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What do they do?

ESG sustainability consulting involves providing guidance and support to businesses on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. Consultants in this field help organizations develop strategies to improve their sustainability efforts, reduce their environmental impact, enhance their social responsibility, and strengthen their governance practices. They may offer services such as ESG reporting, benchmarking, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability strategy development to help companies align with sustainability goals and best practices.

Example Projects

  1. ESG Strategy Development:
    A Sustainability Consultant shapes the company’s ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) vision and objectives by conducting comprehensive analyses of the company’s current ESG footprint. This involves identifying gaps and growth opportunities and developing a robust business model that aligns with local and international sustainability regulations. Such projects turn sustainability efforts into competitive advantages, inspiring investor confidence and attracting conscious consumers.
  2. Carbon Footprint Reduction:
    Sustainable consultants lead projects that analyse a company’s carbon emissions and develop strategies to reduce them. This could involve transitioning to more efficient operations or renewable energy sources, aligning with cost-saving initiatives and public commitments to climate change mitigation.
  3. Supply Chain Overhaul:
    Consultants may re-design supply chains to be more transparent, ethical, and sustainable. This involves identifying risks and opportunities for sustainable procurement and implementing effective strategies. These projects enhance brand reputation, product quality, and the resilience of long-term business operations.

Who Do They Work With?

Consultants engage with a variety of stakeholders across an organisation:

  • C-level Executives: Including CEOs, CFOs, and CIOs, to establish company-wide sustainability targets and drive strategic decision-making.
  • Department Heads: Collaborating with HR, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain leaders to integrate ESG principles into everyday business practices.
  • Cross-Functional Teams: Working with teams to help them understand the importance of sustainability and their role in achieving the company’s ESG objectives.

These partnerships are crucial to ensuring that ESG aspirations are translated into actionable goals across all levels of the organisation.

Who Should Hire One?

Any industry or sector can benefit from an ESG Sustainability Consultant. Medium and large enterprises with complex operations, resource-intensive processes, or significant environmental footprints are prime candidates. Companies in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, logistics, and technology can see substantial value from this role. Enterprises undergoing significant changes, such as mergers, acquisitions, or new market entries, can also benefit from a consultant’s expertise to ensure a sustainable transition.

ROI and Strategic Benefits

Hiring an ESG Sustainability Consultant delivers considerable ROI through:

  • Cost Savings: Identifying efficiency improvements, reducing waste, and transitioning to renewable energy sources.
  • Risk Management: Aligning with stakeholder ESG expectations to avoid regulatory penalties and reputational risks.
  • Brand Reputation: A strong ESG strategy can enhance the company’s reputation with customers, employees, and investors.
  • Funding Opportunities: Sustainable businesses often have access to more funding opportunities as lenders increasingly prefer to invest in ESG-focused companies.
  • Long-Term Competitiveness: Building a sustainable business model helps ensure the company’s viability and competitiveness in a rapidly changing marketplace.

Example Job Description (for you to Copy and Paste)

Summary:

As an ESG Sustainability Consultant, you will play a key role in helping our organisation develop, manage, and improve sustainability initiatives and strategies. Your work will be critical to advancing our commitment to environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and strong governance (ESG).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and implement ESG and sustainability strategies.
  • Conduct comprehensive sustainability audits and impact assessments.
  • Manage sustainability projects from conception to completion.
  • Deliver sustainability training programmes to staff and stakeholders.
  • Monitor and report on key sustainability metrics.
  • Ensure compliance with global ESG regulations and standards.
  • Collaborate with multiple departments and stakeholders to drive sustainability goals.

Qualifications and Skills:

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field.
  • Certifications in sustainability (e.g., ISSP, LEED).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or PhD in a related field.

Skills:

  • Proficiency in environmental impact analysis and data reporting.
  • Expertise in global ESG regulations and standards.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders.

Experience Requirements:

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in sustainability consulting.
  • Experience in managing sustainability projects from conception to completion.
  • Familiarity with industries such as manufacturing, energy, or technology is preferred.

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Good communication, flexible schedule and delivered exactly what was agreed and on time. Would work with her again!

Alexander Pfeiffer
CEO
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Terralytiq

Tom helped us with calculating our carbon footprint outputs from 2019 to 2023. He managed everything end to end with minimal client direction. It was seamless and effortless. He's an excellent professional.

Bolu
COO
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Miai

The support's been great from when we first started speaking, you wrote the brief for me and did all the sourcing. So that was fantastic. Communication has been great. The level of engagement has been brilliant.

Nick Anderdon
CFO
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Freddies Flowers

‍Working with Leafr has been a pleasure from the beginning. Leafr has a wide network of talented individuals, and they have been able to seamlessly connect us with strong candidates for our various projects.

Lara
Partner
at
Xynteo

Leafr's marketplace boasts an extensive network of highly talented individuals. They have effortlessly connected us with great candidates. Leafr has become our go-to for skilled sustainability professionals.

Brenan Hodkinson
CRO
at
Apiday

Whenever you hire consultants you worry whether they'll be as motivated or skilled as your team. Every Leafr consultant has been so impressive. We spoke to several sustainability agencies and this has been far better value.

Guadalupe Oliver
CEO
at
Candoe

Our expert immediately became a seamless addition to our team. Her work showed a mastery of ESG and a strong understanding of the financial sector. We'd love the opportunity to work with her again.

Jess Katz
Director
at
TRIPTIK

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