ESG Manager – Climate Infrastructure Investments

About the role

The ESG Manager will lead the integration of environmental, social and governance considerations across Gaia Impact’s climate‑focused private equity investments. Working directly with deal teams, you will shape investment decisions before capital is deployed, ensuring that sustainability drives both impact and financial returns.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and embed ESG strategy throughout the investment lifecycle, from due‑diligence to post‑investment monitoring.
• Design ESG KPIs, reporting frameworks and align data collection with standards such as GRI and TCFD.
• Support deal teams with ESG risk and opportunity analysis, integrating findings into investment structuring.
• Track and report ESG performance of portfolio companies, ensuring compliance with environmental and social safeguards.
• Engage with investors, development finance institutions and partners to communicate ESG results and support thought‑leadership initiatives.

Required profile

• Proven ESG experience in private equity, infrastructure or climate finance.
• Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks and reporting standards.
• Ability to link sustainability outcomes with investment performance.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Required skills