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Hanson Search: ESG Recruitment in Dubai Experts

Hanson Search is an award-winning recruitment, executive search, and talent advisory consultancy specialising in ESG recruitment in Dubai. We support businesses across the emirate to hire exceptional sustainability professionals who drive measurable impact and long-term value.

With over 20 years of global experience — working across London, Paris, the UAE, KSA, and New York — we deliver senior ESG talent strategies that support growth, compliance, and investor confidence.

As a certified B Corp, we partner with purpose-led organisations who understand that strong ESG credentials are now business critical.

Why ESG Recruitment in Dubai Is a Strategic Priority

As Dubai accelerates its ambition to become a global hub for ESG, demand for skilled sustainability professionals has surged across every sector — from financial services and energy to real estate, tech, and logistics.

ESG recruitment in Dubai is now essential for organisations seeking to meet regulatory requirements, attract capital, and build long-term resilience.

Key drivers include:

  • UAE Net Zero 2050 and Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050

  • ESG reporting mandates from the DFM and DIFC

  • Increased scrutiny from global investors and regulators

  • Growth in ESG-led capital allocation and sustainable finance

  • COP28 legacy driving policy alignment and operational change

We help businesses hire ESG leaders who bring both strategic clarity and delivery capability.

ESG Roles We Recruit in Dubai

We specialise in ESG recruitment in Dubai across permanent, interim, and advisory roles. Our global candidate network includes UAE-based experts and international talent open to relocation.

Typical roles include:

  • Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)

  • Head of ESG

  • ESG Reporting & Disclosure Specialists

  • Net Zero Programme Managers

  • ESG Strategy & Risk Leads

  • ESG Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Advisors

  • Sustainable Investment & Impact Leads

Whether you’re hiring your first ESG leader or scaling a full team, we tailor every search to your brief, timeline, and market context.

Why Choose Hanson Search for your ESG Executive Search

We bring deep knowledge, speed, and precision to every search. Our experience in ESG recruitment in Dubai spans sovereign wealth funds, family offices, listed companies, and scale-ups shaping the future economy.

What sets us apart:

  • ESG search expertise across corporate, investment, and advisory sectors

  • Global talent network with deep UAE market access

  • Strong track record hiring in regulated and growth markets

  • Interim and permanent recruitment solutions to suit your needs

  • B Corp-certified, purpose-driven approach

  • Talent mapping and benchmarking for newly created ESG roles

Make your Sustainability Transformation Today

If you’re looking to hire sustainability and ESG leaders in Dubai, we’re here to help. Our consultants provide fast, focused support grounded in market insight and global reach.

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