lead on all energy related matters, optimizing our client's approach to energy including generation, procurement, utilization, conservation and management.This role will have a specific focus initially on ambitious Solar PV project however will grow and transition into a leader of energy management for our client.Main Responsibilities:Managing the outsourced energy management projectsGrowing, managing, and maintaining circa 30mw or rooftop Solar PV systemsProcess large quantities of data and translate into meaningful information to improve performanceOwning the procurement of energy across our clients portfolioIdentifying and supporting the rollout of all renewable energy solutionsRecommend on how to improve energy efficiency for the portfolio and in-houseFor the successful candidate, this is an opportunity to move into a strategic role within a global REIT brand with a fantastic reputation, diverse portfolio, and ambitious development pipeline across Europe.Essential Skills & Experience Required:Experience with Carbon Reduction Legislation as-well as Energy Saving Opportunity Schemes (ESOS), energy usage and potential energy savings.Strong technical, quantitative and analytical skillsStrong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with excellent written and verbal communicationAbility to network effectively and build relationships with individualsAbility to contribute to new business development by identifying potential opportunitiesTo discuss this unique opportunity please contact Jack Porter at jack.porter@acre.com.

1 day ago

Head of Environmental Sustainability

Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability

Berlin

As the Head of Environmental Sustainability (m/f/d) at Zalando you are responsible for leading Zalando's environmental sustainability strategy with a special focus on our climate and packaging goals. You lead a team of environmental experts and own the company's position on climate action, sustainable packaging and other relevant environmental sustainability topics. You are a recognized expert guiding internal stakeholders and representing Zalando's work externally. WHERE YOUR EXPERTISE IS NEEDED Define and implement Zalando's overarching environmental strategy with a special focus on our climate and packaging efforts, but also related topics such as chemicals and biodiversityLead the team that owns Zalando's sustainable packaging expertise and corporate carbon footprint, define and prioritise reduction areas and initiatives in line with our science-based targetsProvide expert guidance to internal stakeholders including our Management Board on successfully reducing our environmental footprint and achieving our sustainability strategyProvide and enable thought leadership for Zalando's environmental sustainability work, e.g. via collaboration with and participation in industry initiatives and bringing the industry knowledge into our environmental strategyMonitor emerging global environmental trends, innovation and regulation directions with a special focus on carbon, single-use plastic and circularity WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 10+ years experience in environmental management, sustainability or a related fieldStrong knowledge of climate and/or packaging sustainability with a clear track record of successfully implementing climate strategies across large businessesA strategic mindset, comfortable in fast-paced environments and the ability to provide well thought through solutions based on data analysis while considering the 'bigger picture'Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to work across multiple teams in a large organization, align goals and drive overall success independent of organisational boundariesExcellent communication skills with the ability to translate complexity into clarity and experience of updating C-level stakeholdersA strong track record of at least 5 years in leading and developing people PERKS AT WORKA workplace run on trust, empowerment and feedback; positive, inspiring working atmosphereCompetitive salary, employee share shop, 40% Zalando shopping discount, discounts from external partners, centrally located offices, public transport discounts, municipality services, great IT equipment, flexible working times, additional holidays and volunteering time off, free beverages and fruits, diverse sports and health offeringsMentoring and personal development opportunities and an international team of expertsRelocation assistance for internationals, PME family service and parent & child roomsWe celebrate diversity and are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. ABOUT ZALANDOZalando is Europe's leading online platform for fashion, connecting customers, brands and partners across 17 markets. We drive digital solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to more than 34 million active customers through diverse skill-sets, interests and languages our teams choose to use.

1 day ago

Portfolio Manager, Green Bonds

Impact Investing,ESG and Responsible Investment

The Hague

We are currently working with a leading European Asset Manager who currently runs several multi-billion Euro labelled Green Bond funds to find them another Portfolio Manager as the team continues to grow. Our client is a leader within the Sustainable Fixed income space and has invested heavily in developing their team and methodologies, offering a great platform for their investment teams.As a Portfolio Manager, Green Bonds in the Investment Grade Credit team you will be responsible for managing green bond portfolios. Together with the other portfolio managers, the responsible investment team and credit analysts you will maximise returns and impact of the green bond portfolios.Responsibilities:Actively manage the green bond portfolios to ensure only Green Bonds which meet the green bond criteria and manage the portfolio to maximiseWork together with the other portfolio managers and analysts to further develop the green bond/sustainable fixed income strategies.Externally contribute to the firm's thought leadership role in green bonds and sustainable finance, by facing clients and writing thought leadership research.Requirements:Completion of a relevant degree, preferably combined with a CFA (or progress towards)Strong communication skills, including written and verbal fluency in EnglishA commercial attitude and highly motivated team playerA strong passion for ESG and/or green investingMinimum of 4 years portfolio management experience in fixed incomeThis is a great opportunity to join a leading asset manager on their cutting edge, Green Bonds team. If you have the necessary experience and want to further develop your sustainable fixed-income investment skills, apply below or please reach out to George Roberts via george.roberts@acre.com.

2 days ago

Head of Environmental Sustainability

Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability

Berlin

As the Head of Environmental Sustainability (m/f/d) at Zalando you are responsible for leading Zalando's environmental sustainability strategy with a special focus on our climate and packaging goals. You lead a team of environmental experts and own the company's position on climate action, sustainable packaging and other relevant environmental sustainability topics. You are a recognised expert guiding internal stakeholders and representing Zalando's work externally.WHERE YOUR EXPERTISE IS NEEDEDDefine and implement Zalando's overarching environmental strategy with a special focus on our climate and packaging efforts, but also related topics such as chemicals and biodiversityLead the team that owns Zalando's sustainable packaging expertise and corporate carbon footprint, define and prioritise reduction areas and initiatives in line with our science-based targetsProvide expert guidance to internal stakeholders including our Management Board on successfully reducing our environmental footprint and achieving our sustainability strategyProvide and enable thought leadership for Zalando's environmental sustainability work, e.g. via collaboration with and participation in industry initiatives and bringing the industry knowledge into our environmental strategyMonitor emerging global environmental trends, innovation and regulation directions with a special focus on carbon, single-use plastic and circularityWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR10+ years experience in environmental management, sustainability or a related fieldStrong knowledge of climate and/or packaging sustainability with a clear track record of successfully implementing climate strategies across large businessesA strategic mindset, comfortable in fast-paced environments and the ability to provide well thought through solutions based on data analysis while considering the 'bigger picture'Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to work across multiple teams in a large organisation, align goals and drive overall success independent of organisational boundariesExcellent communication skills with the ability to translate complexity into clarity and experience of updating C-level stakeholdersA strong track record of at least 5 years in leading and developing peoplePERKS AT WORKA workplace run on trust, empowerment and feedback; positive, inspiring working atmosphereCompetitive salary, employee share shop, 40% Zalando shopping discount, discounts from external partners, centrally located offices, public transport discounts, municipality services, great IT equipment, flexible working times, additional holidays and volunteering time off, free beverages and fruits, diverse sports and health offeringsMentoring and personal development opportunities and an international team of expertsRelocation assistance for internationals, PME family service and parent & child roomsWe celebrate diversity and are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.ABOUT ZALANDOZalando is Europe's leading online platform for fashion, connecting customers, brands and partners across 17 markets. We drive digital solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to more than 34 million active customers through diverse skill-sets, interests and languages our teams choose to use. If you would like to get in touch, please contact Ricardo Pengel via ricardo.pengal@acre.com.

2 days ago

Chief Impact Officer

Corporate Affairs and Communications,Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability,Environmental,Not-For-Profit

London

CDP is a not-for-profit organisation that provides the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts.Founded in 2000, CDP was the first platform to link environmental integrity and fiduciary duty. In 2021, with a record 10,000+ companies, cities, states and regions disclosing their environmental risks and impacts, the insights that CDP holds empower investors, companies, cities, and national and regional governments to make the right choices today to build a thriving economy that works for people and the planet in the long term.In acknowledgment of CDPs significant organisational growth and reach, with 400+ employees globally, CDP are set to launch a new 2025 strategy to enhance the impact the organisation has on tackling the climate and environmental emergency.CDP is partnering with Acre to hire a Chief Impact Officer. This newly created role reports to the CEO and will lead on CDP's global strategy. The role is preferably based in London but could also be based out of CDP's other global offices.As a member of CDP's Executive Leadership Team, the Chief Impact Officer will hold accountability for defining the organisation's strategy and developing CDP's impact framework to measure progress towards achieving CDP's mission. They will also have a key leadership role in championing the organisation's mission, values and strategy, while contributing to global strategic oversight and decision-making.You will also have the opportunity to:Build a cross-organisational focus on CDP's mission, partnering with key internal stakeholders to align strategies with CDP's broader impact and missionOversee the development and execution of CDP's ecosystem partnerships strategy, ensuring CDP engages with partners as an ecosystem player consistently across the organisation to drive impact and incomeChampion CDP's mission in the public domain through the representation of the organisation at events, in media and conferencesProvide strategic oversight for CDP's fundraising strategy, plan and processes, helping grow CDP's development capacity to support strategic goalsGrow CDP's global impact through effective and targeted strategic communications and campaigns that align with the organisation's mission and funder deliverablesAs a leader at Executive level in sustainability you'll have a track record in and ability to translate a highly ambitious vision into a meaningful strategy that is represented and delivered through an entire organisation.You will also have:A robust background in environmental sustainability, or issues aligned with CDP's areas of impactLeadership experience in an organisation of similar size and nature to CDPA visible external profile, having operated and engaged with similar stakeholders and represented your organisations in external foraDecisive and results focused nature, whilst able to bring internal and external stakeholders on a journey fostering trust and diverse participationExperience in managing and harnessing the potential of marketing and communications functionsBackground in overseeing and providing strategic oversight to development/fundraising departmentsCDP is an organisation scaling rapidly in organisational size, profile and impact. If you want to be part of the next stage of CDP's impressive growth journey and be vital to its future role in helping resolve the climate and environmental emergency, then please apply below if your CV is ready or get in touch referencing your LinkedIn profile with Liam Goldsworthy or Abdulaziz Adekola at Acre. You can contact either of them at liam.goldsworthy@acre.com

2 days ago

Head of Carbon

Amsterdam

Commonland Foundation is an Amsterdam-based, internationally operating organisation working on large-scale and long-term landscape restoration initiatives, with the mission of transforming 100 million acres of degraded landscapes before 2040 together with other landscape partners, farmers, policymakers, companies, and investors. To make this happen they have developed the '4 Returns' framework. A practical and holistic approach to transform degraded ecosystems into vibrant landscapes and communities by focusing on 4 key returns supported by landscape zones over the course of a single generation, or 20 years.There is a globally growing need to reduce GHG emissions to zero in the next decades, and this becomes increasingly critical. Landscape restoration will play a crucial role in combatting climate change as the potential to use land as a Carbon sequestration mechanism is huge.Commonland has set the goal to enter the Carbon value chain of demand and supply and has recently developed a landscape carbon strategy. As they are in process of starting the preliminary activities, they are looking for an entrepreneurial, hands-on, and experienced leader to join the team and take the lead in setting up and running the carbon team reporting directly to the CEO/COO.Key Accountabilities: Further developing and executing the strategy, direction, and evolution of the carbon activities Co-developing the 4 Returns Carbon credit co-benefit methodology together with our core landscape partnersLeading the development and evolution of the 4 Returns Carbon programs to ensure they evolve in a manner that guarantees the integrity and quality of all projects and credits and ensures they are strategically positioned to continue to play a leading role in driving climate action and holistic landscape managementCollaborating with other Commonland departments to ensure synchronization on key opportunities and challenges (e.g., engaging in cross-organizational discussions on communications, innovations, and organizational strategy) Engaging with outside stakeholders, including corporates, NGOs, and governments to build and maintain essential relationships, and inform program development and organizational strategy Overseeing program staffRepresenting Commonland at external meetings and eventsYou will be working from the foundation's head office based in Amsterdam with frequent travel to the landscapes for extended periods of time. Whilst the execution of the carbon strategy at Foundation level will be your main priority, you will also help to build carbon programmes within landscapes with Commonland's core partners. Skills/Experienced Required:Minimum 5 years of experience in climate, biodiversity and nature-based solutions, REDD+, TREES, carbon credits, landscape design, regenerative agriculture and carbon farming, afforestation, and deforestation Qualified with a Degree in sustainability, forest and nature conservation, or environmental sciences, ecology or equivalentEntrepreneurial in your approach, hands-on and strategic thinking with a proven record of business growth and building the business and personnel infrastructure to support this growthProven track record in stakeholder management across public and corporate organisations Managing supply and demand side, initiating multi-million transactions (including jurisdictional programs), building a pipeline of buyers, as well as development of channel partnershipsThis is a great opportunity to create long-term sustainable and social impact across continents, to work in an inspiring Dutch-based, globally focused start-up/ scale-up environment, and a dynamic and international work environment full of passionate, and enthusiastic team members. For more information, please get in touch with Dulce Flores via dulce.flores@acre.com

5 days ago

Projectengineer Automatisation

Renewable Energy,Energy and Cleantech

Germany

Our client is a front-runner for manufacturing biogas plants, with a strong focus on long-term cooperation, independence, and continuous training. They are looking for a talented individual to help strengthen their engineering team and advance renewable energy biogas to protect the climate!Key Accountabilities:Design and planning in the field of electrical engineering and automation, especially for process engineering systems in the field of renewable energies (biogas plants)Testing and evaluation of machine controls to ensure the safety and quality of machines and systems (e.g. according to DIN EWN 60204-1 and DIN En 13849)Project planning according to NFPA 79 and UL 508A as well as CSASome of the tasks are carried out in collaboration with American engineering officesIndependent design of control concepts and approval of the componentsYou will be joining an international, forward thinking and dynamic environment, where continuous development and training are key. You will be a part of a company that cares about the climate and has the passion to protect it.Key RequirementsTraining as an electrical engineer, technician or master or as an electrical specialist in PLC technology or comparable with several years of relevant professional experienceVery good knowledge of electrical systems and legal regulations / standards (VDE, ATEX, TRBS)Good knowledge of automation technology, bus systems, drive and control technologyGood knowledge of Siemens Simatic STEP7, TIA and WinCC flexible is an advantageVery good knowledge of English and German is essential for an international orientationThis is a great opportunity if you already have proven successful engineering experience and excited by an international and collegial working atmosphere. The company will support you with self-development and learning opportunities.This opportunity offers a competitive performance-related pay with an attractive benefits package, including company pension scheme, flexible working hours, bike leasing and more. If you would like more information, you can contact Nancy Schurig via nancy.schurig@acre.com.

5 days ago

Sustainability Analyst, Impact Fund

Impact Investing,ESG and Responsible Investment

London

Our client is a dedicated impact bond asset management company. All their investments support the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the global Paris Agreement on climate change. They are a small-sized company with a global presence in the UK, US and Australia.Verification is central to their business and the impact bond universe that the Sustainability team must review is growing rapidly. Verification includes assessing the potential environmental and/or social impact of a bond and the overall ESG performance of the issuer. It includes analysing the context and impact footprint and a critical assessment of the disclosure and impact reporting.The analyst will also play a role in supporting data-driven research and analysis, particularly in the context of climate change and the role of finance in meeting the Paris targets. The analyst will be expected to have a good understanding of carbon accounting and the challenges and opportunities associated with decarbonization and the path toward a net zero economy.Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyse impact bond frameworks and issuers against proprietary ESG and impact verification framework.Maintain relationships with impact bond issuers.Research on emerging sectors/thematic research to support verificationCollaborate with impact bond market participants, such as industry working groups Contribute to use of proceeds and impact data collection for my clients' investments.Assist in the production of quarterly and annual impact reports. Work with our climate data partners to calculate climate profile and impact of our portfoliosStay abreast of market developments in sustainability and impact reporting.Maintain data (process, flow, and quality) in internal and external ESG databases.Work with large datasets related to investments and funded projects. Continue to develop my clients' capabilities in utilising climate-related and ESG data setsSupport industry and sector research and analysis, using both quantitative and qualitative methodsExperience soughtExcellent low-carbon transition and sustainable development awareness Experience with climate data analysis Confidence in critiquing academic qualitative and quantitative/statistical research methods and resultsPassion for the Green and SDG/Social/Sustainability agenda and the low carbon & climate resilient futureStrong writing skills Teamwork/collaborative working style but also able to carry out individual research workAbility to analyse and improve Verification and Impact processes and operational efficienciesExcel skills: knowledge and ability to perform moderate to advanced data analysis in Excel and manage large datasetsThis is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong sustainability professional to join rapidly growing investing firm. If you have the skills above and are interested in moving into impact investing please get in touch today by emailing your CV to Andrew Mullins via andrew.mullins@acre.com.

5 days ago

Principal Lead - Global Safety Capability Development (Mining)

Manufacturing HSE,Health and Safety

London

Remote working role with travel.Possible base locations: UK, Canada, Brazil, South Africa, Australia.Acre is partnering with a leading global mining company that provides many of the metals and minerals that enable a cleaner, greener, more sustainable world.The business is seeking an individual that will exemplify a culture where safety and health is paramount and act as a role model. Someone who actively seeks out new experiences and contributions from best practice in their field, and incorporates this into their part of the organisation, someone who surrounds themselves with people that can provide input and guidance and might even change their perspective on something.Responsibilities of the role:You will act as a role model to exemplify a culture where safety and health are paramountYou'll be able to apply gap analysis to define required capabilities for an effective implementation of the 'to-be' safety organisationYou'll be able to build required capabilities in operational leadership, line and safety professionalsYou'll be able to facilitate closing of identified capability gap by e.g. develop required training conceptsYou'll improve sustainability performance of the organisation over time and establish processes to build relationships with key stakeholdersYou'll establish compliance with external (legislative, regulatory, permitting) requirements, as well as ensuring compliance with group standardsSpecifics we are looking for in technical knowledge:You will be able to demonstrate thought leadership and be considered a global expert in the understanding and application of the discipline/ field of safetyYou will be able to show a proven track record of leading ideas generation; translating these into practical initiatives to be implemented and demonstration of successful execution and delivery within Safety and Risk ManagementYou'll have demonstrated experience in a senior people leadership role within a technical environment, including the coordination of knowledge sharing across a discipline, managing workload and reviewing the work of others to ensure consistency with task requirementsYou'll have of the good understanding of the complexities and application of integrated behaviour-based safety managementYou'll be able to devise and successfully execute the implementation of complex systems and projects using a recognised change management methodologyYou'll be able to provide a consistent outstanding role model in relation to safety practices with a deep understanding of the importance of safetySpecifics we are looking for in technical skills:You'll be an expert in developing and implementing integrated solutions to maximise value for the entire mine-to-market value chain to ensure productivity, a safe and sustainable working environment and delivery against plansYou'll have advanced knowledge in the application of lifestyle managementYou'll have an advanced in-depth understanding of the mining value chain to identify and execute on opportunities where technical expertise can enhance business performance and sustainabilityYou'll have a proficient interpretation of benchmarks, identification of performance gaps and development of targeted, effective plans to achieve measurable operational improvementsOther requirements:Must be fluent in EnglishRegular domestic regional and international travel will be requiredWork on site at mine operations may be required, this may involve activities of a physical nature in a typical mine environment (for example noise, vibration, high altitude, heat, small spaces, reduced visibility)Skill and experience in interfacing with media, shareholders, board members, unions, government officials are requiredIf you have the skills and experience our client is looking for and you are interested in being considered for this exceptional opportunity please apply or Greg Brittian via greg.brittian@acre.com.

5 days ago

Principal Lead - Operational Risk Management (ORM)

Manufacturing HSE,Health and Safety

London

Remote working role with travel.Possible role locations: UK, Canada, Brazil, South Africa, Australia.Acre is currently partnering with a leading global mining company that provides many of the metals and minerals that enable a cleaner, greener, more sustainable world. The business is seeking an individual that will exemplify a culture where safety and health are paramount and act as a role model. Someone who actively seeks out new experiences and contributions from best practice in their field, and incorporates this into their part of the organisation, someone who surrounds themselves with people that can provide input and guidance and might even change their perspective on something.Day-to-day, you will be ensuring operational risks are being identifies and effectively managed via the ORM programme to achieve sustainable results. A key focus will be to assist the organisation with ORM implementation as the key driver of risk management avoiding over-complication and ensuring efficient use of available risk resources.You and your experienceA consistent outstanding role model in relation to safety practices with deep understanding of the importance of safety and risk managementYou will have a proven track record and extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity in a relevant technical disciplineYou will demonstrate successful execution and delivery within risk management in a global mining operating environmentYou will have a comprehensive understanding of operational processes and risk management systems developed through direct experience in operational environments and especially organisational layered risk modelsYou will have a proven track record of translating concepts onto practical initiatives to be implementedSomeone who demonstrates experience working at a senior level with operational and / or enterprise risk management processesSomeone who demonstrates success interacting and influencing a wide range of stakeholders and senior leadership to front-line employees; and ability to: Assist with the successful implementation and application of ORM processes, methods, and tools, proactively applying risk management techniques to support the identification of operational risks and opportunities and developing solutions.Technical SkillsUnderstanding the day-to-day activities within the minerals industry and its related operations and the culture and pressures that can impact ways of workingEffectively creating and analysing reports on key metrics and qualitative data that identifies risks and opportunities for improvementPre-empts and defines behaviours, organisational pressures, aspects of the mining environment and system implications that cause risk to the business, individuals, and communitiesSupports transformation efforts in line with business strategy and wider factors affecting the organisationApplies a systematic, knowledge-based problem-solving approach and structured methodologies (including bowtie and critical control, root cause, fault and event trees, HAZOP, HAZID, WRAC, JRA, SLAM, and statistical analyses) to investigate risks and opportunities to create effective, value-add technical solutionsApplies an in depth understanding of the mining value chain to identify and execute on opportunities where technical expertise can enhance business performanceOther Requirements:Ability to communicate in English (advanced level for verbal and written.)Desirable: ability to speak additional languages (particularly Spanish or Portuguese)Working at high altitude may be required at timesRegular work on site at mining operations will be required. This may involve activities of a physical nature in a typical mine environment (for example noise, vibration, heat, small spaces, reduced visibility).If you have the skills and experience our client is looking for and you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please apply or get in touch with Greg Brittian via greg.brittian@acre.com.

5 days ago

Environment Lead

Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability,Environmental,Sustainable Buildings

London

Acre is supporting one of the UK's best known logistics companies to identify an Environment Lead who will be responsible for the delivery and deployment of Environment strategy and supporting programmes. You will be reporting to the Head of CR and be managing a senior environment manager providing them with strong leadership, clarity, advice, support and guidance whilst ensuring the business delivers its environmental commitments and ambitions.You will also be responsible for:Driving the delivery of the environment strategy through collaboration with key internal stakeholders and functions across the business.Preparing, inputting and presenting papers to the CR Committee on environment topics, and engaging with the Committee Chair, and other CRC members to ensure ongoing awareness of progress and plans.Chairing the Environment Governance Board, ensuring cross functional focus on the delivery of the environment strategy.Ensuring there is a clear understanding of environment and climate related risks and opportunities across the business, delivering and implementing plans to manage and mitigate risk, and that opportunities are explored and realized where possible.Delivering environment content for annual reporting and benchmarking i.e CDP, DJSI.You will have:Strong experience and understanding of the environment, including climate change, waste and water.In-depth understanding of current and upcoming environmental compliance/requirements.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.Engineering/Property/Safety/Environmental Degree.Qualification/training in ISO 14001.This fantastic role presents the opportunity to hone your skills in a complex and evolving corporate environment alongside a leadership team invested in environment and corporate responsibility and how it will shape their business this year and beyond. If you have any questions, please contact Ben Flint via ben.flint@acre.com.

6 days ago

India Country Manager - Sustainable Cotton

Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability,Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing

Delhi

A high-impact, global retailer is partnering with Acre to appoint an India Country Manager for the company's Sustainable Cotton Programme. This role takes responsibility for the company's Sustainable Cotton programme in India. This growing programme currently supports nearly 100,000 farmers, helping them to grow cotton more sustainably, whilst equipping them with broader skills to impact their livelihoods; this new role has been created due to the rapid growth in the programme.Reporting into the overall Ethical Trade Country Manager for India, with a dotted line to the Sustainable Cotton Programme Manager based in the UK, this role is equally integrated within both the global team, led by the UK, and the wider India Ethical Trade and Environmental Sustainability Team. This is an exciting and inspiring opportunity to deliver a flagship sustainability project that reaches across both social and environment issues and is embedded in the operation and governance of global supply chains.This role offers a rare and exciting opportunity to work on a large-scale, high-profile, multi-country programme that supports both social and environmental sustainability outcomes within the complex and dynamic environment of global supply chains.You will be responsible for:Overseeing due diligence of the sustainable cotton supply chainBuilding relationships with existing and new programme partnersRepresenting the retailer and the programme externally in India, promoting the work that the company has been doing, whilst helping other organisaitons to learn from itOverseeing and supporting implementation of the traceability of the sustainable cotton supply chainSupporting the development of programme innovations to deepen the positive impact of the programme on farmersSupport development of a comprehensive Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) framework for the ProgrammeManaging an expert local teamThe successful candidate will be a flexible, solutions oriented leader, capable of building excitement amongst stakeholders. This programme is one of the most ambitious and advanced in the industry; consequently, the role commands a great deal of attention and scrutiny.You will have:A strong track record in ethical trade or environmental sustainabilityExperience working with agricultural commodities; an understanding of the complexities of agricultural supply chainsExcellent cross-cultural communication and engagement skills, able to engender trust and foster collaboration between partners, farmers and regional sites across IndiaPrevious demonstrable success of creating and managing partnershipsProven experience managing complex projectsAbility to travel frequently within IndiaThis is an exciting opportunity to directly impact to the livelihoods of thousands of farmers and workers across India. If you are passionate about building a sustainable future in the apparel industry, please get in touch at tom.townsend@acre.com.Please note, there is a preference for this role to be based in New Delhi or Bangalore, but the company is open to candidates based in other parts of India.

6 days ago

Head of Sustainability - Maternity Cover

Corporate Responsibility and Community,Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing

England

Acre are working exclusively with a Global Fashion brand to find a Head of Sustainability for a maternity cover starting ASAP.The need is urgent so please note that we require somebody to start ASAP. This role will be fully remote under current circumstances with limited European travel from September this year.The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the strategy laid down by its members and managing a global network of partners, to ensure a strong performing organisation. Experience required:-Excellent stakeholder communication and presentation skills-Proven insight with sustainability and fashion-Demonstrated skills in collaborating and balancing the needs of stakeholders and subject matter experts-Successfully communicating purpose driven topics-Understanding of working in complex matrix environments-Previous experience in leading a team or organisation with P&L responsibility-Experience in an entrepreneurial (or start-up) environmentThis is an exciting role with a fantastic brand to help implement the strategic vision and direction set by the CEO Steering Committee of the business.Please do apply with your latest CV and I will call you to discuss. Alternatively, you can contact me via camilla.thomson@acre.com.

7 days ago

Head of Communications

Sustainability Strategy and Reporting,Public Affairs,Corporate Affairs and Communications,Corporate Responsibility and Community,Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability,Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing,Sustainability Marketing and Communications ,Sustainability Consulting

London

Cotton is a big business, It accounts for almost 25% of all global textile production, and the industry supports more than 350 million livelihoods.CottonConnect, a progressive social enterprise, is pioneering a transparent and sustainable cotton supply chain - all the way from retailers to farmers and building a sustainable future for the cotton industry. They believe in a market-driven approach that provides opportunities for retailers and brands as well as farmers to simultaneously expand economic opportunity, reduce poverty and protect the environment.UK-based CEO Alison Ward has more than 25 years of international experience in sustainability and corporate affairs and has led the way in building capacity and connecting the whole value chain. CottonConnect work with some pioneering brands, including Primark, C&A, Carrefour and Lindex and an exciting portfolio of new business, as well as working closely with farmers to develop training and support in the procurement of cotton.Are you looking for an integral communications role within a commercial organisation, that is making huge social impact across the apparel, FMCG and food sectors?Your OpportunityLead and develop the communications strategy, building awareness of CottonConnect's activities with key stakeholders, from both an internal and external perspective.Develop relationships with other communications professionals within various businesses and organisations.Advance relationships with organisations such as Forum for the Future and Textile Exchange, keeping updated on the 2025 Sustainable Cotton Challenge and further industry strategy and legislation.Enhance the newly launched website, working alongside the Social Media Specialist to drive engaging and insightful media content.Telling the CottonConnect story, using supply chain data, government engagement and industry mapping to deliver a clear and meaningful message to the wider industry.Connecting the global team of around 60 people, building a strong relationship with the HR Director, based in India, with travel to meet and communicate with the team in China, Bangladesh and Pakistan.You will have:The confidence to make independent decisions across corporate affairs and communications, becoming an ambassador for customer management and engagement.Strong relationship building abilities, with experience of working in a global environment, understanding business from different cultural perspectives.An articulate and engaging writing style, with the ability to liaise with thought leaders, thinktanks and local government.Knowledge of the wider sustainability landscape, with previous exposure to industry-related events and topics.A Commercial mindset, with experience of promoting media content and industry insight within a multi-stakeholder business or organisation.Excellent time management and project organisational skills, understanding the importance of a calm and personable approach to meet tight deadlines.If you are a communications/corporate affairs professional working close to issues in sustainability looking to utilise your entrepreneurial, commercial and media writing skills, then please apply below or email Oliver Giffiths via oliver.griffiths@acre.com.

7 days ago

Marketing Director - ESG

Sustainable Finance,Impact Investing,Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability,SRI,ESG and Responsible Investment

New York

Acre is proud to partner with a leading financial services data provider in an effort to identify a Marketing Director who will oversee the development, strategy, and deployment of all marketing programs driving that will drive engagement and brand awareness to the firm's ESG Product Suite.In this role, the successful candidate will bring proven experience driving multiple, high-profile marketing projects at the same time as well as experience working closely with multiple, cross-functional teams which will include (but not limited to) marketing, product and sales teams. The opportunity will require a strong attention to detail, creativity, and effective project management skills in order to create marketing programs that will engage with the firm's target audience as well as enhance their path to conversion. Key ResponsibilitiesDeveloping and in-depth knowledge of product offerings in order to create effective product messaging and positioning that resonates with the firm's target buyer persona & target user persona.Ensure alignment amongst Product, Sales and Marketing teams to ensure campaign successLead on the marketing component of new product launchesWork collaboratively with teams within other parts of the business in order to maximize the impact of ESG marketing efforts across the entire business.Develop a robust marketing plan including key activities and budgets that will support the conversion of new customers.Assess and provide reporting on the effectiveness of marketing programs that support your products on an ongoing basis, reporting back to the heads of marketing, product and sales. Develop internal tools (like sales cheat sheets) and external collateral (brochures, videos, infographics, and blog posts)Work closely with sales to gather feedback on Marketing Qualified Leads to inform programs.Develop program that would continuously enhance the opportunity readiness of leadsQualifications 7-10 years of marketing experience in Financial Services; strong preference in candidates with Sustainable Finance backgroundsExtensive program management, administration, and organizational skillsProven experience in successful lead generation campaigns for new product launchesDeep experience with marketing automation, marketing analytics, strong writing skillsAwareness of ESG and Responsible Investment trends, analysis, and best practicesPlease apply directly if you feel that this could be the exciting next step in your career. If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Locke at jordan.locke@acre.com.

13 days ago

Product Strategist, ESG

Sustainable Finance,Impact Investing,SRI,ESG and Responsible Investment

New York

Acre is proud to partner with a leading financial services data provider in an effort to identify a Product Strategist at the Director or Senior Director level with proven commercial and subject matter expertise in ESG. A strong preference will be given to candidates with experience working with investors and banking customer workflows.In this role, the successful candidate will have deep experience working with cross functional teams and will work closely with groups across the organization including but not limited to Product Development, Marketing, Sales, and Market Intelligence in order to influence revenue growth across Data, Research, and Products.Key Responsibilities: Work closely with multiple teams across the business including Sustainable Finance, Product, Analytics, Strategic Partnerships, and Business Development teams to create and certify credit related ESG content and products. Develop insights on the competitionCreate detailed business and use cases for new productsUphold a thorough understanding of industry and firm-wide trends, workflow, and challenges related to ESGCreate and manage sales activities related to ESG marketing content and products Create go-to-market strategies around new produce launches and major product revampsProvide Marketing team with USPs, clear value proposition, and detail use casesWork closely with Market Intelligence team to ensure products solve clear news in the marketSolicit client feedbackDevelop and design robust internal training sessions for the sales teamsMaintain and add to an inventory of client presentations and pitch decks.Add to the continuous advancement of the firm's ESG product strategy as well as support potential partnerships and acquisition opportunities in regards to ESGKey Qualifications:At least 7 years of experience within the ESG sector.Proven commercial experience related to ESG product creation and developmentDeep personal and professional network across the financial services community and a key understanding of market trends and activityExperience working directly with clients, with a strong preference of client workflows as they related to ESGPlease apply directly if you feel that this could be the exciting next step in your career. If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Locke at jordan.locke@acre.com.

13 days ago

Thematic Analyst, Sustainable Investment and ESG

Sustainable Finance,Impact Investing,SRI,ESG and Responsible Investment

New York

Acre is proud to be working with one of the world's premier independent Advisory and Asset Management firms in identifying a Thematic Analyst to support it's ESG and Sustainable Investment teams across New York and London.In this role, the successful candidate will play a key role in leveraging the firm's existing ESG knowledge base while serving as an integral part of the Investment Team in advancing research on the energy transition across the firm for both fixed income and equity.Key Responsibilities:Providing deep research on companies and issues against the firm's existing sustainability framework and climate change investment policies.Embark on independent thematic research on climate change and the energy transition by utilizing sell side and ESG focused research providers, news, and data sets with an aim build out the firm's in-house ESG Research frameworkWorking closely with the portfolio management teams to better incorporate ESG risks and opportunities into their investment and portfolio construction processBuilding tools and frameworks around risks and opportunities around climate change such as new energy technologies, carbon taxes, and industry frameworks like Net Zero and TCFD for PMs and analysts to leverage in their decision makingWill identify areas to take ownership for other projects that contribute to the success of the firm's ESG offeringsKey Qualifications:A clear pension for climate, social justice, and corporate governance research, primarily within investment banking, sell side research, asset management, and/or consulting.Would also consider candidates within the academic community or who work within climate focused non-profits, with solid financial modelling experienceSubject matter mastery on climate and the energy transition including technological disruptions and advancements, thorough industry knowledge, and climate dataStrong financial modelling experience (excel preferred)Please apply directly if you feel that this could be the exciting next step in your career. If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Locke at jordan.locke@acre.com.

13 days ago

Interim Occupational Health & Wellbeing Manager

Health and Safety

Bristol

Acre is delighted to be working with a FTSE250 real estate investment trust business in supporting them on an interesting new project. They are looking for interim support to help develop and deliver a plan for improving health and wellbeing of individuals in the workplace.This role reports to the Head of Health & Safety and will be responsible for the strategic development of their framework and arrangements, working with key stakeholders for the prevention and management of work and work related physical and mental health.Key responsibilities include:To act as our clients competent person for occupational health and wellbeing strategy, advice and assuranceProduce OH services contract, act as Contract Manager and main liaison with the provider for the contractProduce the contract for our clients Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for staff, act as Contract Manager and main liaison with the provider for the contractUnderstand the drivers of wellbeing, absence and ill health in the business and ensure that our programme of wellbeing activities is actively aligned to thisLiaison with Key Stakeholders across the business to ensure a joined up, collaborative approach, and ensure wellbeing is linked to the HR people plan and ESG agenda. Strive to tackle absence in a joined up and integrated wayProvide advice to key stakeholders on work/study related health and wellbeing processesIdentify and develop means of regularly promoting positive health and wellbeing amongst our clients staffWork innovatively and be curious about how we manage health & wellbeing in the businessReview our employee's exposure to major incidents and trauma and develop the framework for the provision of post-incident supportYou will need:Qualified, or working towards a qualification, in ergonomics/human factors, occupational health and safety, or similarExperience of developing occupational health related systems and processesAble to take a proactive attitude to the role with the ability to analyse, research, digest and apply new and existing knowledge and experience to resolve novel or complex issuesAble to demonstrate discretion, confidentiality and ethical behaviourA health related or health science related qualification (undergraduate or postgraduate level) or equivalentExperience of producing technical specifications and managing contractsExperience of working across a multi-site national organisationTeam-spirited and proactive with a positive attitude to work and stakeholders; ability to build credibilityThis is a superb opportunity to get involved with a leading real estate business to provide critical support across this occupational health project. Apply now, and any questions call Elliot Fisher on 0207 400 5598.

13 days ago

Sustainability Coordinator

Construction HSE,Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability

London

You're working in sustainability as you want to make a difference. You have a desire to create meaningful change - but is your business supporting you to accomplish that?Barratt Developments is the largest residential property developer in the UK, with an impressive track record of creating great new places to live throughout Britain. They are determined to become the leading national sustainable housebuilder, as well as being a key contributor to the nation's strive towards Zero Carbon, and the global ambition of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.The Corporate Sustainability team is currently on a journey of growth and is looking for someone like you to support the Head of Sustainability, supporting on the delivery of the sustainability strategy by developing, implementing, monitoring, and measuring a comprehensive programme of initiatives.You will be responsible for: Supporting the completion of projects, reporting indices, internal and external reporting and communications related to Sustainability Strategy and the Sustainability Framework End to end project management and co-ordination of data, case studies, or other material for sustainability disclosures or public information Reviewing and co-ordinatinginformation for sustainability indices, NextGeneration, FTSE4Good, and CDP data to meet deadlines Coordinating sustainability projects and initiatives by working with teams across the business, to ensure they deliver business aims Supporting the Head of Corporate Sustainability by providing research, analysis and insights, and coordination in the implementation of the framework as requiredYou will have a passion for creating a sustainable future for the business, the ability to work proactively and autonomously and be an excellent communicator able to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels on the organisation.You will also have:Ability to identify risks and opportunities and contribute effectively to the sustainability aims of the organizationProfessional curiosity and be able to think creatively, questioning conventional practices and ways of workingA deep interest in scanning the external horizon for best practice and be able to present this back to the business effectivelyExperience working within a sustainability focused role, or a sustainability-related degreeIn return for your skills and expertise, you'll be met with a competitive salary and bonus. In the past year, Barratt have continued to push ahead with its growth and hiring plans and have a strong strategic plan for the future.If you're interested in being a part of this future, apply below or send your CV to Samantha Calvey at samantha.calvey@acre.com.

13 days ago

Sustainability Performance Manager

Construction HSE,Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability

London

You're working in sustainability as you want to make a difference. You have a desire to create meaningful change - but is your business supporting you to accomplish that? Barratt Developments is the largest residential property developer in the UK, with an impressive track record of creating great new places to live throughout Britain. They are determined to become the leading national sustainable housebuilder, as well as being a key contributor to the nation's strive towards Zero Carbon, and the global ambition of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The Corporate Sustainability team is currently on a journey of growthand is looking for someone like you to support the Head of Sustainability Delivery by successfully driving a consistent approach for the delivery of sustainability projects and initiatives. You will be expected to manage the performance of the Framework by developing, implementing, monitoring and measuring a comprehensive programme of initiatives.You will also be responsible for: Leading the engagement with internal stakeholders in all function groups and divisions, as well as external assurance providers and technical expertsDefining and managing a roadmap for sustainability reporting and KPIs in line with the sustainability strategy and frameworkDriving the processes and busines requirements that will secure ongoing performance of the Framework and support the embedding of these in core operational activitiesManaging supply chain engagement and integrating supplier data into Barratt's sustainability reportingProject Management of framework and business projects by developing appropriate project plansCollaborating with internal and external communications teams to ensure Barratt is able to effectively communicate its position and performance on sustainabilityYou will be passionate about creating a sustainable future and are looking to have an impact on the UK sustainability agenda and therefore the global sustainable development goals.You will also:Be an excellent communicator, able to work with all levels of the organisation including senior stakeholdersHave an educational/professional background in engineering/finance/sciencesHighly numerate with strong analytical skillsDemonstrate a deep interest in scanning the external horizon for best practice and be able to present this back to the business effectivelyIn return for your skills and expertise, you'll be met with a competitive salary, bonus and car allowance. In the past year, Barratt have continued to push ahead with its growth and hiring plans and have a strong strategic plan for the future.If you're interested in being a part of this future, apply below or send your CV to Samantha Calvey at samantha.calvey@acre.com.

13 days ago

Health and Safety Manager

Health and Safety

London

Acre is delighted to be working exclusively with a prestigious and highly regarded property manager and developer to identify their new Health and Safety Manager. You will work closely with and support the Group Health & Safety Manager in the delivery of their health and safety strategy, providing support across the relevant teams, offices, and construction sites both in the UK and across Europe. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious H&S professional looking to take the next step in their career.Key responsibilities include:The day-to-day implementation and monitoring of policies, systems and procedures to include accident investigations, estate audits and vacant unit inspections, reporting and analysis.Assist in the development of construction strategies and standards, attending site inspections across Europe and engaging with construction partners, local teams and H&S Consultants to give guidance and ensure compliance.Review the online health and safety system (Safety Matters), finding solutions to complex issues and ensuring timely close-out of actions.Assist with reactive health and safety incidents, providing support to the business in the management of risk.Provide monthly incident reports to both the Operations and Executive Committees.Provide advice and support across the Group for queries as they arise (e.g., refurbishment risk assessments, operations/estate management, Development, and Investment).Work closely with HR to develop and support Occupational Health and Well-being initiatives. Essential skills and experience required NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent General commercial awareness within a corporate environmentGood analytical skills and a keen interest in statistics and data analysisFlexible team player with the ability to drive results and deliver valueExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to operate across an organisation at all levelsPrevious knowledge of property and construction would be advantageousFor the successful candidate, this is an opportunity to move into a strategic role within a global REIT brand with a fantastic reputation, diverse portfolio, and ambitious development pipeline across Europe.

13 days ago

Head of Sustainability Delivery

Sustainability Strategy and Reporting,Corporate Responsibility and Community,Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability,Sustainability Marketing and Communications

England

You're working in sustainability as you want to make a difference. You have a desire to create meaningful change - but is your business supporting you to accomplish that?Barratt Developments is the largest residential property developer in the UK, with an impressive track record of creating great new places to live throughout Britain. They are determined to become the leading national sustainable housebuilder, as well as being a key contributor to the nation's strive towards Zero Carbon, and the global ambition of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The Corporate Sustainability team is currently on a journey of growth and is looking for someone like you to deliver this sustainability vision. Day to day, you'll be putting your technical experience and expertise into defining and delivering a sustainability project framework, ensuring alignment of business principles with operational activities. You'll work closely with the Group Sustainability Director to transform Barratt's in-house capability, achieved by your proactive leadership of a cross-functional team, ensuring that the sustainability framework promotes, protects and enhances Barratt's reputation.You'll be;A confident and experienced leader - You'll be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Group Sustainability Strategy and Framework by designing, monitoring and measuring the impact of a comprehensive programme of initiatives that will ensure Barratt meets its commitments and targets.An exceptional programme manager and multi-tasker - You'll be working closely with all technical functions within Barratt to drive a variety of Sustainability Framework projects from inception through to completion.Innovative and adaptable - You'll continually "horizon scan," reviewing the risks and opportunities facing Barratt across all ESG areas. You'll recommend changes to the Group Sustainability Strategy and Framework ensuring the business is always proactive where there is benefit.An outstanding organiser and mobiliser - You'll be responsible for inspiring, exciting and challenging key stakeholders, both internally and externally, and bringing people together to integrate sustainability initiatives into core business processes and decision making. You'll be the "go to" expert for major sustainability projects, taking every opportunity to communicate and educate others on important ESG topics.In terms of experience;It's important that you have Corporate Sustainability leadership experience in a large organisation.It's vital that you possess a technical or engineering background with experience driving a technical function to deliver an overarching strategy.It's important that you're technically proficient - you will possess a relevant degree in a sustainability-related discipline and a strong numerical and technical understanding of sustainability topics.You'll be an accomplished manager, with experience leading a team of sustainability specialists.You'll have outstanding writing skills and an eagerness to drive narrative development.It's vital that you possess the ability to inspire, excite and challenge, particularly when engaging board and executive-level stakeholders.You can be based almost anywhere in the UK, so long as you are within a reasonable distance of one of Barratt's regional offices.In return for your skills and expertise, you'll be met with a competitive salary, a car allowance or company car, and an impressive bonus. You'll also have some peace of mind - in the past year, Barratt has continued to push ahead with its growth plans and long-term commitment to sustainability.If this has piqued your interest, get in touch with Jonathan Goldsmith at jonathan.goldsmith to discuss the role. Don't worry if your CV isn't ready yet - we can work out the finer details later.

13 days ago

Recycling Manager

Public Affairs,Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability

Denver

Ball Corporation is looking to hire a Recycling Manager to support, develop and enable the sustainability strategy for the North and Central American beverage business. This role will provide technical expertise to enable Ball Corporation to achieve its ambition in; increased recycling rates for aluminum cans, supporting recycling policies and investment in infrastructure at the state and federal level, and helping to enable the preference for infinitely recyclable aluminum with customers and consumers. Responsibilities include:Manage Ball's intelligence on recycling rates and other technical information state by state.Develop a plan of opportunities to increase aluminum recycling in the US, especially for cans, cups, and bottles.Model impact of potential recycling legislation at the state level.Support Director of Sustainability and Vice President of Government Relations with detailed policy insights at state and federal level, based on superior knowledge of recycling systems and its politics.Learn best practices in the US, Canada, and globally on recycling policy with a core focus on Deposit Return Systems.Work with Director of Sustainability to help create and support partnerships with key industry and community stakeholders including non-governmental agencies and thought leaders, to communicate beverage can value and develop recycling strategies that protect and strengthen the beverage can's position with customers and consumers.Work with the aluminum industry, waste management sector, and NGOs as a technical expert to elevate aluminum recycling interest and provide industry intelligence.The successful candidate will have extensive technical expertise in waste management and recycling policy. Working cross-functionally across the business to help shape and extract insights and key learnings related to increasing recycling rates.Additional Qualifications:Technical experience in waste management, recycling systems or zero-waste initiatives (including but not exclusive to Deposit Return Systems).Understand the general working processes of legislation (federal, state, local levels).Evidence of developing and delivering strategies initiatives through effective project management, policy and research analysis, as well as, stakeholder engagementHighly effective writing, presentation, public speaking, and oral communication skillsMust be comfortable to travel (25%)You will feel comfortable leveraging your technical expertise to support Ball's global sustainability strategies as well as with key external audiences such as policymakers, NGOs, industry associations, and the like to influence change at a business and industry level. Apply today to not miss out on this opportunity in achieving a zero-waste target within a hugely impactful business.

15 days ago

Principal Safety Manager - Investigations

Health and Safety

London

You're working in health & safety as you want to make a difference. You have a desire to create meaningful change - but is your business supporting you to accomplish that?This business, a FTSE 100 listed multinational extractives firm, know that their future must be a safe and sustainable one. Following a group-wide strategic review into health & safety performance, the business is intent on creating change and is looking for someone like you to be their pioneer. Day to day, you'll be working with all functions and divisions within the business to investigate significant safety incidents and advise on learnings, as well as both corrective and preventative actions. You'll work closely with the Head of Operational Safety to deliver this significant step change in health & safety performance across the group.You'll be;* A confident and experienced investigator - You'll be the group's global lead for significant safety-related incidents using the LFI investigative processes and tools, including defining direct and contributing causes, absent and failed controls, and corrective and preventative actions.* An inspiring and charismatic leader - You'll be leading investigation teams to identify systemic, cultural, behavioural and management system deficiencies that contribute to incidents. You'll also empower workers to take ownership and accountability of organisational safety change required to improve H&S performance.* A team player - You'll thrive on identifying and sharing key organisational learnings and actions from specific incidents, systemic analysis of incidents, and incident trends. You'll also conduct executive briefings on incident causation and corrective and preventative actions to institutionalise change to resiliency.In terms of experience;* It's important that you have experience in industrial incident investigation and systemic learning from incidents. * You will have previous experience in an investigative role function within the aviation, nuclear, rail, oil & gas, mining or manufacturing sectors.* It's vital that you have experience in a senior leadership role within a technical environment.* You'll need an undergraduate qualification in a relevant discipline.* If you can demonstrate that you're able to build relationships at every level, from the "shop floor" to boardroom, that will go a long way.* This is a remote position - you can be based in either the UK, South Africa, Chile or Australia, although you will need to travel regularly.In return for your skills and expertise, you'll be met with a salary of up to £88,000 dependent on your experience, a car allowance worth £11,600, and a target bonus of 30%. You'll also have some peace of mind. This organisation hasn't been affected by recent events and is pushing ahead with its growth and hiring plans.If this has piqued your interest, get in touch with Jonathan Goldsmith at jonathan.goldsmith@acre.com to discuss the role. Don't worry if your CV isn't ready yet - we can work out the finer details later.

15 days ago

Principal Safety Manager - JV & Projects

Health and Safety

London

You're working in health & safety as you want to make a difference. You have a desire to create meaningful change - but is your business supporting you to accomplish that?This business, a FTSE 100 listed multinational extractives firm, know that their future must be a safe and sustainable one. Following a group-wide strategic review into health & safety performance, the business is intent on creating change and is looking for someone like you to be their pioneer.Day to day, you'll be providing group support across all major projects and joint ventures, ensuring global oversight and alignment on health & safety resource. You'll work closely with the Head of Operational Safety, as well as individual and regional project leaders, to instill a people-focused and sustainable H&S culture on some of the world's largest and most exciting joint ventures and projects.You'll be;* A confident and experienced influencer - You'll be the group's global H&S lead for all joint ventures and capital growth projects, working closely with a variety of stakeholders to ensure a shared, best-in-class H&S culture globally.* Organised and happy to be hands-on with the day to day requirements of the role - You'll be spending up to 30% of your time travelling to different sites globally, supporting projects and joint ventures on the ground as well as unifying systems and processes at group level. * A technical expert - You'll thrive on establishing leading and lagging safety performance indicators, analysing safety performance and creating performance improvement opportunities across all global projects and joint ventures. You'll also facilitate organisational learning by creating and driving cultural change processes.In terms of experience;* It's important that you have experience working in the extractives sector, ideally in oil & gas or minerals, and a solid understanding of process safety. An operations background would be advantageous.* You will be fluent in English - speaking a second language such as Spanish or Portuguese will be viewed favourably.* It's vital that you have global experience and an understanding of a variety of cultures.* If you can demonstrate that you're able to build relationships at every level, from the "shop floor" to boardroom, that will go a long way.* This is a remote position - you can be based in either the UK, South Africa, Chile or Australia, although you will need to travel regularly.In return for your skills and expertise, you'll be met with a salary of up to £88,000 dependent on your experience, a car allowance worth £11,600, and a target bonus of 30%. You'll also have some peace of mind. This organisation hasn't been affected by recent events and is pushing ahead with its growth and hiring plans.If this has piqued your interest, get in touch with Jonathan Goldsmith at jonathan.goldsmith@acre.com to discuss the role. Don't worry if your CV isn't ready yet - we can work out the finer details later.

16 days ago

Senior Sustainability Consultant DACH

Energy Consulting,Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability,Sustainability Consulting

Germany

Our partner is a worldwide digital transformation consultancy company for Energy Management and Automation with operations in more than 100 countries.As the expectations on corporate responsibility increase across all industries and companies are recognizing the need to act on their ecological, social, and economic impact, we are looking for a Senior Sustainability Consultant to lead and partner with clients in developing their sustainable energy and resource management strategies.The Senior Sustainability Consultant sits within the International Sales Team, which is one of the fastest growing, innovative and dynamic teams within the Group. You will be targeting both large and multinational organisations headquartered in the EMEA Region, focused on building solutions within the domains of sustainability, energy supply and energy demand and operating alongside the sales managers working across the EMEA division.Given the target segment, the role would be a great fit if you have strong supply chain and ESG experience in engaging with high level management, working on external reportings for financial institutions.Key Accountabilities: Lead the development of client sustainability strategies, including the analysis and benchmarking of performance to support organizational goal setting and implementation planningCoordinate multi-disciplinary projects covering various aspects of the client's sustainability platform in a collaborative and effective mannerDevelop energy and carbon emissions inventories, water and waste footprints, and other environmental inventories including data analysis, emission factor development, calculation methodology, and the client's third-party environmental reporting activitiesCreate or recommend initiatives and abatement models for achieving or informing corporate goals for energy reduction, green energy adoptions, or GHG reduction, including progress toward Net Zero goals or Science Based Targets (SBTs)Formulate or review client communications for sustainability performance aligned to key industry reporting platforms, such as CDP, DJSI, GRI, GRESB, and various federal and state/local disclosure programs, inclusive of project management, stakeholder interviews, drafting, and submittal.Research, screen, store and communicate emerging information and trends relating to global sustainability initiatives such as environmental and carbon legislation, renewable and efficiency incentives, and reporting programsCoordinate, inform and partner with multi-disciplinary teams within the organization to help coordinate service and solutions deliveryDevelop and sustain relationships with regulatory entities, vendors and product/service companiesDomestic and international travel will be necessary (5-15%)You will be joining an international, dynamic, and responsible company that fosters the development of all its people around the world and empowers them to achieve more and experience exciting careers in an environment shaped by innovation, strong values, and purpose.Key Requirements:Higher education degree in Sustainability or Environmental Sciences, Energy, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related technical field, Master's degree in Sustainability or Business, preferredYou have 7+ years of related professional/consulting experience and an interest in pursuing a career in sustainabilityFluent in German and English with excellent verbal, written and presentation skillsProject management experience and a proven track record in developing, managing, and executing client solutionsHigh commitment to company vision, values and excellent client serviceOutstanding organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work on multiple complex projects in diverse areasAdvanced computer experience in Microsoft Office Products, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with a focus on creating high-quality, high-impact client deliverablesThis a great opportunity if you have some sales experience and have the passion to work directly with clients. The company will support you and enable you to create a successful career path and grow into the new sustainable energy Management position.The opportunity offers a competitive salary with a very attractive bonus plan and benefits package, a strong collaborative culture, and a global positive reputation and leadership recognition in the energy and sustainability services marketplace. For more information, please contact Nancy Schurig via nancy.schurig@acre.com.

16 days ago

International Energy Sustainability Manager DACH

Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability,Renewable Energy,Sustainability Consulting

Germany

Our partner is a worldwide digital transformation consultancy company for Energy Management and Automation with operations in more than 100 countries.Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, they offer integrated solutions across multiple market segments to achieve more with less resources in a world that becomes more connected, more distributed, smart and where the need for energy will continue to increase.The International Energy Sustainability Manager sits within the International Sales Team, which is one of the fastest growing, innovative and dynamic teams within the Group. You will be targeting both large and multinational organisations headquartered in the EMEA Region, focused on building solutions within the domains of sustainability, energy supply and energy demand and operating alongside the sales managers working across the EMEA division.Given the target segment, the role would be a great fit if you have strong climate change, renewable and decarbonisation experience in engaging with high level management, working PPA concepts, and work on engineering projects.Key Accountabilities: Strong motivation in understanding the customer needs and the company's global services and software portfolio. Based on this understanding, you will identify and qualify opportunities and address optimisations and approaches in communicationsFocus on Business Development for development of opportunities and generating business leadsCross functional collaboration with sales, marketing, and operations teams, on ways to continuously improve offerings and go-to-market strategies by developing account plans and sales proposals.Contribution to support clients and understand and address their needs in order to the EMEA marketOptional national and international travelYou will be joining an international, dynamic, and responsible company that fosters the development of all its people around the world and empowers them to achieve more and experience exciting careers in an environment shaped by innovation, strong values, and purpose.Key Requirements:more than 2 years experiences in Sales, Business Development or Consultancya track record of successful lead generation and delivering new business.Experience in consultative selling within the services industry (Sustainability, Energy, Renewables, Climate ChangeNurturing experience, demonstrating a track record of consistently achieving sales targets in a high-pressure environmentFluent or Native in German, and additional EnglishLocation is in the DACH regionThis a great opportunity if you have already had a successful sales experience and have the passion to become a top performer. The company will support you and enable you to create a successful career path and grow into the new sustainable energy Management position.The opportunity offers a competitive salary with a very attractive bonus plan and benefits package, a strong collaborative culture, and a global positive reputation and leadership recognition in the energy and sustainability services marketplace. For more information, contact Nancy Schurig via nancy.schurig@acre.com.

16 days ago

Group Sustainability Engagement Manager

Corporate Affairs and Communications,Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability,Sustainability Consulting

London

BSI's purpose is to inspire trust for a more resilient world. Their solutions and services improve performance and support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Their mission is to share knowledge, innovation and best practice to help people and organizations make excellence a habit. This is underpinned by their role as the national standards body and through their prestigious Royal Charter.BSI was established in 1901 with 'responsibility to society' as one of its main objectives and this has never been more relevant than it is today. As a signatory of the UN Global Compact, the world's largest sustainability network, they are proud to support its principles, as well as the UN Sustainable Development Goals.Acre is delighted to be supporting the search for a Group Sustainability Engagement Manager. This newly created role, reporting to the Head of Group Sustainability, will be responsible for engaging both internally and externally in a two-way dialogue to ensure the BSI's approach is demonstrating best practice and reporting back on impact.The role:Mapping and reviewing BSI's sustainability stakeholders to track engagement in collaboration with colleagues in marketing and internal communicationsengaging relevant stakeholders on BSI's strategy, including developing effective two-way dialogues to support review of materiality processdeveloping communication and engagement materials to raise awareness of BSI's support for sustainability and the UN Sustainable Development Goalssupport engagement with key partners, including the UN Global Compactleading on BSI's formal sustainability reporting, including developing a strategy to ensure coherence across the annual Sustainability Review, content for the Annual Report and Accounts, the Modern Slavery Statement, UN Global Compact Communication on Progress Reports and other reports as requiredYour profileExperienced in communications and sustainability reporting, including engaging with NGOs and corporate partnersExpertise in planning and coordinating activity across a large, multinational businessExperienced in working cross functionally with multiple stakeholders and deadlinesPrevious project management experienceExperienced running community engagement activities working in partnership with third sector organizationsAs a global leader in helping organizations improve their products and services, their clients range from high profile brands to small, local companies in 193 countries worldwide. This role supports the vision of developing organisational alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals and further refining their sustainability strategy and impact.Apply today if this sounds like your next challenge. If you would like to discuss more the role, please contact Dan Bond via dan.bond@acre.com.

16 days ago

Senior ESG Consultant

Corporate Governance,Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability,Sustainability Consulting

London

Are you an experienced sustainability consultant looking for an exciting opportunity? Are you interested in ESG and Sustainability, and working with clients such as Greencoat Capital, Lloyds Bank Group, Marks and Spencer and Unilever?Acre is working with an award-winning international consultancy in their search for a Senior Consultant with a focus within ESG and Sustainability strategy. You will be a key member of the team, reporting directly to a Director and managing your own team of junior colleagues.You will be working within a dynamic and highly effective team with excellent opportunities for growth and development. In this role you will be given autonomy and scope to take ownership of accounts and client relationships. You will be supported by senior leaders in the business, giving you the opportunity to expand your experience and help you achieve your career aspirations. You will be responsible for:Ensuring client services are delivered to the highest standard.Maintaining relationships with clients over time and various project cycles.Using your existing network and experience to develop new profitable business opportunities.Project management and oversight including managing time and budget constraints and mobilising colleagues.Line management of junior colleagues.You will have significant experience in sustainability and corporate responsibility, alongside high standards of excellence in service delivery and client satisfaction.You will also have:Relevant university degree or equivalent.A proven sales/new business development track record.Specific experience in the finance sector and its ESG issues.Broad knowledge of sustainability issues and trends facing businesses in a variety of sectors.Excellent team working and communication skills.Does this sound like the next step in your career? To apply, please send your CV and an overview of why you would make an excellent candidate for this role to Samantha Calvey via samantha.calvey@acre.com.

16 days ago

Interim Health & Safety Manager - INSIDE IR35

Built Environment HSE,Construction HSE,Health and Safety

Warwickshire

Acre is engaged with a principal contractor for a major refurbishment project based in Warwick to appoint an interim Health & Safety Manager on an urgent basis.This role is due to start ASAP and run until around July 2021, with the view to have regular monthly extensions until the project's completion. This contract is Inside IR35.You will ideally have experience working in a fit-out, strip-out and refurbishment environment. You will also have experience implementing a "people first" health & safety strategy to drive continuous improvement on an important project.You will be proactive, with the ability to influence others including managing and influencing various cross-functional stakeholders. An attitude to inspire and influence others is key.If you have strong construction experience, with an added bonus of experience working on fit-out and refurbishment projects from design to completion, this could be an ideal contract for you.Please apply for the role now or get in touch with Elliot Fisher on 0207 400 5598 to discuss.

19 days ago

Director of Sustainability

Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability

United States

Ardagh Group - Glass North America (GNA) is a leading supplier of infinitely recyclable, metal and glass packaging solutions for the world's leading brands; with operations in over 20 countries and with more than 100 glass and metal manufacturing facilities. Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and has a reputation for innovation. Their aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact through pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy; whilst remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible. Ardagh GNA is looking to hire a Director of Sustainability, in the Midwest, to tailor and adapt a broad sustainability strategy for the business, with a focus on achieving goals such as reducing their carbon footprint, material reduction, water stewardship and optimal sourcing. Reporting into the Group Sustainability Director in Ireland, this individual will drive Ardagh's GNA sustainability agenda in North America, serving as the expert on national government/legislative matters that may in turn influence Ardagh's wider business strategy. Key Responsibilities:Lead creation of Ardagh's GNA sustainability strategy, to understand and apply realistic objectives across such targets as material, water, energy and natural gas reductions, protecting GNA from legislation that may affect industry volumes.Overall management of the government affairs activities of the Company across GNA, including development, communication, and execution of legislative strategies and policies.Serve as the internal expert for sustainability, monitoring legislation, emerging trends, programs and issues, and communicating/educating others on sustainability topics.Ensure Company compliance with all federal and state registration and lobbying disclosure laws associated with interactions of elected government officials.Monitor state legislative activity by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating legislation, enforcing adherence to strategic state political and regulatory requirements, and advising business groups with the Company and Executive Management on necessary actions.Balance and align strategies with short- and long-term Group sustainability targets, assuring Glass division support of and alignment with Group objectives.Key Requirements: Depth of expertise in sustainability strengthened through appropriate training and qualificationsLegislative knowledge at the local, state, and federal levelsProject Management and policy analysisAbility to persuade, using precise facts to informAbility to analyze and communicate statistical dataCan work autonomously and with teams when neededBachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Public RelationsPlease apply directly if you feel that this could be the exciting next step in your career. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Walde at sarah.walde@acre.com.

20 days ago

Head of ESG

ESG and Responsible Investment

New York

The successful leader will support and evolve ESG policy best practice at a portfolio level, all while further institutionalizing the function by supporting investment colleagues with the insights, methodologies and processes required to enable deepened ESG fluency across the group and further integration into all aspects of the investment life cycle.This leader will also play a significant advisory role in driving ESG value creation in partnership with management teams and investment team leads.Additional key initiatives will include:Spearheading the evolution of ESG policies and best practice across the firmSupporting the development of more bespoke sector specific ESG diligence frameworksEstablishing and standardizing more consistent and robust data collection and reporting across the full portfolio Supporting and influencing new product development Establishing and driving portfolio level climate impact measurement and policy as well as influencing best practice aroung measurement, reporting and goal setting at a portfolio company levelAugmenting the firm's investment decision-making, by serving as an active contributor to the investment committee processServing as a thought leader on industry and broader ESG trends, actively identifying partnerships, industry organizations and experts for the gtoup to partner with in order to further their efforts on ESGThe ideal candidate will be an environmental and socially conscious senior leader with a track record of developing policy and successfully collaborating with functional colleagues, investment teams as well as portfolio company management teams to facilitate and implement change.Additional qualifications include:Demonstrated success in leadership roles, preferably in some combination of consulting, inhouse and/or investment fields. Expert in ESG with a strong policy/program background & track record of building and implementing strategy, ideally in private markets or infrastructure/heavy industry contexts. Proven global experience and an international perspectiveStrong executive presence and ability to engage with individuals at all levelsCollaborative approach with the ability to influence strategy but also deliver implementation plans to success working across teams and partners to build consensusEntrepreneurial mindsetBachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferredIf you'd like to express your interest in this role, please apply directly below. If you have any questions, please contact Sofia Benmouffok at sofia.benmouffok@acre.com.

20 days ago

Director of Engagement

Sustainable Finance,ESG and Responsible Investment

Philadelphia

Acre are looking for an experienced sustainability, change management or human capital development expert, with a track record of driving strategy and change at an executive and board level for this innovative Corporate Stewardship and Engagement role.You'll need a strong track record of catalyzing change within organizations, and expertise or significant interest in environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues and how they can be best managed from an investor's perspective.This is a key position for one of the world's leading investment management groups. The successful candidate will play a significant role in influencing management teams and boards within the firm's portfolio to drive improvement around ESG performance and strategy as well as help to create and structure engagement strategy for North America.Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and delivery of engagement strategy across allocated countries or regions as well as globally across a number of relevant ESG themes.Act as a catalyst for positive change in relation to key ESG themes (e.g Climate Action, Cyber/privacy rights, Future of Work, Diversity & Inclusion etc.) in specific companies, industrial sectors and/or geographiesLead corporate engagement through the development of a regular dialogue and meetings at Board and Executive Committee level at allocated companies.Developing and maintaining a considerable internal and external profile, being responsible for representing the business at conferences and events as well as helping to build best practices in stewardship across the firm.Working with the team to drive continual innovation across the investment management industry in relation to sustainable investing through active ownership.Experience sought: Strong knowledge on Human Resources and/or change management and/or sustainability issues and how they can be effectively implemented in a corporate context.Extensive experience driving change & strategy with Senior and C-level stakeholders is required.Superior communication and stakeholder engagement skills s required.Please apply directly to express your interest in this role. If you have any questions, please contact Allegra Walker at allegra.walker@acre.com.

20 days ago

Head of Sales

Energy Consulting,Energy and Cleantech

New York

Our client is a Private Equity backed sustainability consulting group that is a leading figure in driving the built environment to a more sustainable, post-carbon future.Their vertically integrated data optimization, sustainability consulting and energy management services provide strategies and actionable solutions at an asset and portfolio level to key clients.Through their tenure in the space, they have distinguished themselves in this typically fragmented industry, by providing a sophisticated and integrated consultative model to clients, which has enabled them capture and partner with some of the industry's largest asset manages, REITs and Private Equity firms, including the likes of Nuveen, Tishman Speyer & UBS.Poised for substantial organic and inorganic global growth through the next few years, Acre is partnering with this group to identify a strong sales and business development leader.Joining the organization at this point of inflection, as the Head of Business Development, is a unique opportunity to help grow the client footprint, influence the strategy and mature the operations of a rapidly growing, well-positioned and well-financed, mission-aligned business.The Head of Business Development will be responsible for:Originating new partnerships with large asset managers, REIT's and Private Equity firms with substantial real estate holdings.Engaging directly with C-level sustainability, operations and finance executives, to secure multi-million-dollar long term partnerships and manage client relationships.Evolving the group's go-to-market strategy.Contributing to global expansion and M&A efforts.Building and maintaining effective sales processes, including planning, compensation, account management, and sales tracking.Leveraging customer, market, and competitor activity to influence strategy, marketing and product development efforts.The successful candidate will be an exceptional sales leader who is a passionate, dynamic, collaborative individual and highly driven to achieve excellence.As such, a strong understanding of the ESG and sustainability landscape is key, as is a strong track record of delivering and managing long term business value within large, mature organizations with longer sales cycles, ideally in the real estate or investments space.The position is remote in nature, although NYC-based talent will be prioritized. Unfortunately, at this point in time, sponsorship is unavailable. If you'd like to express your interest in this role, please apply directly below. If you have any questions, please contact Sofia Benmouffok at sofia.benmouffok@acre.com.

20 days ago

Head of Business Development

Energy Consulting,Energy and Cleantech

New York

Our client is a Private Equity backed sustainability consulting group that is a leading figure in driving the built environment to a more sustainable, post-carbon future.Their vertically integrated data optimization, sustainability consulting and energy management services provide strategies and actionable solutions at an asset and portfolio level to key clients.Through their tenure in the space, they have distinguished themselves in this typically fragmented industry, by providing a sophisticated and integrated consultative model to clients, which has enabled them capture and partner with some of the industry's largest asset manages, REITs and Private Equity firms, including the likes of Nuveen, Tishman Speyer & UBS.Poised for substantial organic and inorganic global growth through the next few years, Acre is partnering with this group to identify a strong sales and business development leader.Joining the organization at this point of inflection, as the Head of Business Development, is a unique opportunity to help grow the client footprint, influence the strategy and mature the operations of a rapidly growing, well-positioned and well-financed, mission-aligned business.The Head of Business Development will be responsible for:Originating new partnerships with large asset managers, REIT's and Private Equity firms with substantial real estate holdings.Engaging directly with C-level sustainability, operations and finance executives, to secure multi-million-dollar long term partnerships and manage client relationships.Evolving the group's go-to-market strategy.Contributing to global expansion and M&A efforts.Building and maintaining effective sales processes, including planning, compensation, account management, and sales tracking.Leveraging customer, market, and competitor activity to influence strategy, marketing and product development efforts.The successful candidate will be an exceptional sales leader who is a passionate, dynamic, collaborative individual and highly driven to achieve excellence.As such, a strong understanding of the ESG and sustainability landscape is key, as is a strong track record of delivering and managing long term business value within large, mature organizations with longer sales cycles, ideally in the real estate or investments space.The position is remote in nature, although NYC-based talent will be prioritized. Unfortunately, at this point in time, sponsorship is unavailable. If you'd like to express your interest in this role, please apply directly below. If you have any questions, please contact Sofia Benmouffok at sofia.benmouffok@acre.com.

20 days ago

Investment Analyst

ESG and Responsible Investment

London

Planet Tracker is a financial think-tank, pooling the expertise of seasoned financial market professionals with environment, industry and scientific experts. https://planet-tracker.org/Planet Tracker is a non-profit financial think tank aligning capital markets with planetary limits. It was created to investigate the risk of market failure related to ecological limits. This investigation is primarily for the investor community where ecological limits, other than climate change, are often not aligned with investor capital. Planet Tracker generates breakthrough analytics to redefine how financial and environmental data interact with the aim of changing the practices of financial decision makers to help avoid both environmental and financial failure.POSITION SUMMARY:The Analyst will be tasked with undertaking financial research across several programmes but with a particular focus on Food & Land Use, seeking to identify material financial market exposures to planetary boundary related risks and opportunities. These exposures are assessed across institutional investors, listed corporates and a wide range of financial services groups. The two primary streams of research will be financial investment on one hand and natural capital analysis on the other.The analysis will be delivered in the form of research reports to clearly define the environmental and social impact of the companies concerned and the investors and lenders who support them. The Analyst will be responsible for in-depth data gathering and research production. This will include synthesis of findings and writing of reports for external delivery to the finance community as well as a variety of audiences (e.g. media, civil society, regulators). In addition there will be engagement responsibilities including speaking in webinars, at launches, on panels and having meetings with FIs, civil society partners, funders and the media.CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:To scope, conceptualise, and support the delivery of an investment/finance-oriented research programme including, but not limited to, in-depth data analysis on companies; financial securities (equity, debt, commodities); and market-based regulationUndertake comprehensive analysis of corporate shareholdings and articulate the critical material environmental risks posed to these positionsEvaluate capital market investment flows from institutional investors to corporate stakeholders where necessary via conduits such as banks, project finance, insurance or other intermediariesSynthesise the findings from Planet Tracker research into ground-breaking analysis and narrative, and ensure production of regular, high-quality briefing papers and major Tracker Reports for the financial, corporate and academic communitiesPROFILE OF THE APPLICANTA candidate for this position must have the following skills and attributes:CompetenciesDemonstrable experience of delivering company level financial analysis on the buyside or sellsideExperience of delivering thematic research ideally in an area relevant to Planet Tracker's current programmes.Strategic vision to deliver compelling research for a wide range of investorsStrong analytical skills demonstrated through research outputs produced over timeIn depth understanding of investment analysis and financial reportingStrong writing skills with the ability to produce analytical papers in a timely fashionExcellent communication skillsValuesDemonstrable commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals and bettering our worldA team player who works collaboratively with people for a collective goalAbility to work in an international environment and to be able to inspire people from different backgrounds and cultures to work well together If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience, please send a CV directly to Andrew Mullins via andrew.mullins@acre.com.

20 days ago

Standards Coordinator

Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability,Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing,Sustainability Consulting

London

The Responsible Jewellery Council is the standards setting and certification organisation for the jewellery supply chain. With more than 1,000 Member companies and growing rapidly, RJC span the entire jewellery supply chain from mining to retail. The organisation works with businesses of all sizes to instigate step change towards sustainably sourced and produced materials.Acre is supporting the search for a Standards Coordinator. In this role you will be responsible for supporting the Senior Standards Manager withthe development of the sustainability certification process and engaging with members to support their technical queries and sustainability ambition.Key Responsibilities:Managing Membership communications to effectively consult on standards implementationProviding technical support and guidance to RJC members and stakeholdersManaging the on-going reporting requirements of ISEAL in collaboration with the Assurance ManagerDeveloping tools to support the delivery of membership and audit trainingDeveloping and contributing to case studies, reports,updatesand website information related to standardsThe successful candidate will play a key role in the supporting the RJC's commitment to continuous improvement, providing a common standard for responsible business practices from mine to retail and improving ethical, social, human rights and environmental conditions.Experience Required:Experience working with ethical and sourcing standards, focused on environmental and social issuesExperience of supply chain initiatives and working with multi-stakeholder committeesHigh proficiency in verbal and written English, with the ability to communicate complex technical terms to a wide variety of audiencesA detail oriented, methodical approach supported by a high-level understanding of sustainability issues such as business ethics, environmental impact, labour and working conditions responsible sourcing and human rightsAbility to speak French, Italian, and other languages is beneficialThis position would suit a decisive and confident sustainability specialist with 2-4years experiencelooking to uphold high levels of integrity within global supply chains across one of the mosthigh riskindustries in the world. For more information, you can get in touch with Dan Bond via dan.bond@acre.com

20 days ago

Head of Investor Outreach Europe

ESG and Responsible Investment

London

Carbon Tracker's mission is to help markets and state actors align energy system capital allocation to the finite planetary limits of the Paris Agreement. Our success is measured by our ability to mobilise investors, policymakers and regulators into action around climate risk resulting in an orderly wind down of fossil fuels. Our analysis of unburnable carbon, stranded assets, and wasted capital has reframed the debate around climate change risk.We are looking for an experienced, forward-looking and entrepreneurial Head of Investor Outreach Europe, who will join our existing Head of Investor Outreach North Americas to build our current US activities into the European markets. This exciting and newly created marketing/specialist sales role will lead in building out a new EU workstream to distribute and amplify our analysis, engaging and harnessing European investor audiences. We are seeking an expert with an extensive background within the European investment and energy/ESG themes.Key Responsibilities: Develop a clear and impactful distribution strategy, plan and target list for Europe, together with our Head of Investor Outreach US, based in New YorkInitiate and drive our outreach programme with institutional investors in Europe, informing the direction and narrative of future work identifying the evolving information requirements of investorsDevelop, oversee and lead the management of key financial institutional relationships, covering interests primarily in Europe.Understand, pitch, market and present our work aiming to build and maintain strong relationships with key financial institutions, influence and move the markets to a climate secure future.Represent us at relevant industry events, conferences and meetings, be an ambassador for the work, this will involve travelling as and when the Covid-19 situation allows.Be the key point of contact enquiries from investors and buy-side teams on all matters relating to our research in conjunction with the research team.Coordinate with wider team to ensure efficient distribution and engagement with investor networks, investor climate initiatives etc. as appropriate.Help identify research products and tools that could be based on Carbon Tracker's analytics that help advance and embed our research in investor decision making and risk assessment processes, drive product partnerships.Experiences sought:Reputable industry experience in a similar client facing role within a financial services provider, e.g. Investment Banking, Hedge Fund, Investment ManagementPreferably an established reputation and authority in financial circles.Credible in forming data-driven, technical and financial arguments that impact the macro picture.Domain knowledge of fossil fuels, renewables and power industry preferredPassion for the cause and an advocate for our mission, vision, goals and theory of change.Demonstrable track record as a self-starter who is driven to grow the role and increase responsibilities.In focusing minds and decisions on risks and opportunities associated with the transition from the fossil fuel to the new energy industry, this role directly will help drive change towards a climate secure energy and financial system.If you feel you have the experience required and are passionate about the need to help markets understand and qualify the risks associated with overshooting the 'carbon budget' of cumulative emissions and further destabilising the global climate, please send an email today to Andrew Mullins via andrew.mullins@acre.com.

21 days ago

Energy Bureau Analyst - 12-Months FTC

Energy Management,Environmental,Energy and Cleantech

London

Acre is working with one of the UK's leading Real Estate companies to identify an analytical professional to join their team as an Energy Bureau Analyst. This is a 12-month contract, with the opportunity to gain some experience working for a well respected and established organisation. What will you be doing? In this role, you will be working with a portfolio of around 10 assets, having sole accountability for the operational contract management of utility providers, whilst managing key stakeholder relationships.What experience will you need?A strong aspect of this role is the analysis of all created recharges, and ensuring the delivery of correct invoices. As such, it is essential that you have previous experience working with energy data, specifically recharge data analysis experience, and strong attention to detail. What skills will you need?You'll need to have proven experience delivering bureau services, including invoicing, consumption data validation, cost recovery and importantly, tenant recharging.You will have stakeholder management and customer service skills as you'll be engaging with internal and external customers day in, day out.If you have the skills outlined above and are looking for the next step in your career with one of the UK's leading and most prestigious real estate businesses, apply for the role now. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Elliot Fisher on 0207 400 5598 or email Elliot on elliot.fisher@acre.com.

21 days ago

Membership Services Manager

Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability

London

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is a leading trade association representing the vast majority of marine contractors in the offshore construction industry worldwide.Their mission is to improve performance in the marine contracting industry. To achieve this, they leverage the expertise of our Members through conferences, seminars, and a large network of committees. They publish industry leading standards of technical and operating guidance in key areas of safety, quality, and offshore performance.IMCA is fully engaged in the energy transition for a sustainable and low carbon future. They play an important role in collaborating with Members and other stakeholders in addressing the challenges of climate change, and in ensuring environmental sustainability, particularly in the context of ocean resources.Acre is delighted to support IMCA in the hire of a Membership Services Manager. This is a crucial role interfacing with the members, managing a small team and overseeing the office operations.In this role you will be:Coordinating and managing a first-class service to IMCA membersLeading, motivating, coaching and developing a small teamProviding administrative support for the technical work programmeAssisting in the management of the budgeting and record keepingWorking closely with all teams, external partners and members to ensure that suggestions, issues and processes are as efficient as possible to benefit membersYou'll bringExperience delivering high quality communications within a member-focused management roleOutcome driven approach, through effective line management and by setting clear targetsExperience using CRM systems and Office packagesA robust time management approach and the ability to prioritise work for self and othersThis role, based in Central London, plays a vital role in championing better regulation and the delivery of authoritative technical practices in the marine environment.IMCA's work, to which Members contribute significantly, is well respected and sets high standards in the marine contracting industry and is a forum for best practice around environmental sustainability.If you are a highly experience managing a membership services operation and are keen to work in an organisation at the forefront of the operations in our delicate oceans, please apply today. If you would like more information, please contact Dan Bond via dan.bond@acre.com.

22 days ago

Carbon Accounting Lead - Senior Sustainability Manager

Sustainability Strategy and Reporting

London

Acre are delighted to be working exclusively with a Corporate Real Estate business and consultancy on several critical hires in the business.They are currently seeking a senior interim sustainability professional to join them on a 6-month project with a long standing investment management finance client. This is on a day rate and home based.Over the past year, they have supported this client whilst focusing their attention to net zero and committing to science-based targets. To achieve a number of their targets they now must calculate their emissions. The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:Finance and carbon emissionsCarbon accountingGHG protocolStandard emissions reportingScience Based Targets methodologyYou will work closely with few members of the team and hold a lot of technical experience in carbon accounting, GHG protocol and standard emissions reporting. You will be able to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.This is an urgent need, so if this is of interest please apply now and call Elliot Fisher on 0207 400 5598.

22 days ago

Head of Investor Outreach

ESG and Responsible Investment

London

Critical ecosystems on which societies and economies depend are dangerously close to collapse, and yet financial markets are failing to translate these material risks into valuation models. Planet Tracker is a non-profit financial think tank aligning capital markets with planetary boundaries. It was created to investigate the risk of market failure related to environmental limits. This investigation is primarily for the investor community where environmental limits, other than climate change, are poorly understood, even more poorly communicated, and not aligned with investor capital.We are working with Planet Tracker to identify a highly driven individual with a good working knowledge of the key actors across capital markets to lead their external outreach so that more investors engage with this crucial research. This position is integral to ensuring that Natural Capital related risks and opportunities are accounted for by a range of stakeholders across the investment chain.Key Responsibilities:Ensure delivery of engagement across the investor universe for Planet Tracker.Support the Director of Research and individual Programme Heads in developing Engagement Strategies and working across the organisation, help to operationalise into a programme of activities (e.g. one to one meetings, investor roundtables, webinars and other seminar formats, product launches, speaking and panel slots for various of the team)Directly contact investors with significant interest/exposures in key sectors such as fisheries, land use, plastics, and textiles to disseminate Planet Tracker's research.Set up meetings between investors and Planet Tracker's Programme Heads to facilitate discussions on appropriate ideas and research.Maintain existing, and generate new, relationships with relevant investment professionals globally.Maintain systematic and best-in-class engagement with investors, including overall data entry and management of the CRM system, and provide data and regular reporting on the outreach achieved for the Leadership team.Experiences Sought:Minimum of 5 years' experience in a financial institution with specific experience in investor relations or another client-facing financial services position.While the primary focus is on equities, some knowledge of the fixed income markets is desirable.A genuine passion for the profit with purpose vision, aligned to Planet Tracker's work and impact.A keen interest in, and ideally, a good understanding of natural capital and in particular why it should be incorporated in investment valuations.Intellectual drive and capacity. Ability to analyse information and present compelling arguments, quickly grasping and effectively communicating concepts to diverse audiences.Central to the role is the ability to effectively communicate with investors and the internal team, across written and verbal mediums. It is critical that you have the capability to communicate with senior executives at asset management firms and corporates (e.g. sustainability officers) in a way that demonstrates an understanding of the strategic imperatives for them.Some public speaking experience is a bonus.This is a great opportunity to join a hugely impactful business in a position that has a demonstrable impact on the global investment sector. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity and have the necessary experience, please submit your CV below or contact me at george.roberts@acre.com.

22 days ago

Associate, Sustainable Investing

Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability

London

With the growth of BentallGreenOak's ESG practice, the business is looking to hire a European Associate to execute and implement the corporate strategy across Europe.The Company:BentallGreenOak (BGO) is a leading, global real estate investment management advisor and a globally-recognized provider of real estate services. BGO serves the interests of more than 750 institutional clients with expertise in the asset management of office, retail, industrial and multi-residential property across the globe. BGO has offices in 24 cities across twelve countries with deep, local knowledge, experience, and extensive networks in the regions where we invest and manage real estate assets on behalf of their clients. ESG:ESG is a core part of BGO's approach across their real estate investment portfolio, corporate responsibility and innovation, delivering positive impacts across all levels of the organization. For the 10th year running, BGO achieved top global rankings in the annual Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark.The Role:The Associate will deliver the overall goals, targets and improvement programsfor fundsin Europe - across asset lifecycles (development, acquisition operations) and throughout the investment process including capital raising.Reporting to i) BGO Global Head of ESG (Toronto, Canada) and ii) a Managing Director - Investment Manager (Europe), in this role you will be responsible for supporting BGO's industry-leading approach to ESG through integrating Corporate ESG programming, aligning regional ESG Fund objectives and supporting overall reporting requirements. Requirements: Circa 3 -to 5 years' experienceworking as an ESG program manager, sustainability consultant, or similar sustainability development and execution position; ideally -- but not limited to -- in real estate, financial services, investment / asset management, project management or management consultingExcellent technical project manager; preference with energy efficiency backgroundKnowledge of ESG regulation and industry standards across Europe Experience in ESG reporting frameworks with a strong understanding of best practicesSolid analytical, innovative and problem-solvingmindset towards driving valueDriven self-starter with a desire to work in a dynamic, deadline-driven, team environmentStrong people management skills with the ability to influence and engage across a range of stakeholders, including the senior leadership teamExcellent communicator with strong presentation and communication skills Ability to work independently, as well as working with and managing internal and externalteamsProficient at using various analytical and visualization toolsOver time, taking full ownership of Europe ESG strategies as the BGO program is executed and advanced with the growth of the EU businessProficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and WordResponsibilities:Program integration:Support Corporate sustainability program integration including regionally focused on:operational efficiency (benchmarking, target setting, building certification assessments)resilience (climate risk)social impact (research and industry advocacy)tenant experience (tenant engagement, health & wellness)corporate policies (governance, social - giving back, volunteering charitable giving, sustainable work environements)Integrate corporate ESG strategy (processes, tools definition and implementation)Drive regional ESG performance through implementation of energy, water, waste, GHG emissions reduction initiatives (e.g. build ESG roadmaps - project structuring)Reporting and assurance:Monitor performance and compile ESG data for corporate reporting, assurance, investor marketing and disclosure requirements (i.e., PRI, GRESB, TCFD, etc) Oversee portfolio compliance with current and future regional ESG regulationsOversee required ESG management systemsData QA/QC:Support the maintenance of a robust data management system to track and report on ESG metrics, working with internal and external stakeholders to collect ongoing dataPerform data analysis to identify ESG trends. Engagement:Work closely with regional leads and Corporate Sustainable Investing team to ensure alignment of objectives, integration of programs and investment mandate supportRespond to requests for information regarding ESG strategy and performance from rating and reporting agencies, current and prospective investors and other stakeholdersSupport regional teams on delivery of Sustainable Investing InitiativeThis a fantastic opportunity to take ownership and drive the strategy across the European practice. Please apply or email your CV with a brief overview of your experience to kate.orourke@acre.com.

23 days ago

Company Research Senior Analyst

ESG and Responsible Investment

London

Carbon Tracker's mission is to help markets and state actors align energy system capital allocation to the finite planetary limits of the Paris Agreement. Their success is measured by thier ability to mobilise investors, policymakers and regulators into action around climate risk resulting in an orderly wind down of fossil fuels. Their analysis of unburnable carbon, stranded assets, and wasted capital has reframed the debate around climate change risk.They are building a new team, who will create an exciting new workstream covering companies in Europe, the US and Asia. The team will produce analysis on the effective wind down and climate and financially secure transition plans for companies, which will provide investors with tools and evidence for impactful engagements and arguments with management teams.Key Responsibilities: Produce cutting edge research and analysis on companies' Paris alignment, transition plans and create pathways for alignment alongside strategic and financial outlooks.Provide investors with analysis to empower engagement with company management teams, to catalyse macro change.Build quantitative models to drive conclusions, refine and evolve our data offeringContribute to strategy, research programme and develop methodology for Company Research with Head of Company Research.Impactfully and confidently articulate analysis to investors, both in writing and presentations, to build a compelling and persuasive narrative that will effect change.Own company research for coverage universe and be an advisor for CA100+ activitiesExperiences sought:Proven industry experience as an analyst/investor focused on the O&G sector This might include, Equities Buy or Sell side experience, boutique hedge fund, private equity, consultancy, corporate development or other finance roles covering the sector.Solid understanding of company financials reports and accounting.Strong knowledge and financial modelling and valuation expertise.Able to deeply analyse and company strategies alongside financial market implications.Programme and project planning experience.Adept at sourcing credible data and incorporating this data into financial, economic and market models.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to translate complexity clearly and concisely.This role is one of the first hires for the new team and will be integral in setting the strategy, methodology, models and plan for the company research workstream.If you feel you have the experience required and are passionate about the need to help markets understand and qualify the risks associated with overshooting the 'carbon budget' of cumulative emissions and further destabilising the global climate, please send your CV today. For more information, you can contact Andrew Mullins via andrew.mullins@acre.com.

23 days ago

Senior Sustainable Equities Analyst

Impact Investing,ESG and Responsible Investment

London

A specialist data provider servicing Responsible, Sustainable and Impact Investment firms is seeking a Senior Sustainable Equities Analyst to further expand and develop its impact measurement offering.The company is backed by clients with over $1TN in AUM and is on a mission to simplify and improve impact measurement for investors, helping the transition to a more sustainable future.You will work with some of the world's largest impact investors, aiding them in the analysis of their portfolios and helping to inform key investment decisions.Key deliverables:Measure the impact of all portfolios, initially focusing of the impact of company products and services including looking at the contribution of transformative technologies to achieving UN sustainability goals.Help to scale the firm's pioneering approach to cover a greater number of firms and different types of investment portfolios.Aid in the development of the firm's measurement methodology, incorporating the right mix of AI and human assessment.Work closely with clients and internal engineering and science teams to further enhance the firm's product offering.Play a key role in accelerating the depth and scalability of impact measurement. You will have at your disposal the most comprehensive dataset on social and environmental performance available.Requirements:Experience working in Investment Research as either an Equity or Investment Analyst.Prior exposure to ESG research or impact investing and fluency in working with large amounts of data.Sector-specific expertise (of particular interest would be familiarity with healthcare, energy, materials, water or waste) either via investment research or other roles (e.g. engineering, health).The capability to translate complex quantitative findings into simple conclusions.Strong communication skills, possessing the ability to effectively interact with investment managers, companies and science teams.Advanced use of Excel applied in an investment setting.This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative firm who are at the leading edge of impact measurement and ESG.For more information, please reach out to Katy Quicke at Acre via katy.quicke@acre.com, or apply with your CV.

23 days ago

ESG Manager | Real Estate Investor

Impact Investing,ESG and Responsible Investment

London

An established real estate investor has retained Acre to appoint an Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Manager, a newly created position. Our client has circa 200 real estate assets across a mix of uses, and all based in the UK, and investing on behalf of international clients spanning institutional investors through to charity clients.This is a compelling ESG Manager position as the role builds on the firm's innovative approach to sustainability which starts from the outset of investment thinking, for example in considering how real estate assets are positioned in relation to topics such as social change, well-being and climate change. The ESG Manager will enjoy a strategically important and hands-on position, which builds on the firm's long-standing commitment to being a responsible investor. This will involve support the creation of ESG value and minimise ESG risk at the various stages of the investment lifecycle.Responsibilities include:Implementation of the ESG strategy at asset and portfolio level across types of real estate including residential, office, retail, logistics and light industrialProviding technical ESG expertise to operational real estate teams and working with property service providers to enhance sustainability performanceDevelop strategies that link ESG related KPI optimisation to business opportunities/returnMonitor and enhance reporting initiatives on KPIS such as energy, waste, GHG, social impactTogether with the marketing and sales colleagues, enhance and produce yearly reporting on sustainable development and social impact performance for clients and to meet regulatory requirements such as the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)Opportunity to contribute to investor meetings as the ESG specialistKeep abreast of local regulations and public developments in ESG and sustainable finance policyRepresent the firm when participating in events and conferences related to ESG and sustainable investment.The successful candidate will have a commercial approach to ESG and have the desire to contribute to an entrepreneurial and meritocratic company culture with ambitious growth plans. Experience and competencies sought:Relevant work experience in the field of sustainability in a real estate company, a real estate asset manager or in the operations and maintenance of propertiesProficiency with statistical tools and database managementAbility to communicate and cooperate across teams and divisions and with an array of external stakeholdersThis is a great opportunity to grow and develop this ESG Manager position over time in a firm offering a supportive, innovative and inclusive culture. If you would like to find out more about the role, please get in touch with Samantha Rogers via samantha.rogers@acre.com.

26 days ago

Head of ESG

Sustainable Finance,Sustainability Strategy and Reporting,Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability,Sustainable Buildings

Amsterdam

We are looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial Head of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) who is ready to shine in an international team. Mileway is on a strong growth path and by joining as they move into their second year of business, you can be there on the ground to set an ambitious sustainability agenda.Mileway are the European leader in last-mile logistics, a sector supporting the fast growing e-commerce sector. Mileway's 9,000 customers are blue chip retailers, logistics service providers manufacturers, smaller and globally operating e-commerce ventures and local businesses. You will be the driving force on ESG with both Mileway's varied customer base and the thriving metropolitan communities they operate in. Mileway’s rapidly growing portfolio of last-mile logistics assets has performed exceptionally this year, and we now have over 1,400 properties worth over €10 billion.Mileway launched in September 2019, which puts you among the first people to work on Mileway’s ESG program and gives enormous scope to shape the way responsible business is done. An IPO is potentially on the horizon in the coming years, and this role will lay the foundation for reporting on ESG as a publicly listed company.Mileway Brand Movie from florencia sofia on Vimeo.What you will doOwn Mileway’s sustainability strategy, policy and execution, collaborating with stakeholders from the C-suite to local market teams to communicate and carry out your visionFurther develop and implement the Mileway ESG FrameworkDevelop an ESG reporting strategy, first internally and later externally, following best practices on sustainability reportingCreate a roadmap to define Mileway’s current sustainability features within the portfolioSupporting external communication to investors and stakeholders on material developments in the fund's ESG performance and credentialsEstablish an ESG Committee to ensure bottom-up adoption of ESG best practices across the organizationReporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will be responsible for driving Mileway’s sustainability strategy. With the support of the Executive team and the recently appointed Senior ESG Manager, you will further define baselines, ambitions and set targets for the short and midterm and manage reporting. You will work directly with a diverse range of stakeholders including senior leadership, core investor Blackstone and regional teams across the globe.What you will bringYour excellent industry credentials. You have extensive demonstrable experience working with corporate C-suite and investors to build consensus on leading-edge sustainability initiatives. You are experienced in business and operational transformationsAdaptability and an instinct for what works. You will be building a program within the context of a fast-growing and evolving international business that you'll grow alongsideYour team attitude. You bring energy and desire to lead, inspire, drive processes, and positively influence those around youYour collaborative approach. You know how to work with and get buy in from diverse stakeholders, and ideally, you will already have done so in an international companyExcellent communication skills. You can communicate up and down the organization and with external stakeholders. Your English is fluent, and an additional language is an advantageReal estate experience is a plus, or experience in a related field like construction or logisticsThis is a challenging role, suitable for a seasoned professional with the knowledge, vision and team attitude to put their stamp on a brand-new, international market-leader. If you’re working in an organisation far along its journey to embedding sustainability in its main business strategy and you’re ready to try something new, please apply or contact Caitlin Murrell via caitlin.murrell@acre.com.

26 days ago

Senior Sustainability Consultant - Benelux

Energy Consulting,Sustainability Strategy and Reporting,Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability,Energy and Cleantech,Sustainability Consulting

Netherlands

Our partner is an award-wining and worldwide Digital Transformation and Sustainability Consultancy with operations in more than 100 countries. Focused on providing comprehensive sustainability strategies that leverage the technologies available across their partners, they support a diverse portfolio of clients to reduce their environmental footprint, to buy renewable energy and, to keep their business compliant with all regulations. As the expectations on corporate responsibility increase across all industries and companies are recognizing the need to act on their ecological, social, and economic impact, we are looking for a Senior Sustainability Consultant to lead and partner with clients in developing their sustainable energy and resource management strategies.Key Accountabilities:Lead the development of client sustainability strategies, including the analysis and benchmarking of performance to support organizational goal setting and implementation planningCoordinate multi-disciplinary projects covering various aspects of theclient's sustainability platform in a collaborative and effective mannerDevelop energy and carbon emissions inventories, water and waste footprints, and other environmental inventories including data analysis, emission factor development, calculation methodology, and the client'sthird-party environmental reporting activitiesCreate or recommend initiatives and abatement models for achieving or informing corporate goals for energy reduction, green energy adoptions, or GHG reduction, including progress toward Net Zero goals or Science Based Targets (SBTs)Formulate or review client communications for sustainability performance aligned to key industry reporting platforms, such as CDP, DJSI, GRI, GRESB, and various federal and state/local disclosure programs, inclusive of project management, stakeholder interviews, drafting, and submittal.Research, screen, store and communicate emerging information and trends relating to global sustainability initiatives such as environmental and carbon legislation, renewable and efficiency incentives, and reporting programsCoordinate, inform and partner with multi-disciplinary teams within the organization to help coordinate service and solutions deliveryDevelop and sustain relationships with regulatory entities, vendors and product/service companiesDomestic and international travel will be necessary (5-15%) Skills & Experienced required:Higher education degree in Sustainability or Environmental Sciences, Energy, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related technical field, Master's degree in Sustainability or Business, preferredYou have 7+ years of related professional/consulting experience and an interest in pursuing a career in sustainabilityFluent in Dutch, French, and English with excellent verbal, written and presentation skillsProject management experience and a proven track record in developing, managing, and executing client solutionsHigh commitment to company vision, values and excellent client serviceOutstanding organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work on multiple complex projects in diverse areasAdvanced computer experience in Microsoft Office Products, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with a focus on creating high-quality, high-impact client deliverablesIf you are interested or would like to find out more about the role, please contact Dulce Flores via dulce.flores@acre.com.

26 days ago

Interim Sustainability Consultant - Real Estate

Sustainability Strategy and Reporting,Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability

London

Acre is working with a growing consultancy who have several requirements within their growing team for Sustainability professionals with a strong commercial real estate/property background.This is an ideal opportunity for professionals who have either in-house or consultancy sustainability experience with a technical focus. The role will be supporting the climate risk and resilience team with the delivery of three climate risk projects.The work included involves delivering comprehensive climate risk assessments in line with TCFD, some of the deliverables include: TCFD gap analysis, preparation for workshops and interviews with key stakeholders, business level climate risk assessments, co-ordinating portfolio modelling and drafting TCFD disclosures for reporting.The clients you will be working with invest and develop real estate.This is an immediate need and I am looking to speak with candidates urgently for this interim assignment.If you are interested, apply for the role now, if you have any questions get in touch with Elliot Fisher on elliot.fisher@acre.com.

26 days ago

ESG Associate

Sustainable Finance,Impact Investing,ESG and Responsible Investment

Amsterdam

Our partner is an investor in future-proof business models with an overall goal and focus on supporting opportunities within the food production market that result in a lower overall environmental impact. They are committed to their beliefs, being members of organisations that share the same values of environmental impact.The ESG Associate manages the ESG functions within the company and willing, passionate and able to perform any task reasonably related to their duties.Key Accountabilities:Collaborate with peers and portfolio companies to ensure policies, procedures and templates for identifying, managing and monitoring environmental, social and governance issues (ESG) in investee companies is up-to-date and implemented across all fund portfolios.Complete and ESG review on investment proposals and give feedback to ensure it aligns with company policies and procedures.Provide guidance to teams on investment-specific and sector-wide risks throughout the Due Diligence and ESG screening process.Manage the engagement and output of external consultants and key stakeholders.Provide guidance to investment teams and portfolio companies on identifying and mitigating ESG risks through use of reporting.Co-ordinate training on guidance and ESG documents.Share sector-specific lessons by taking thematic reviews across countries.You will report to the Director, ESG policy with additional support from Managing Partners.You will work closely with the investment team, deal leads (managing the day-to-day relationship with portfolio companies) and Managing Partners. Key Qualifications:5 years' experience working in ESG functions of an investment firm and in sustainability issues. Experience in the agribusiness is a bonus.Capable of conducting ESG reviews (EIA, SIA or ESIA), due diligence assessments, monitoring and reporting in alignment with the IFC Performance Standards.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build meaningful relationship and conduct sustainability reports.Strong leadership skills and able to work well in collaboration with other teams and stakeholders.Post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline.Strong English language skills, multilingual skills and experience working abroad is a bonus.Experience in a food-related industry is a plus.Willingness to travel to the US and Asia.This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work for a company with sustainability at the heart of their operations and would like to develop themselves professionally. This opportunity offers a competitive salary in line with market norms. If you would like more information, please contact Harco Leertouwer via Harco.Leertouwer@acre.com.

27 days ago

ESG Key Client Lead

Energy Consulting,Energy and Cleantech,Sustainability Consulting

London

Are you an experienced candidate with a background in sustainability/ESG strategies and the built environment?Acre is delighted to be supporting a global and award-winning property management firm in a crucial hire of an ESG Key Client Lead. You will be instrumental in managing all ESG strategies from fund to asset levels, being the point of contact to all the key stakeholders across operational teams and supply chain.Key Responsibilities:Leading on the development, implementation, reporting and evolution of the ESG strategy for a key Client.Facilitate the development, benchmarking, implementation and ongoing review of appropriate sustainability objectives, targets and improvement programmes at house, fund, and asset level.Actively engage with Property and Facilities Management Teams to ensure Client requirements are understood and are integrated into day to day delivery against objectives.Working with the Compliance Team to monitor changes in legislation and best practice to ensure continuing legal compliance and best practice in the UK.The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate technical understanding but will also show a passion to collaborate innovate and drive change across the sustainability & ESG agenda.About You:Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g. Sustainability, Environmental/Earth Sciences, Responsible Business)Professional experience working as an ESG programme manager, sustainability consultant, or similar within the Commercial Real Estate/Built Environment sector.Ability to engage and educate a diverse set of stakeholder groups including ESG specialists, fund managers, property managers, facilities and building managers.To discuss further please contact Jack Porter on jack.porter@acre.com.

27 days ago

Sustainable Investment Manager

ESG and Responsible Investment

London

A specialist alternative asset manager with responsible investing at the core of its value proposition, is looking to add an experienced Sustainable Investment professional to its growing team.The firm provides funds, direct investment and co-investment solutions across an array of alternative investment strategies. This an exciting point in the firms growth with AUM growth of over 40% in 2020 and net income growth of over 25%.The company's expertise spans both public and private markets with a particular specialism in listed equities, private equity and real assets (timber, renewable energy, housing and infrastructure).Key responsibilities:Work closely with the investment teams to identify opportunities for further integration of ESG across all asset divisions.Develop tools and procedures to enhance the way in which the firm assesses and reports on sustainability, engagement and voting activities.Keep abreast of evolving trends and developments within sustainable finance to help support the investment decision making process.Assist with the identification and monitoring of climate change risks and opportunities.Support the Sustainable Investment Director in developing the firm's Sustainable Investment Framework and ensuring that it is embedded across all business lines.Actively contribute to the strategic direction of the firm's approach to sustainability.Produce thought leadership pieces on sustainable and impact themes for internal and external audiences.Work closely with the investment teams to put in place outcome-based investment objectives and develop appropriate engagement and stewardship plans to deliver these.Requirements:Demonstrable experience working with investment teams in an ESG/Sustainable or impact specialist capacityExperience conducting sustainability driven research at sector and/or company level for investment teams.In-depth understanding of how to assess a company's ESG credentials across public and/or private markets.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.This role represents a fantastic opportunity to join a growing asset manager who is delivering impressive returns whilst achieving a positive impact across their investment portfolio.If you are interested in finding out more, please apply with your CV. If you would like to learn more about the role, then please contact Katy Quicke via katy.quicke@acre.com.

27 days ago

Senior Consultant - Corporate Real Estate

Energy Consulting,Energy and Cleantech

London

Are you an experienced Consultant/Senior Consultant looking to join an innovative and rapidly growing real estate consultancy? Incendium is a corporate real estate consultancy who work with international FTSE 100 & Fortune 500 companies to deliver sustainability strategies and help strive towards net zero.The successful candidate will be able to display a broad experience of sustainability consulting, with an ability to engage with multiple stakeholders across all parts of public and private sector clients.Key Competencies:Developing & delivering global energy and sustainability strategies for global clientsAligning strategies with best practice frameworks, such as net zero strategies, science-based targets, circularity etcEstablishing energy and sustainability best practice, compliance, and consistent management principlesDeveloping benchmarking tools and standards to understand performance and improvement areasSupporting the shaping and development of Incendium's propositions & new client engagementsIncendium pride themselves on their independence from transactions, capital projects and facilities management that allows them to work with both corporate occupiers and the real estate services supply chain.About You:Strong technical expertise in all areas of sustainability within corporate real estate & wider professional services organisationsAbility to present technical information to a non-technical audience and communicate clearly with our clients at all levels Masters degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent qualification by experience, eg. climate-related, real estate, engineeringExperience supporting businesses in developing & implementing net zero real estate strategies in operations and/or constructionThis is an exciting time to join a company experiencing rapid growth, with the opportunity to hone both commercial and technical acumen and impact the carbon movement. If you have the desire and experience to drive the global sustainability agenda within the CRE sector then please click the link to apply.

27 days ago

Sustainability Manager

Sustainability Strategy and Reporting,Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability,Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing,Environmental

Bath

"Making a real difference" underpins both Apetito's commercial and sustainability strategy. Apetito provide nutrition-based food and service solutions to some of the most vulnerable people in society, from nurseries and schools, to homes and hospitals.Are you looking to work for a business committed to being responsible and sustainable, but currently unable to make key decisions due to red tape and lack of decision maker exposure?You will have the opportunity to make key strategic decisions, as well as working closely with senior management including the CEO on challenging business strategy.Your opportunity:Managing the day-to-day decarbonisation programme across apetitoWorking closely with the HR Director, ensure apetito's ethical & sustainable values are incorporated into and influence the development of HR initiativesSitting on the Food Policy Group to challenge and provide ethical/sustainable inputDelivering the Courtauld 2025 Commitment through internal stakeholdersCommunicating with key industry stakeholders and represent apetito with influencing organisations, such as WRAP, FDF, CIWFSupporting the development of effective partnerships across the sustainability sector, that bring real value to apetito and its customersYou will have:Strong influencing skills with excellent all-round communication skills who inspires and motivates.The ability to work on cross-functional partnerships and drive change through othersA huge passion for ethical and sustainable issues - with experience at similar organisationsEmpathy with the customers and markets that Apetito serves and the "making a "real" difference missionThe ability to both challenge and represent the Company at a senior levelIf you are motivated by making tangible impacts in an organisation that works to help society's most vulnerable groups, and have relevant experience and skills, please apply below. If you would like to find out more about the role, get in touch with Liam Goldsworthy via liam.goldsworthy@acre.com.

27 days ago

Climate Consultant - Agriculture

Energy Consulting,Energy and Cleantech

London

Acre is working exclusively with a consultancy organisation in finding an experienced Agriculture Climate Consultant on a short term rolling contract. We are seeking a strategic individual with agriculture experience.This is a rolling monthly contract with an initial duration of 7-8 weeks with potential to extend. Ideally, the requirement is for someone full time but we can consider a part time working solution for the right candidate. Interviews can start from w/c 22nd March and we are looking at a start date of Mid April.This is an ideal opportunity for any professionals with:- Advised large agricultural companies focusing on decarbonisation or worked in the Strategy/ Risk division of an agricultural business and has experience with the Science Based Target Initiative methodology or similar - Has experience in assessment and quantification of climate related risks - Expertise in corporate GHG emissions accounting in the agribusiness sector ideally around biogenic GHG emissions; dealt with carbon neutrality certifications and methodologies to generate carbon creditsIf you feel your skillset is a match then please apply with your latest profile. For more information, contact Camilla Thomson via camilla.thomson@acre.com.

28 days ago

ESG Analyst

Sustainable Finance,Impact Investing,SRI,ESG and Responsible Investment

Boston

Our client is a top 25 investment management group with fund management teams in Europe, North America and Asia. They have established a strong core responsible investment capability and leading industry position through a strong global ESG team tasked with delivering and evolving ESG research, integration and engagement services.We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong quantitative skills and a passion for sustainable investment to fulfil the role of ESG Analyst in Boston. As a key member of this growing Global ESG group, you will:Engage closely with investment teams in deepening institutional ESG fluency and integrationProduce and disseminate research on ESG risks and opportunities across both FI and Eq productsCreate resources and tools to support the effective implementation of ESG factors in PCs, as well as support monitoring and progress reporting. Coordinate ESG work-streams across the Firm, collaborating with PCs, NGOs and vendors to ensure consistency, integration and timely outcomes.Partner more broadly with investment teams, sales and marketing on engagement strategy & upcoming thematic fund development and launches.Represent the group at Responsible Investment and industry eventsAssist in the developing of strong publications and thought leadership pieces.The ideal candidate will possess strong quantitative analysis/core investment skills, a deep understanding of the relevance of ESG issues and strong track record of translating corporate governance, environmental and social issues and impacts affecting equities and fixed income investments.However strong investment analysts with some exposure to ESG and an interest and deep commitment to pursuing this career path are welcome to apply, as this team and Director and well positioned to help upskill a high potential analyst.Additional Experience Sought:Comprehensive understanding of asset management and financial markets.Proven relevant experience in ESG analysis, and high proficiency in ESG data, frameworks, reporting, and industry best practices.Bachelors degree in business, sustainability, or environmental sciences and 5-7 years work experience; or Masters degree with 3-5 years work experience.5 years of relevant ESG related professional experience, or similar role working with, or in, the energy industry.Ability to work independently to complete due diligence on issuers of equities and bondsQuantitative analysis and data mining skillsPlease apply directly if you feel that this could be the exciting next step in your career. If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Locke at jordan.locke@acre.com.

29 days ago

Director of Business Development

Energy Management,Renewable Energy,Energy and Cleantech

Spring

Acre is partnered with a cutting-edge renewable energy power company to identify a Director of Business Development to manage national accounts and maximize all opportunities within those accounts in order to achieve sales goals determined by the management team.Specifically, the Director of Business Development will generate new leads and leverage existing customer relationships while focusing on the sale of a behind-the-meter offering that includes energy efficiency, energy management, EV charging services, resiliency-as-a-service, utility bill management, and sustainability reporting. Key target segments include retail, automotive, senior living, healthcare, school districts, and universities. Key Responsibilities:Originate new opportunities with customers in target sectorsAct as the main point of contact between for customers on a variety of different product offeringsDrive growth by originating leads, closing deals, supporting existing clients, formulating sales strategies, and communicating product value to clientsAssess needs and present solutions to C-suite prospects that include retail power, demand response, solar, onsite generation, and energy efficiencyNegotiate contracts with large customer accounts including resolution of contract issues in collaboration with Legal teamKey Experience:Demonstrated experience selling complex energy solutions to large national accountsDemonstrate ability to negotiate terms and conditions of energy and energy related services contractsIn-depth knowledge of the energy industryStrong presentation, interpersonal, analytical, multi-tasking, and time-management skillsAbility to think strategically as well as understand the practical, day-to-day implementation requirements for successful customer engagementsAbility to resolve conflicts among internal and external stakeholdersExperience with MS PowerPoint and SalesforceQualifications and Education Requirements:7-10 years' experience selling complex energy solutions (e.g., energy efficiency, energy management, solar, demand response, cogeneration, etc.) to large national accountsRetail energy sales experience is a plusBachelor's Degree or equivalent experiencePlease apply directly if you feel that this could be the exciting next step in your career. If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Locke at jordan.locke@acre.com.

29 days ago

Head of Marketing

Renewable Energy,Sustainability Marketing and Communications ,Energy and Cleantech

New York

Acre is partnered with a global leader in solar energy solutions in order to identify a Head of Marketing to plan, develop, implement, and monitor the firm's overall business marketing strategy in support of the firm's short-term objectives and long-term strategic plan.The Head of Marketing will have an entrepreneurial mindset and will identify opportunities, direct growth efforts, and demonstrate ROI of marketing initiatives. In addition, the Head will empower and mentor the marketing staff to deliver on goals, objectives, and duties listed below. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, innovative, and creative team playing a key role in advancing the clean energy revolution!Key Responsibilities:Deliver a robust client relationship management strategy to measure and improve client satisfaction through Operations enhancements.Work with the Operations and sales team to measure and improve client satisfaction and retention. This may include satisfaction surveys, market research, traction reporting or other metrics.Competitive Analysis - Full understanding of competitive product offerings, features, value, selling techniques, relationships, differentiation.Full understanding of pricing and competitive pricing regionally in international markets.Value Equation - complete regional understanding of how the firm's and competitor's product(s) fit withing the power plant value chain.Value selling - ensure that sales is trained and well versed in selling the value equation above AND that the product/value we are selling truly exists in our offers.Has a complete understanding of solar market trends and needs.Defines the ideal customer(s), buying personas, and product to satisfy the customer.Works with the Product Management Office and Applications engineering to design the optimal technical reference solution for each region / customer. Key Experience:BS Degree in Marketing, Business Management or related field5+ years of experience in Strategic B2B MarketingIn-depth knowledge of big data analysisRegularly produce and present reportsExcellent organizational and time management skillsGood communication and interpersonal skills including leading and mentoring other marketing professionalsExcellent presentation skillsAdditional marketing certifications are a plusOutstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skillsBilingual in English/Spanish is a plusIn depth knowledge of market researchWillingness to roll up your sleeves and perform broad range of dutiesPlease apply directly if you feel that this could be the exciting next step in your career. If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Locke at jordan.locke@acre.com.

29 days ago

ESG Analyst

Sustainable Finance,Impact Investing,SRI,ESG and Responsible Investment

New York

Our client is a top 25 investment management group with fund management teams in Europe, North America and Asia. They have established a strong core responsible investment capability and leading industry position through a strong global ESG team tasked with delivering and evolving ESG research, integration and engagement services.We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong quantitative skills and a passion for sustainable investment to fulfil the role of ESG Analyst in New York City. As a key member of this growing Global ESG group, you will:Engage closely with investment teams in deepening institutional ESG fluency and integrationProduce and disseminate research on ESG risks and opportunities across both FI and Eq productsCreate resources and tools to support the effective implementation of ESG factors in PCs, as well as support monitoring and progress reporting. Coordinate ESG work-streams across the Firm, collaborating with PCs, NGOs and vendors to ensure consistency, integration and timely outcomes.Partner more broadly with investment teams, sales and marketing on engagement strategy & upcoming thematic fund development and launches.Represent the group at Responsible Investment and industry eventsAssist in the developing of strong publications and thought leadership pieces.The ideal candidate will possess strong quantitative analysis/core investment skills, a deep understanding of the relevance of ESG issues and strong track record of translating corporate governance, environmental and social issues and impacts affecting equities and fixed income investments.However strong investment analysts with some exposure to ESG and an interest and deep commitment to pursuing this career path are welcome to apply, as this team and Director and well positioned to help upskill a high potential analyst.Additional Experience Sought:Comprehensive understanding of asset management and financial markets.Proven relevant experience in ESG analysis, and high proficiency in ESG data, frameworks, reporting, and industry best practices.Bachelors degree in business, sustainability, or environmental sciences and 5-7 years work experience; or Masters degree with 3-5 years work experience.5 years of relevant ESG related professional experience, or similar role working with, or in, the energy industry.Ability to work independently to complete due diligence on issuers of equities and bondsQuantitative analysis and data mining skillsPlease apply directly if you feel that this could be the exciting next step in your career. If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Locke at jordan.locke@acre.com.

29 days ago

Sustainability Manager

Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability,ESG and Responsible Investment

London

Eversholt Rail owns UK passenger and freight rolling stock. They have over 25 years of experience in the rail industry. They currently lease trains to 13 train operators and 3 freight operators within the UK. Moreover, they procure and finance new rolling stock and have invested more than £3 billion in new trains since privatisation.They are also committed to maintaining the quality and reliability of their existing assets. They continuously invest in their fleets through heavy maintenance and major enhancement programmes to deliver a better passenger experience and minimise through-life costs.Eversholt is looking for a Sustainability Manager who will be responsible for the creation and implementation of a streamlined ESG agenda, and sustainability strategy.You will be responsible for:Embedding Eversholt's purpose-driven strategy across the business and establishing a governance process to ensure the strategy is implemented in a consistent way.Leading engagement activity, communication and training as required to ensure Eversholt staff, and suppliers understand, take responsibility, and deliver the relevant requirements of the sustainability strategy.Being the subject matter expert and continuously monitoring best practice and trends in ESG / sustainability / integrated reporting and ensure Eversholt remains a leader in the field.Establishing reporting processes for mandatory non-financial reporting and identifying key CR&S indices to participate in.Facilitation of solicited ESG ratings/ certification from accredited bodies.You will use your excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise with department heads, publish reports and identify the requirements of external stakeholders to unify the ESG culture within the Business.You will also have:Experience developing ESG strategy delivered at a Senior level.Deep and holistic knowledge of sustainability and corporate responsibility paired with experience of working within the infrastructure investment or finance industries.The ability to consult with the wider business on new policy and legislation which will influence future sustainability and CR initiatives.Relevant technical and education qualifications, including a degree or advanced degree in sustainability, business management and sustainability, finance or economics.This is an exciting opportunity to join Eversholt at a turning point within their ESG and Sustainability journey, a key element of their drive forward includes inclusivity as well as other social agendas. If you're interested in being a key developer to Eversholt's agenda, then apply below or send your CV to Samantha Calvey via samantha.calvey@acre.com.We can only accept applications from candidates with the right to work in the UK.

29 days ago

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