Our Client
L&Q Group is one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers, managing over 100,000 homes across London and the South East. With a strong social mission and commitment to sustainability, L&Q is focused on reducing carbon emissions, enhancing biodiversity, and building resilient communities.
The Background
L&Q required a Sustainability Analyst to support the delivery of its Net Zero and climate risk strategy. The role demanded strong analytical expertise to model carbon emissions, assess climate risks, and translate complex data into actionable insights for internal reporting and strategic planning.
Our Approach
Using our recruitment expertise, we performed a targeted and thorough candidate search.
Delivering a tailored recruitment campaign with full market coverage
Assessing candidates against technical and behavioural competencies
Providing a shortlist with detailed candidate and interview insights
The Outcome
We placed a highly skilled Sustainability Analyst with experience in ESG reporting, carbon modelling and stakeholder engagement. The appointment has strengthened L&Q’s internal capability to manage climate data and deliver its transition plan by delivering.
Carbon Modelling: Delivered in-house emissions forecasting and trajectory analysis to support Net Zero planning.
Climate Risk Insight: Supported GIS-led flood risk mapping and climate impact reporting.
Strategic Integration: Embedded sustainability metrics into financial planning, supply chain and board-level reporting.
Why Us?
At Irwin and Colton, permanent recruitment is about more than filling roles; it’s about finding professionals who drive performance and align with your culture.
Our service is efficient, targeted and built on deep sector expertise. Whether you're hiring for a single role or building out a team, we bring clarity, confidence, and results.
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