Please note this is a hybrid role located in a North-Central US city.

 

 

Acre is proud to partner with a Fortune 500 company to help identify their next VP, ESG & Chief Sustainability Officer. Our client is a global manufacturer headquartered in a major US city in the north-central region with over 5,000 employees supporting operations and commercial sales in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

 

 

Our client set ambitious sustainability targets and already has a solid foundation to achieve their strategy. Their sustainability goals are integrated into the business operations, governance structure and company culture.

 

 

They are seeking a visionary and experienced sustainability leader to:

 

• Serve as the catalyst that brings the company's current ESG elements together building on a solid foundation.

• Be the ESG champion who frames and positions the company's sustainability story internally and externally.

• Work closely with the ELT to help link ESG initiatives with commercial opportunities globally.

• Be well-resourced and empowered to drive the strategic ESG agenda at scale.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

The successful leader in this role will be responsible for the following three key responsibilities:

1. Drive the end-to-end development of the ESG strategy and ensure integration with business, supply chain and corporate strategy including economic analysis, KPI development, quantitative and qualitative assessment and roadmaps.

2. Build existing and new programs that align with the company's strategy and leverage to expand opportunities within the business - these will be in service of employees, suppliers, customers, consumers, and other key stakeholders.

3. Develop internal and external ESG governance and reporting; work collaboratively across brands and functions to track and monitor progress, drive program awareness and communicate results.

 

 

In addition to the above, the leader will also:

 

• Partner with cross-functional business partners to identify opportunities for scaled impact, prioritize focus, and operationalize the solutions that are most impactful to the company and its businesses.

• Identify and deconstruct business issues and develop strategic, analytical, and financial frameworks to evaluate against; communicate via executive-ready content that articulates clear and compelling storylines to drive action.

• Help identify potential external partners to amplify the ESG strategic agenda and manage ongoing relationships.

• Proactively identify and communicate business issues by researching market, competitive, consumer, vendor, NGO, and other relevant trends; and bring recommended best practices in market to the leadership team to inform practices; serving as a thought leader and liaison with business partners and across the company.

 

 

Position Requirements

 

Proven ESG Thought-Leader & Strategist

• >15 years of experience in either strategy consulting, corporate communications, especially investor relations, consulting with demonstrated coverage of ESG issues on behalf of corporate clients. Blue-chip company fundamentals are ideal.

• Broad knowledge and experience around CSR, social impact, sustainability and governance issues.

 

 

Strategy-Builder + 'Evangelical' Communication Capabilities

 

• Experience developing, communicating and rolling out ESG strategy and agenda.

• Proven ability to build scalable ESG programs and policies across an enterprise.

• Experience in strategy to build business case, socialize strategic initiatives, and operationalize across teams.

 

 

Business Model Evolution / Transformation

 

• Experience and proven effectiveness operating in a fast-paced, dynamic, global business environment.

• Experience in supporting business transformation is a plus.

 

 

Trusted Advisor as Subject Matter Expert

 

• Demonstrated horsepower and credibility as a thought partner to a CEO, ELT and/or Board.

 

 

Business Acumen

 

• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to frame new, ambiguous and complex issues; ability to generate insight through rigorous analysis and demonstrate thought leadership.

• Strong influence and collaborating skills and ability to work successfully with peers, teams, and C-suite executives in a matrixed organization.

• A business-first mindset, demonstrates understanding of the strategic, operational and financial components of broader business management.

 

 

Compensation Package

 

• Base salary $300,000 - $340,000

• Annual bonus target 40%

• Employee stock purchase program

• Relocation program

• Comprehensive medical insurance, wellness and other benefits

• 401k retirement plan including a generous match

• PTO, holidays and sick time

 

 

Next Steps:

 

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please apply here or email Richard Kent at richard.kent@acre.com

 

Are you a strategic communicator with expertise in brand-building within highly nuanced fields? Do you have a background in corporate communications, philanthropy, or public affairs, with experience shaping narratives that advance complex global issues?

Acre is pleased to partner with Tilt Collective in seeking an exceptional Chief Communications Officer (CCO) to lead global communications efforts, shape public positioning, and elevate the organisation's influence across advocacy, philanthropy, and policy circles.

 

 

About Tilt Collective

 

Tilt Collective is a global organisation driving systemic change in the food system. Through strategic grant-making, research, and collaboration, Tilt empowers civil society, philanthropy, and both the public and private sectors to accelerate the transition towards a more equitable, sustainable, plant-rich food system.

 

By addressing the interlocking climate, health, and nature crises caused by intensive animal agriculture, Tilt works to create a world where everyone is nourished by sustainable, healthy, and affordable food. The organisation plays a crucial role in shifting global food systems by advancing plant-rich diets, influencing policy, and reducing reliance on livestock production.

 

 

 

The Role

 

As part of the executive leadership team, the CCO will develop and implement a global communications strategy that strengthens Tilt's brand and enhances its impact across a highly dispersed network of partners and grantees.

 

Reporting to the CEO, you will lead efforts to position Tilt Collective as a trusted, solutions-driven force in food system transformation. This requires expertise in crafting narratives on complex and often contentious topics, as well as a strategic, movement-generous approach to communications that advances Tilt's mission without relying on traditional corporate PR.

 

 

Your Impact

 

• Design and execute a communications strategy that positions Tilt as a leader in food system transformation while maintaining a subtle and strategic public presence.

• Lead brand-building efforts, ensuring Tilt's reputation is aligned with its evidence-based, solutions-focused approach.

• Oversee external and internal communications, ensuring alignment across research, advocacy, and funding initiatives.

• Build and manage strategic relationships with philanthropic partners, policymakers, and private sector stakeholders to influence global food policy and investment.

• Support fundraising and donor engagement, ensuring that communications efforts contribute to Tilt's growth and long-term impact.

• Develop and lead crisis communications strategies, proactively mitigating reputational risks.

• Manage and develop a high-performing communications team, embedding best practices in a matrixed, global structure that aligns with all programme areas.

 

 

What You Will Bring

 

• Extensive experience in strategic communications, with a track record of advancing a brand in a subtle, movement-generous way.

• A background in corporate communications, philanthropy, or public affairs-ideally in food systems, social impact, or sustainability.

• Proven success in brand-building and messaging around contentious topics, with the ability to influence narratives in a way that drives systemic change.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with experience working across senior executives, policymakers, funders, and advocacy groups.

• Experience leading communications within a matrixed, global organisation, ensuring consistency across dispersed teams and networks.

• Entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to be adaptive to a fast changing, scaling start uporganisation.

• Executive leadership experience, with a strong background in team-building and cross-functional collaboration.

 

 

This is a unique opportunity to shape the global conversation on food system transformation, positioning Tilt Collective as a catalyst for change while advancing a more sustainable, plant-rich future.

 

 

If you are ready to lead powerful, high-stakes communications in a complex and evolving landscape, apply below to register your interest, or reach out to Camilla Lang at camilla.lang@acre.com

Acre is proud to partner with TMS in the search for a Packaging Advocacy Senior Manager. This role will sit within TMS Global Sustainability team.

 

 

The Sustainability team supports the delivery of client Sustainability strategic objectives, focused on product and supply chain, through operations, reporting and legislation tracking. To do so, the team collaborates with key stakeholders across various internal and client cross-functional teams, Suppliers, Consultants and external organizations. The Global Sustainability team sits across 3 geographic regions, supporting global, regional and market activities.

 

 

The Canadian market is seeking advocacy support to interpret a complex legislative landscape, and transition from a reactive model to one that sets out proactive sustainability strategies aligned with local business needs. As well as following an advocacy-based approach, the market is seeking direct support to manage an external engagement program.

 

 

The key purpose of this role will be advising on the development of forward-looking plans, programs, and partnerships to ensure seamless compliance across the entire value chain. By sustaining high-level relationships with trade associations, suppliers, environmental NGOs, and other key stakeholders this role would drive success in navigating complex regulatory environments.

 

 

The following sets out the primary activities to be fulfilled by an Advocacy Lead, managed by TMS. It will guide the development of market-specific positions and advocacy strategies that support the local business needs and context, as well as support alignment with Global strategic direction.

 

 

Role Responsibilities

Network development

 

• Support managing external engagement with key stakeholder groups (academic thought leaders, trade associations, environmental NGOs, etc.), attending key events and representing the client's interests.

• Support supplier council advocacy committee group as needed. Participation in, and formation of, coalitions to influence policy decisions and shape the regulatory landscape.

• Forging of strong relationships with external partners to build support for key compliance and policy initiatives.

• Ongoing communication and transparency with internal/external strategic partners, providing clear visibility into regulatory compliance timelines and initiatives.

 

 

 

Regulatory insights and impact analysis

 

• Maintaining regulatory subject matter expertise relevant to the Canadian market.

• Communication and direction of legislation landscape1, its relevance and commercial impact to internal partner groups. Preparation and presentation of policy briefs to the client.

• Monitoring, analysis and tracking of emerging policy developments, assessing impact on the client's market level business strategy and operations and preparing information to support advocacy narratives.

 

 

Policy position development

 

• Development and recommendation of strategic policy positions that align client objectives with evolving regulations and ensuring buy-in from McDonald's internal partners (Impact and Policy teams) and key external partner groups.

• Participation in strategic trade associations, shaping policy consensus and guiding favorable regulatory outcomes.

• Support/lead (where appropriate) consultation submissions on matters related to packaging e.g. Health Canada's Food Packaging Program Review.

 

 

 

Advisory activity

 

• Fostering and sharing a rounded understanding of government operations and how this can be leveraged to support policy positions.

• Support advising partners on complex regulatory matters across the value chain, ensuring proactive compliance strategies in partnership with McDonald's counsel.

• Collaboration with subject matter experts to support design of impactful communication strategies and advocacy campaigns that amplify policy positions among thought leadership circles and consumers.

 

 

Qualifications

 

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• 7 to 10 years of work experience in an advocacy or public affairs capacity or related field, with a profound understanding of relevant public policy objectives, regulation and political/regulatory decision-making process.

• Knowledge of industry issues related to environment and sustainability. Experience within the packaging sector in a sustainability capacity would be a distinct advantage.

• Knowledge of a wide range of packaging policies, including extended producer responsibility (EPR), post-consumer recycled (PCR) content mandates, labeling, and compostable packaging.

• Extensive knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes and political dynamics

• Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking capabilities.

• Excellent planning, execution, and time management abilities.

• High standard of verbal and written communication skills (English).

• Ability to engage with a broad range of industry and third-party partners to generate consensus, influence outcomes, and build relationships.

• Experience in collaborating with organizations to develop effective regulatory compliance programs.

• Ability to work in and adapt to a fast-paced environment with quickly changing priorities and tight deadlines.

• Proven ability to build relationships and foster collaboration across functional areas, as well as cultivating and maintaining key partnerships.

• Passion and keen interest in sustainability, and associated developments relevant to the Canadian market.

• French would be considered a significant asset.

 

 

About TMS

 

TMS unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, TMS offers an impressive range of solutions - from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery.

 

Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, TMS engages with over 110 million customers every single day for clients, including McDonald's, T-Mobile, O2, Starbucks, and adidas.

 

Most importantly, tms is a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best.

 

 

TMS Diversity Statement

 

Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. TMS foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving.

 

TMS is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring them your voice!

 

 

 

Apply directly and reach out to Shannon Lewis at shannon.lewis@acre.com for more information

Are you passionate about improving supply chain sustainability and helping an organisation build out their ESG programs?

 

 

Broman Group Oy is a dynamic and expanding Finnish family-owned company specialising in hardline products - automotive and motorcycle spare parts, accessories, tools and other household and leisure products. Established in 1965, the company has grown to become a market leader in its field across Northern Europe, with successful expansions into Estonia and Sweden. With their purchasing office in Hong Kong, they are looking for an ambitious individual to strengthen their sustainability offering across the group. This person will lead on engagement with suppliers and program management of ethical and sustainable supply chain programs.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage sustainability and ethical programs and initiatives

• Conduct research and analysis of ESG trends, regulations and standards, and make recommendations to senior management

• Monitor and report on key sustainability performance indicators

• Liaise with suppliers and head office in Finland to ensure the successful execution of sustainability programs

• Plan and manage ESG projects in collaboration with the Sourcing Director (HK) and the Head Office (Finland)

• Visit suppliers in the region to monitor and evaluate ESG status and progress

• Supporting teams in selecting new potential suppliers and the onboarding processes

• Lead on the code of conduct development and refinement as well as BSCI compliance

 

 

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with suppliers, structure code of conduct and ethical supply chain projects and advance the company's sustainability performance. Joining at the early phases of a sustainability journey means you can be in charge of driving the change and impact company and industrywide.

 

 

Key Requirements

• Fluency in Mandarin and English

• Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience within sustainability

• Proven track record of working with multiple suppliers on sustainable and ethical supply chain programs

• Experience working with Amfori BSCI and knowledge about EU product directives such as CBAM, EUDR, CSRD, CSDDD, etc.

• Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent planning skills, with ability to prioritise and achieve deadlines

 

 

If this opportunity speaks to you, please apply directly or reach out to Aysen Naylor at aysen.naylor@acre.com for more information.

Are you looking for a new challenge utilising your role as ESG director to drive both sustainability and commercial impact?

 

 

Acre is working with a leading organisation in the industrial solutions sector, seeking a Director of ESG to drive their sustainability vision and establish new industry benchmarks.

 

 

ESG is an important priority for the organisation, as such the ESG director role reports directly to the CEO. We're looking for someone who brings solid knowledge of building and executing ESG strategies - both from a technical point of view, and from a business and commercial viewpoint.

 

The ESG Director will play a critical role in shaping and executing a comprehensive ESG strategy across all aspects of the organisation. Driving a culture of sustainability excellence, the Director will elevate the company's ESG performance and position it as a responsible industry leader. This role will influence internal governance, external stakeholder relationships, and industry-wide sustainability advocacy.

 

 

You will be responsible for:

 

• Developing and Implementing ESG Strategy: Design and execute a forward-looking ESG strategy that aligns with the company's mission, ensuring integration across all business operations.
• Driving the company's position as an ESG leader in their industry: Work closely with the business unit management and commercial teams to help position the organisation towards its clients as an ESG leader; take part in critical client meetings where necessary.
• Compliance and Reporting: Oversee ESG compliance, ensuring adherence to regulations such as CSRD and CBAM. Manage ESG data collection and reporting processes, enabling accurate disclosures and transparent sustainability communication.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy: Act as the company's ESG expert, fostering internal sustainability awareness and engaging with customers, investors, industry associations, and regulatory bodies to enhance ESG credibility.
• Risk and Opportunity Management: Identify ESG risks and opportunities, ensuring a proactive approach to environmental impact, ethical sourcing, and corporate governance best practices.

 

 

This role presents an exciting opportunity to drive meaningful transformation within a global organisation. As ESG Director, you will shape the company's sustainability legacy, strengthen governance, and elevate its industry standing through effective ESG leadership.

 

 

For the ideal candidate:

 

• 6-10 years of ESG experience in an international environment, ideally within industrial or manufacturing sectors.
• Strong business acumen in sustainability, governance, and stakeholder engagement, coupled with excellent communication skills and a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset.
• Proven expertise in ESG regulations such as CSRD and other evolving disclosure frameworks, with a track record of successful ESG reporting and compliance.
• Leadership experience in a matrix organisation, with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders, lead cross-functional teams, and drive ESG initiatives across global locations.

 

Interested?

 

Please apply through our online application system - please note that we typically receive a high volume of applications, and it may take us a few weeks to get back to you.

 

 

If you have any questions about the role, please reach out directly to Shaqeeb Hussain at shaqeeb.hussain@acre.com