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Dazzle is the world’s first platform that matches organizations to vetted sustainability freelancers. Hire an interim manager to help with any sustainability projects, cover maternity leave, or support your team.
Our matchmaking algorithm finds the best sustainability freelancer with the right background and expertise for your specific organization.
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What are the options?
You can hire our sustainability freelancers in two ways.
Project-Based Sustainability Freelancers
- Dedicated sustainability expert(s)
- Work with a team or an individual
- Clear start and deliverable
- Clear and transparent terms
- Project-based pricing
- Hiring-speed <48 hours
Interim Sustainability Management
- Dedicated sustainability expert(s)
- Fixed amount of hours per month
- Clear and predictable budget
- Suitable for maternity cover
- Clear and transparent terms
- Hiring-speed <48 hours
How we can help
Learn about how we can help you achieve your sustainability goals. With 150+ freelancers in our community, there are many areas we can help you with – below are the most popular.
CSRD
DOUBLE MATERIALITY, GAP ANALYSIS, IMPLEMENTATION, ETC.
Climate Action
SBTI, Scope 123, LCAs, Decarbonization, Etc.
ESG Ratings
Ecovadis, B CORP, CDP, Etc.
HUMAN RIGHTS
CSDDD, Gender Diversity, Assessements, Etc.
COMMUNICATIONS
ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY, NEWSLETTERS, SOCIALS, ETC.
ESG Reporting
GRI, SDGs, UNGC AND TCFD
Sustainability Strategy Development
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE SUPPORT
Training and Knowledge Transfer
And 65+ other topics.
Hire an Interim Sustainability Manager
We help organizations connect to top sustainability freelance talent by matching them based on their needs, challenges & ambitions
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What is an interim sustainability manager?
Sustainability, otherwise referred to as ESG, has become more and more important in business. ESG stands for Environment, Social, and Governance. This is intended to cover the different aspects of being a sustainable business. Another common term is the triple bottom line: people, planet, and profit.
An interim sustainability manager is a professional who can step in for in-house employees (for example, during maternity leave or unexpected turnaround) or can be helpful for an organization that is going through a change, is expanding their sustainability strategy, or when it is necessary to get specific skills or experience level on board.
An interim Sustainability Manager can start immediately and bring with him/her experience, confident leadership, and the ability to implement the needed changes.
What does an interim sustainability manager do?
Interim sustainability managers help organizations navigate the change they’re going through. The exact activities will largely depend on the circumstances within the team. In essence, interim sustainability managers have the experience and skills to take over from the previous in-house managers. Alternatively, they can lead a team that might lack the necessary skills or experience. Interim sustainability managers bridge the gap that the company has identified, whether that is due to maternity leave, a turnaround or other circumstances that lead to this need for support.
This work is often done by experienced sustainability professionals. With Dazzle, we give you access to the best freelance sustainability talent. In this overview, we will talk you through:
- The skills & and qualifications of interim sustainability managers
- How they can support your organization in times of need
- How your collaboration with a freelancer could look like
Who can call themselves an interim sustainability manager?
The interim sustainability managers on our platform have a background in sustainability strategy or ESG reporting in large organizations, as a freelancer or even at big 4 consultancies. Many of them have since moved to the freelance community, either to have more freedom or to be able to serve more organizations with their sustainability skills. Interim sustainability managers typically have at least 10 years of working experience.
The freelancers on our platform have gone through our assessment process, where we evaluate their skills through an interview and case study. Afterward, the Dazzle freelancers complete a skills inventory that feeds our matchmaking algorithm.
Qualifications and skills of interim sustainability managers
Interim sustainability managers will have worked with many organizations throughout the years. It’s not untypical to have completed ESG reports, sustainability gap analyses, and implementation projects in the past. That means that an experienced interim manager is able to hit the ground running very fast, without a long onboarding period compared to a full-time employee. On our platform, we have a wide range of freelancers, to be able to match your organization, budget, and ambition level.
Our recommendation would always be to work with senior professionals in the case of interim management.
Seniors
Senior sustainability freelancers (with 7+ years of experience as a sustainability professional) can support you completely from becoming compliant to moving beyond basic requirements. They can act as Chief Sustainability Officers as a service to lead the sustainability efforts from the ESG strategy formation all the way up to publishing your annual sustainability report.
Why would you work with interim sustainability managers?
An interim Sustainability Manager is a safe and cost-effective choice when your business is facing a change, a leave of absence, or other situations when you need to level up your sustainability strategy. An Interim Manager can also step in and support the existing team in a specific sustainability project or initiative.
If you have a vacancy you are unable to fill, you can engage an interim sustainability Manager in a short time with rapid results and implement changes during the time you recruit a permanent employee.
When is it the right choice to consider an interim sustainability manager?
- In the event of a transformation
- To carry out a sustainability gap analysis
- When implementing a change in sustainability strategy
- To implement structures and processes
- In case of anxiety/lack of leadership
- If there is a need for support in specific sustainability projects
- In the event of a vacancy, maternity leave or sick leave
Time pressure and urgency
Recruiting employees for a full-time position in your sustainability team can be a timely process. With Dazzle, you can get started in as little as 48 hours. Simply book a discovery call, complete the scoping form and we’ll match you to the best possible freelancer. When reports are due, deadlines are lurking around the corner, and data collection is delaying your progress, working with an interim sustainability manager can fast-track your actions and help you bridge the gap in your team.
Understaffed ESG department
The beauty and challenge of sustainability is that it is an extremely broad topic, with more and more sub-topics. Especially in organizations that don’t have a fully staffed ESG department, it’s almost impossible to expertly cover every single specialty. Sustainability freelancers are a convenient solution to bridge the skills gap that inevitably exists within your organization and get expert advice or implementation support in peak times.
Skill gaps and topic-specific expertise
Some extremely complex legislation might be coming your way, which could fall outside of the comfort zone of your core sustainability team. We also regularly see sustainability being covered by HR, Marketing, or Operational departments. Especially senior sustainability advisors can deliver much-needed specialist expertise, for example for complex biodiversity scans, LCAs, or reporting requirements.
Local expertise
If the ESG department has no expertise in a local market but needs to comply with local regulations, it’s difficult to find a sustainability advisor to support those cross-border activities. Experienced local sustainability freelancers can supply guidance for local legislation, and reporting requirements, but also culturally sensitive advice on engaging employees in your sustainability efforts.
Benefits of working with an interim sustainability manager
Flexibility
Instead of hiring someone full-time, working with freelancers allows you to get support only for the hours you really need.
Cost-effective
Dazzle can match you with a freelancer that fits within your budget. However, it is important to consider that interim sustainability managers are often senior professionals.
Specific expertise
Working directly with the individual ensures the level of expertise and experience needed to successfully deliver. Compare resumes and work with interim managers that match your criteria. You can also rest assured that all Dazzle freelancers have successfully completed our vetting system, meaning you’ll be working with only the best sustainability freelancers.
Which roles can an interim sustainability manager fill?
Depending on the complexity of the assignment and the size of the company, an interim Sustainability Manager can also take on roles such as:
- Sustainability Director
- Sustainability Coordinator
- Head of Sustainability
- Chief Sustainability Officer
- Sustainability Project Manager
- Sustainability Controller
- Head of ESG
And more!
Our values
Progress with purpose.
We’re not just moving forward, we’re moving with intention. Every step we take is guided by our passion for a more sustainable world. Progress isn’t just about growth – it’s about making a difference where it matters most.
Ambition with integrity.
We dream big and we push boundaries, but we do so with honesty and heart. Our ambition is fueled by a commitment to doing what’s right, staying true to our values, and always putting purpose over profit.
Community empowerment.
We believe in the power of people. Together, we’re stronger, smarter, and more capable of creating lasting change.
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Explore why our clients and freelancers decided to work with us.
“We had a great experience working with freelancer, Chi. She brought a wealth of knowledge on the sustainable regulatory landscape (CSRD) and guided us perfectly through our Double Materiality Assessment. The feedback she gave on our current sustainability strategy was very valuable, concise, and practical. Overall, we would highly recommend Chi to any organization trying to enhance their sustainability strategy.
A big thanks to Dazzle for the perfect matchmaking.”
“Dazzle has transformed our approach to sustainability projects.
We needed specialized freelancers understanding the nuances of sustainable practices and thanks to their platform we’ve been able to connect with talents that exceeded our expectations for both EcoVadis and our sustainability annual report. With Dazzle we have confidently advanced our sustainability initiatives and achieve outstanding results.”
“Working with Elisa over the past few months has been an outstanding experience.
From expertly leading the hands-on coordination of our EcoVadis submission to strengthening our environmental strategy and supporting GHG data gathering, she has proven herself to be a highly effective and trusted advisor.
Elisa brings a pragmatic mindset, sharp analytical skills, and the flexibility to scale her support exactly as needed. Her ability to deliver high-quality, actionable outputs has made a real difference.
We would wholeheartedly recommend working with Dazzle to any organization in need of reliable and impactful interim sustainability expertise.”
‘’The Dazzle-model has transformed our approach to sustainability projects.
We needed specialized freelancers understanding the nuances of sustainable practices and thanks to their platform we’ve been able to connect with talents that exceeded our expectations. With Dazzle we have confidently advanced our sustainability report and EcoVadis, and achieved outstanding results.’’
“Dazzle made finding an expert sustainability freelancer to provide maternity leave coverage seamless.
From start to finish, they made sure everything was taken care of, and our freelancer was everything we had hoped for. Everyone throughout the process was professional, organized, and wonderful to work with.
I would highly recommend Dazzle for anyone looking for a sustainability freelancer.”
“Working with Dazzle-freelancer Elisa was key in achieving our EcoVadis Gold-medal. Elisa’s deep knowledge and hands-on approach guided us through the complexities of the sustainability questionnaire. We highly recommend Dazzle and their network of specialized freelancers to any company who is working on EcoVadis, or other sustainability topics.”
“It was important for us to match with a freelancer who worked in our sector and has many years of experience. This is because our sector-specific requirements in major sporting events are very specialized. Dazzle helped us find
the perfect match.”
“Dazzle helped match us with a great freelancer for our project and made the process fast and easy. We simply forwarded our brief and the team at Dazzle took care of the rest. We are really happy with the outcome of the project and look forward to working with more Dazzle-freelancers in the future!”
“What truly sets Dazzle apart is its robust matchmaking algorithm. It’s like having a personal sales assistant who knows exactly what projects align with my skills and interests. No more wasting time sifting through irrelevant listings; this platform delivers tailored opportunities straight to my inbox!'”
“It’s been great working via Dazzle! The Dazzle team is very ambitious, and combine that with a lot of heart for the sustainability cause. They are very open to feedback, on the ball, and adapted well to make their innovative business model work.
I am currently on a great assignment, which I wouldn’t have found without them. As I tell my clients: they do the sales, and I just have to bring my brain, which suits me perfectly. And my clients have been very happy, so its a win-win-win!”
“One of the hardest things about working with freelancers (especially in sustainability) is sourcing. It’s really difficult and time-consuming to go through tons of pages on LinkedIn to find someone. Dazzle makes finding sustainability freelancers effortless. Just tell them what the project is about, what you think you need, and your budget and they’ll come up with a recommendation.
All of the freelancers they’ve introduced to me so far have been spot on.”
“In the world of sustainability, it is difficult to match up with the right freelance expert for a specific sustainability topic. Dazzle helped us in matching up with a good freelancer.
After explaining what we wanted to achieve and what the scope and purpose was of our workshop, Dazzle matched us with the right freelance expert.”
“Dazzle provided exactly what I was looking for when I wanted to grow my number of sustainability freelancing projects. Once they had assessed my skills and experience, the team quickly matched me with several exciting, relevant and interesting projects. It’s been a pleasure working with Dazzle so far and I am really looking forward to continue our collaboration. The dazzle team is professional, engaging and ‘on the ball’ – a joy to work with.
I like the Dazzle model a lot and I think this can play an important part in how we work in the future.”
“Working with Dazzle has been the most seamless, professional and exciting experience I’ve had whilst freelancing. The Dazzle team are excellent communicators, always providing clear details, acting as a critical friend and liaising with clients to ensure everyone is on the same page. The projects and clients are varied, which really helps keep things interesting! It’s also great to be part of the community of freelancers which they’ve grown – a necessity when working remotely and without a team!
I’m really looking forward to working with Dazzle over the coming months!”
“I am a Dazzle-freelancer and I very much enjoy working with the Dazzle team. I am impressed with how quickly they built their company, how well their AI tool works, and their level of professionalism. They always make sure I have enough information of a prospective client and/or assignment to be able to judge it, they are highly responsive and approachable, and stay engaged throughout the assignment.”
