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Check out this clip of our very own Catherine Harris on the recent Engaging ESG podcast! Follow the link in the comment section to listen to the full episode

We were proud to host “Ethical AI: Power, Purpose & Responsibility” in partnership with B Lab Singapore and The Great Room this week. It was an engaging room full of thoughtful questions and honest conversation about what it takes to use AI responsibly, with purpose, and in a way that genuinely serves people and society.   A huge thank you to our brilliant panel:   Munas van Boonstra (Monks) Wan Sie LEE (IMDA) Zia Zaman (Microsoft) Paddy Balfour (Acre)   From governance and bias, to transparency and real-world implementation, the discussion reinforced the idea that ethical AI is essential for building trust and making an impact as the technology develops.   A big thanks to everyone who joined us and contributed to such a meaningful exchange. More to come.

Competition for renewable energy development professionals across Europe remains intense. The talent pool is tight, and many of our clients are experiencing long lead times when hiring for critical roles — in some cases, taking several months to secure the right person. There have been clear market fluctuations over the past year, including divestments by some major players, organisations scaling back parts of their renewable portfolios, and ongoing grid congestion in several markets, which continues to restrict the pace at which renewable energy pipelines can move forward. Despite this, demand for senior renewable energy development professionals remains strong across technologies, including solar, wind, and BESS. In particular, companies are looking for leaders who can lead teams and navigate what has been a challenging and uncertain market across Europe. In this environment, a proactive search approach is often the most effective way to secure the right talent. Having a well-defined role and clear expectations also makes a real difference. At Acre, we support clients with searches across both senior corporate roles and asset-level positions. Below are some of the searches the Acre team is currently running across EMEA. Feel free to reach out to Grigoria Tsemperoglou or Canace Wong at Acre for a conversation on how to find the right talent to scale your ambitions in building and managing a robust development pipeline.

What’s really happening in sustainability hiring? Recently, our very own Catherine Harris - Executive Director, Americas, and Richard Kent – Principal Consultant, returned to take part in a new episode of the Engaging ESG podcast. In this episode, they will take a deep dive into the dramatic shifts in sustainability recruitment, how AI is reshaping the talent landscape, and more. Follow the links in the comments to listen to the full episode!

Thanks to everyone who has contributed their data to the census! We have closed with a record number of respondents and some very revealing early insights. We'll crunch the data now, and the results will be released over the next few months. Thanks to our key partner, SLR Consulting, and to our distribution partners United Nations Global Compact (APAC), ICRS | The Institute of Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability, Sustainability Africa, Solidaridad Network, EASP, U.S. Green Building Council.

The 2026 Sustainability Census Survey is now closed. A huge thank you to everyone who participated and made this our largest survey yet. We are now in the data analysis phase and already uncovering some fascinating insights. The picture taking shape is one we're looking forward to sharing. This spring, look out for: - A comprehensive report of the sustainability profession in 2026 - Trends, salary data, and career insights - Findings to inform professionals, organisations, and policymakers alike Follow along so you don't miss the release.

One of the best ways to start improving your organisation’s impact is through the B Impact Assessment (BIA), which we’re spotlighting at Acre during week 2 of B Corp Month.   Acre has held B Corp certification since 2022, and we work closely with both B Lab and a range of B Corp certified organisations. We strongly believe in the benefits of certifications, several of which Thomas Devlin outlined in his post last week, and these benefits extend well beyond organisations that are already certified.   The B Impact Assessment is perhaps a lesser known yet highly effective tool offered by B Lab to support organisations on their journey towards creating more positive impact.   The BIA is free and confidential, allowing organisations to input data related to governance, employees, community, the environment, and customers. Once entered, practices and outputs are assessed and benchmarked against thousands of other businesses that have also completed the assessment.   Using this tool is the first step towards becoming B Corp certified, but even before certification it offers valuable insights and practical approaches to improving your organisation’s performance in social and environmental impact, as well as ethics and transparency.   There is also ample support available to help create roadmaps, set goals, and track change over time so that you are consistently improving and progressing towards official certification.   If you are thinking about joining the community and looking to bring in the leadership and support needed for the journey, please reach out.

As part of B Corp Month, Acre is really proud to be partnering with Brian Selby and the B Lab Singapore team to discuss Ethical AI alongside Munas van Boonstra, Wan Sie LEE and Zia Z. Thank you to the The Great Room team for continuing to host our events. Spaces are limited, please express your interest to events@acre.com

This Wednesday I will be attending Solar Solutions International. Drop me a note at grigoria.tsemperoglou@acre.com if you want to grab a coffee and talk about solar! Acre

This is likely to be the biggest global data set we've ever worked with - please take us up on the last chance to take part to create transparency in a time where impact and sustainability is needed more than it ever has been!