Global & dynamic team, impactful projects and lots of growth opportunities
Pros
AccountAbility is a well-established and globally recognised sustainability standards and advisory firm. The firm works with top companies across the world, including in the UK, EU, Middle East, and North America, and is well-connected with top management at these companies. This creates incredible opportunities for employees to get exposure to global companies and make a real impact on their sustainability journey. After 1 year at AccountAbility, I have been able to work on a range of sustainability projects for clients across the Energy, Pharmaceutical, Oil & Gas, Banking, and Consumer Goods sectors. There are great client-facing and project management opportunities, even at the Associate level - everyone is able to take ownership in their work and bring ideas to the table. There is a global team culture and Managers truly value collaborative working and encourage everyone to share ideas, whether it be for new BD opportunities or ongoing projects. A unique aspect about AccountAbility is its strong presence in the Middle East, where many companies are eager and committed to advancing their sustainability practices. The projects I have worked on in this region have been truly some of the most rewarding and impactful. Overall, this is a firm of smart people that are truly passionate about sustainability and driven by helping clients to improve their sustainability practices. This makes it a great place to learn and make a real impact. Furthermore, the firm is in a period of growth and expansion and is investing in new strategic opportunities.
Cons
There is a client-first culture that can require long working hours, but this is typical of the consulting industry and there are measures in place to manage team capacity and distribute work across team members effectively.
