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Forget general "ESG Consultants." The 2026 market is hungry for Technical Green Talent—the engineers and auditors who can actually implement carbon reduction.
The 2026 Shift:
- Technical over Theoretical: Companies are moving past "Sustainability Reports" toward Carbon Accounting. Demand is surging for professionals who can audit supply chains using blockchain-verified data.
- The Certification Gap: Many local candidates have the "soft skills," but there is a massive shortage of people with GRESB or LEED certifications.
- Salary Premium: Because of this scarcity, "Green-Collar" roles are seeing salary premiums of 15–20% compared to traditional engineering or compliance roles.
Action for HR:
Don't just look for ESG experts; look for your existing Facilities Managers and Engineers and offer to sponsor their "Green Certifications." It is significantly cheaper to "upskill" a loyal internal employee than to fight for an external candidate in a market where 50% of talent is actively looking for a move.