Why hire a sustainability consultant through Leafr?
Because you’ll get an expert with the top-tier experience, ready to work within hours, at a third of the industry average cost.
Hire nowWhat we've delivered
From carbon accounting to ESG reporting, we’ve got you covered.
Vetted specialists
Across the UK, Europe, & US
Happy clients
From FTSE100 to startups
Trial-to-hire rate
Plus a risk free period on every project
Our vetting process
Each applicant must pass our stringent vetting process before working with clients. Only those meeting our high standards are accepted. We test for behavioural competency, technical skills, sustainability experience, and culture fit.
In-depth skill review
Each consultant submits a written application along with case studies of their work. This ensures they have the specialised technical skills to tackle your sustainability challenges.
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Live screening
We interview each candidate for behavioural and technical skills, and test against our detailed sustainability skillset matrix. We also ask for references and testimonials.
Test projects & peer review
With the help of our experts, we review past projects to verify the consultant’s ability to deliver impactful sustainability outcomes.
About Leafr
We’re here to make sustainability simply good business.
Leafr is a platform for businesses that are serious about sustainability, but short on time, skills and capacity.
We are the world’s largest network of independent sustainability specialists, and the only place to find rated sustainability tools and resources.
We help businesses get top sustainability expertise they can trust, in minutes.
Expertise without the fees
Hire top-tier sustainability consultants without the huge expense of employees or consultancy fees. Save 3X on the industry average.
Contracts that flex with you
Bring in sustainability experts for specific projects, or to strengthen your team as workloads change with no long-term commitments.
The best of the best specialists
Every consultant is vetted and tested on behaviour, technical skills, sustainability experience and culture fit. Only a small percentage make it through.
Hire in under 48 hours
Post a project and get a filtered list of the 5 most relevant profiles in your inbox within 48 hours. We handle contracts, legals and admin.
Specialists who cut through complexity
Stay updated on regulatory changes, avoid greenwashing and comply with industry standards.
Free up your teams time
Bring in sustainability specialists to get the project that needs doing done, so your in-house experts can focus on what they do best.
Frequently asked questions
Hiring a sustainability specialist is a big decision.
Hopefully these answers will help.
How will you handle our sensitive or confidential information?
Confidentiality is a top priority at Leafr. All consultants sign strict non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and are trained to handle sensitive information with the utmost care, ensuring your business data remains secure. This is part of why organisations worldwide trust our consultants.
What happens if the consultant becomes unavailable or the project gets delayed?
We have a robust network of consultants, so if any unexpected issues arise, we can quickly provide an equally qualified replacement to keep your project on track. Leafr's support team is always available to manage and mitigate any potential delays. We also offer a risk-free period to give you peace of mind.
Is the cost-benefit ratio of hiring a consultant really worth it?
Leafr consultants are chosen for their ability to deliver clear ROI. We ensure that the value they bring far outweighs the investment, with tailored solutions that directly impact your bottom line. Plus, our risk-free period allows you to assess the value without commitment.
Sustainability done right. First time.
Clients come to Leafr for outcomes, not overhead. Here’s how our consultants deliver.
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Brilliant support from our consultant on the development of a communications strategy. This has now turned an extended contract to kick off delivering it. Highly recommend.
I’d been relying on my personal network for consultant recommendations. The results were hit-and-miss. With Leafr, it was completely different. Within days, I had three perfectly matched experts, and the one I hired was far better than any of the personal referrals I’d been chasing down.
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I am very grateful to the Leafr team for the super impressive professional approach - genuinely top-notch talent and very refreshing to see this quick progression - thank you. You’ve built something good!
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We had the pleasure of working with Gaurav on shaping the Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) across several of our steel facilities, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional.
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Leafr is a great solution for finding professional sustainability specialists. Especially convenient if time is short and you need to find a consultant very fast.
Good communication, flexible schedule and delivered exactly what was agreed and on time. Would work with her again!
