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A total of 49 per cent of respondents from Asia who took part in The 2023/24 Sustainability Census expressed a desire to acquire specialised skills as the sustainability domain continues its rapid growth.
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In this edition of the Insights Series, we look at the key themes in ESG reporting and the main responsibilities of those specialist functions across investment management, banking and insurance and private markets.
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The COP28 gavel has finally slammed down with the focus on a key word: transition. After days of intense negotiations between world leaders at the two-week UN climate summit in Dubai, the clock is now ticking as the fossil fuel industry faces the inevitable end.
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A third of the world’s largest public-listed companies are still yet to set an emissions reduction target, according to a new report from Net Zero Tracker.
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It was recently Green Careers Week in the UK and as sustainability recruitment and development specialists, we’re receiving more and more requests from people at all stages of their careers asking, “How can I get into sustainability?”
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Renewable energy output needs to increase three-fold by 2030 to help prevent global warming exceeding 1.5°C, with governments being urged to step up rapid action.
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New government funding will see up to 370 zero emission trucks on the road and the creation of new green jobs, it has been announced.
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Arla Foods, owned by more than 8,400 farmers from the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium and Luxembourg, set a bold ambition to lead in a more climate-efficient dairy production.
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The latest episode of The Sustainable Finance Podcast is now live.
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Stemming from the rich legacy of the CR&S Salary Survey, first launched by Acre and Carnstone in 2007, The Sustainability Census sheds light on the current challenges faced by sustainability professionals.
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Progressive financial institutions are looking beyond the sector for talent. The significant increase in reporting requirements driven by fund labelling has created substantial challenges for fund managers launching sustainable and impact investing-focused strategies.
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Our ongoing ‘Faces of Acre’ series helps us take a step back from the day-to-day to shine a spotlight on the people who make us who we are, giving them a platform to share their passions, speak up about important topics and talk about the pro bono initiatives they take part in.
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Investment to boost pioneering space technologies has been announced by the UK Space Agency, with the first wave of recipients unveiled.
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Low staffing levels in the natural environment sector is threatening climate crisis targets, according to a new study.
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As the global community steps up to accelerate urgent action against climate change, a multitude of sustainability events are taking place over the next few months to make critical progress towards a healthier planet.
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In a recent article for Responsible Investor, Acre’s Global Director of Sustainable Finance, Ian-Povey Hall, discusses the increase in hiring of professionals with technical knowledge of nature and biodiversity by financial institutions.
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Grabbing a plastic fork to eat lunch on the go is now a thing of the past, as the government’s new single-use plastic ban has come into force this week.
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Welcome to Acre’s Sustainable Finance Insights Series, where we’ll be highlighting key sustainability topics for the financial sector. This month, we’ll be focusing on social impact.
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Sustainability isn't a new concept. Throughout history, many cultures have upheld the values of living in harmony with nature, understanding that it's vital for survival. Black figures, despite facing systemic inequalities, have made noteworthy contributions in this area.
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The latest episode of The Sustainable Finance Podcast is now live.
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The Port of Rotterdam, Europe’s largest port, is poised to become a world-class industrial hub as the world shifts away from fossil fuels to focus on a cleaner economy.
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Behind every impactful role we place, every team we build and every effort we make to create systemic change for our planet and society by activating people’s potential; lies our team of passionate, sustainability-minded individuals.
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World leaders will convene en masse at the 2023 Sustainable Development Goals Summit in a desperate attempt to reunite the global population in its efforts to align with, and reach, the set sustainability targets.
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This is the third instalment in a series of episodes sponsored by Acre.
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Acre’s Harco J. Leertouwer recently spoke with Het Financieele Dagblad regarding the rapidly increasing need for banks and financial institutions to hire climate experts.
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The recruitment of professionals for sustainability roles in Asia’s nascent green financial technology, or fintech industry has been mostly “reactive”, and a knowledge gap has resulted in start-ups scrambling.
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What if there was a global capital market that accelerated universal access to safe water and sanitation?
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In Bartow, Fla., there’s a buzz around Hines Energy Complex. Not from the hum of machinery, but from a new kind of solar array. Instead of sprawling over fields, 1,872 solar panels float effortlessly on a 1,200-acre pond, creating clean power.
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Excitement surrounding Tony’s Chocolonely golden shares may be reminiscent of the fictional Willy Wonka’s golden tickets, but the Dutch chocolate firm’s rewards will see greater longevity and social impact.
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Hormel Foods Corporation celebrated the completion of an 8-acre solar field during a ribbon-cutting event Tuesday, Sept. 26 at its Jennie-O plant location in Montevideo, Minn.
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Innovative technology to calculate travel carbon emissions has highlighted rail travel as kinder to the planet with 10 times less CO2 releases, compared to driving a car.
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More than £7.5million is to be ploughed into the improvement of lowland peat to reduce carbon dioxide emission levels and help regulate our climate.
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The luxury goods industry has a long-standing reputation for creating extravagant items and expressing art through craftmanship, but where major brands have fallen short in the past, is where sustainability is considered.
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Passengers could soon erase the guilt surrounding their air travel carbon emissions with the introduction of the world’s first electric airline.
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As the number of single family offices in Singapore soars, demand for professionals across sustainability, client relationships and investment advisory is set to climb further.
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There is no denying the fact we are all climate influencers in some way and how we purchase, cook and eat food has an immense impact on the planet.
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North America is home to the largest rise in planned hydrogen projects globally which is forecast to increase due to demand and progression in the industry.
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The world is changing rapidly. With the escalation of climate change and social pressures taking center stage, businesses remain a key stakeholder in making critical progress on these topics.
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The EU Taxonomy came into effect on January 1, 2022; the classification system that indicates whether an activity or investment is sustainable. The aim is to make the economy more sustainable by redirecting cash flows to demonstrably sustainable activities.
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AT&T has joined forces with DSD Renewables for a five-project community solar portfolio in Upstate New York.
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The episode features Gloria Mirrione in conversation with Paul Ellis, Charlotte Kaiser, and Chris Larson to discuss how Nature Based Solutions provide powerful Net Zero opportunities to reduce the physical and transitional risks of climate change.
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At Acre, we pride ourselves on networking and building meaningful relationships around the world to help accelerate action where the planet needs it most.
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How do you choose the ideal venue for your company’s networking events to ensure it is aligned with your brand and values while championing sustainability?
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In 1966, Light Tree Apartments opened in the community of East Palo Alto, California, with 94 townhomes. Today, the 3.9-acre site has been redeveloped to offer nearly double that in affordable housing units in an area facing a heightened affordable housing crisis.
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Despite increased concern about the need to tackle climate change, the UK workforce does not currently possess the skills needed to drive the green economy transformation, research has found.
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This year’s London Climate Action Week (LCAW) kicked off on June 24th to unite thought leaders and innovators to find global solutions to the climate emergency.
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There is a hive of activity in the renewable energy space as Europe’s largest port stirs a pot of innovation to position green hydrogen as a key energy provider.
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Two award-winning European startups have formed a partnership to showcase cutting-edge 3D printing innovation to help solve the fishing crisis, caused by overfishing, while ensuring there is a plentiful supply of seafood alternatives.
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Acre’s purpose is to create systemic change for our planet and society by activating people’s potential. Our two decades of sustainability-focused executive search and recruitment means that, in our efforts to live this purpose, we’ve built an expansive global network of people
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No ordinary NGO, Ocean Generation combines the disruptive energy of a youth collective with years of experience in storytelling through science and film to create an inclusive approach to sustainability that enables an Ocean-positive future.