Our May 2026 Impact Insight Report explores how organisations are building sustainability capability without overcommitting, and why fractional leadership is becoming a practical way to access senior expertise with greater flexibility. It looks at the shift toward more measured, cross-functional sustainability hiring and the importance of clarity, planning, and alignment when developing teams for the long term.

We are recruiting at Impact Beyond. A fantastic opportunity for an early-career sustainability professional to join a major UK brand driving real environmental and social change. Gain exposure, build relationships, and embed sustainability throughout a business loved by millions.

As sustainability becomes more central to how organisations operate, many leadership teams are facing a familiar challenge. The ambition is there, expectations are rising and external pressure is increasing, but the right way to build internal capability is not always clear.

It is within this context that fractional leadership is becoming an increasingly relevant option.

We are partnering with a certified B Corp sustainability consultancy to recruit a senior sustainability manager. Leading carbon reporting and ESG advisory projects for a diverse portfolio of private market clients. A growing business, offering opportunities for progression and the chance to broaden your sustainability expertise with great client exposure.

In the market vs on the market: Why the best candidates rarely apply

The instinctive first step is often to advertise the role and the expectation is that suitable candidates will apply.

However, relying solely on advertising can mean that a large proportion of the most relevant talent is never reached.

A leading European payments company and one of the world’s largest providers of digital transaction services. Operating internationally with a UK team, the business is now expanding and hiring a Head of Sustainability through Impact Beyond

As the sustainability landscape evolves at breakneck speed, finding the right talent for your team has never been more crucial - or challenging. While your internal HR department may excel in recruitment, tapping into the specialised world of sustainability professionals requires a unique approach. Learn why engaging a specialist sustainability recruitment consultant, like us at Impact Beyond, can be a game-changer for your hiring strategy.

Greenwashing is often framed in absolutes: a business is either deceitfully exaggerating its sustainability efforts or genuinely committed to sustainability. 🌍 But this oversimplifies the issue. In reality, companies operate across a spectrum, where the lines between genuine efforts and overstated claims are blurred. Understanding this complexity is key if we’re to foster a business landscape that encourages meaningful, long-term change. 

From handling online banking transactions to streaming your favourite TV shows, data centres ensure that the digital services we rely on are always available, fast, and secure.  Powering thousands of servers and storage devices around the clock requires an enormous amount of electricity. ata centres will continue to play a pivotal role in our world. However, the challenge will be to balance the growing demand for data processing with the needs of our planet.

Companies have started placing greater emphasis on Nature and Biodiversity. With significant progress made in measuring carbon output, organisations are now looking at proactive steps to not only reduce emissions but also to enhance their overall impact. This shift is paving the way for a focus on regeneration and circularity to ensure a thriving future for both businesses and communities.