In 2025, ESG hiring continued to be selective and more commercially focused across investment management. Here’s what stood out most in our conversations with investors and sustainability leaders:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Senior ESG roles are increasingly defined by proximity to investment decision-making, value creation, and client credibility, rather than pure policy or reporting oversight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Infrastructure continues to set the benchmark. ESG and sustainability leaders in this asset class are deeply embedded in deals and asset management, with stable teams and clearer long-term alignment to performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Private equity ESG has entered a value-creation phase. With core frameworks established, demand is shifting toward leaders who can influence portfolio companies and support exits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 European expectations remain influential. Particularly in private credit, LP standards in Europe continue to shape how seriously firms invest in senior ESG capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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