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Aug 2024
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The rise of the ESG controller in the su...

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The US is heading into Labor Day weekend, and at the ESG Insider podcast we’re turning our focus to the topic of jobs. Specifically — how is the talent landscape changing for ESG and sustainability professionals?  

To learn more we speak to Ellen Weinreb, founder of Weinreb Group, a boutique recruiting firm focused on ESG and sustainability candidates. Ellen points to an increasing focus on compliance, data governance and regulation, which she says is leading to a “big rise” in ESG controller roles. 

“Right now the latest shift is around regulatory and then also around the nonfinancial reporting and the roles that the regulators are playing in terms of getting the data that's auditable and verified and assured. And so, there are more roles popping up in the controller's office,” she tells us.    

Ellen also talks about why companies are seeking sustainability leaders who can be “corporate chameleons” — and what these candidates are seeking in potential employers. She shares her advice for candidates earlier in their careers considering a sustainability role. And she talks about what’s next for sustainability recruiting. 

Listen to our previous episode on how the hunt for ESG talent is evolving here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/how-the-global-esg-recruiting-landscape-is-changing  

Learn more about the event S&P Global Sustainable1 is hosting during Climate Week NYC here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/events/climate-week-nyc-2024  

Read research from S&P Global Sustainable1: Prioritizing employee wellbeing may help stem the tide of rising turnover: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/insights/featured/special-editorial/prioritizing-employee-wellbeing-may-help-stem-the-tide-of-rising-turnover  

This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1, a part of S&P Global.  

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