Sustainable finance refers to the process of taking environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into account when making investment decisions in the financial sector, leading to more long-term investments in sustainable economic activities and projects.

Sustainable finance encompasses a vast range of sustainability & diversity issues and finances. Environmental factors include mitigation of the climate crisis or use of sustainable resources. Social factors include human and animal rights, as well as consumer protection and diverse hiring practices. Governance factors refer to the management, employee relations, and compensation practices of both public and private organizations.

In the EU’s policy context, sustainable finance is understood as finance to support economic growth while reducing pressures on the environment and taking into account social and governance aspects.

In our changing world, sustainable finance and ESG strategy in particular, are becoming an important component for business owners, consumers, and investors for social responsibility and climate initiatives. With corporate actions and behavior on very public display due to social media, more corporations are embracing sustainability for numerous reasons, not the least helping to build their reputation.

Moreover, organizations are also embracing sustainable finance because it’s becoming more important to both customers and investors that the companies that they invest in are socially responsible.

As climate change becomes a more immediate threat, more investors are looking to invest funds in both organizations and products that promote a more sustainable future; particularly those that are supporters of climate change initiatives.

Placing experienced professionals into sustainable finance jobs, who have the ability to make an impact with progressive organisations is our expertise. Shaw Energy ESG & sustainable finance executive search services will connect you with talented professionals in all areas of sustainable finance.

We’ll deliver talent to ensure your sustainable finance demands are covered, from banking & insurance, to investment management and sustainable development. We provide global financial institutions and investors with access to the most established network of sustainable finance professionals to build teams that not only outperform their markets but also support the transition to a more sustainable economy.

Our understanding of sustainable finance helps us go beyond recruitment, offering you a consultative executive search service to drive your sustainable change. We’ll support your transition to a sustainable economy across all areas of investment, risk and research.