Building a sustainable business is a major project. We’re talking about wholescale business transformation: from the way you light and heat your offices to the decarbonisation of entire supply chains. To meet objectives like these requires significant investment in time and money. However it is important to note that a sustainably run business is a more profitable one, therefore recruiting and retaining the very best individuals is a crucial component to achieving success.

The climate crisis has created an influx into the sustainability workforce, from experienced candidates pivoting into sustainability to ever-increasing numbers of graduates eager to be part of the solution. While this is a good thing, there are some key obstacles to navigate when hiring an experienced sustainability specialist with the skills to create a strategy that aligns with the existing corporate strategy, someone who can guide you through its implementation and maximise the commercial benefits.

So here are five recommendations to help you attract and hire the best talent to fulfil that role.

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