All Things Sustainable (formerly ESG Insider)
How the global ESG recruiting landscape is changing
Sep 1, 2023
Recruiters discuss the changing landscape of ESG talent search, highlighting the disparity between conversations around sustainability in the US versus Europe and Asia. The importance of integrating sustainability in organizations and the growing focus on the environmental aspect of ESG are explored. Collaboration across sectors and the role of asset managers in sustainable investments are also discussed, along with the increasing legal risks in ESG and the need for data verification and finance acumen in sustainability roles.
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- Companies are now incorporating sustainability into their strategy as a commercially smart move.
- There is a higher demand for sustainability talent in Europe compared to the US, where the conversation around sustainability is still evolving.
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Shift in Focus: From Doing the Right Thing to Creating Business Value
Companies are shifting their focus from embracing sustainability because it's the right thing to do, to incorporating sustainability into their strategy because it's a commercially smart move. ESG and sustainability leaders are now more focused on business value creation, working on implementing and operationalizing sustainability policies and strategies across the organization. The initial hiring wave for ESG and sustainability leadership roles has slowed down as companies are now working on integrating sustainability into their business lines, driving sustainability and decarbonization efforts.
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