Our Story

Bright Green began with two people, one book, and a single shared insight: the world needs more environmental leaders.

Our story is rooted in human connection. In 1999 our Chairman Paul Hannam, owner of a successful recruitment business, read a book about our environmental crisis while flying to a conference. Paul was so inspired by the book that upon landing he forgot entirely about the conference, tracked down the author, and went directly to meet him convinced of a new purpose: to plant the seed of environmental entrepreneurship in others. Paul left his business and embarked on a mission that led him to teach as a Don at Oxford, fertilising the great minds of a coming green revolution. One in particular - Tom Savage - would see the seed of inspiration grow most beautifully.

Tom began his career working in the undergrowth of an investment bank. Deeply unsatisfied, he left to become a social entrepreneur, founding Blue Ventures - a now award-winning marine conservation organisation -  and embarking on an adventure that saw him pass through the hallowed halls of Downing Street, build businesses in Madagascar and the UK, win prizes at the UN, and earn a scholarship to Oxford.

It was at Oxford that- despite their 20 year age gap- Tom and Paul connected on a common insight spurred by watching both their peers and pupils struggle to find pathways towards fulfilling, rewarding careers. They decided to build a business that fueled positive personal, social, and environmental change by channeling the next generation of environmental leaders into organisations worldwide. Bright Green was born.

In 2007 Bright Green sprouted one more branch. We shared the idea with Nick Ellis, another former investment banker, and so was born Bright Green Talent in the US (San Francisco). Today, Bright Green continues to make connections to business leaders around the world, greening the workforce one introduction at a time, and planting the seeds of a brighter, greener tomorrow, every single day.
 

Bright Green strives to incorporate our core values into everything we do.

Be Passionate Professionals: We combine passion and professionalism in our work.

Constantly Grow: We continually learn, both individually and as an organisation.

Use Our Internal Compasses: We act rather than react, using our beliefs and considered judgment to guide us as we work.

Be Courageous: We recognise that the easy choice is not always the right choice.

Transparency.

We strive to ensure our positive impact by placing the best people in positions that enable them to maximise their contribution to society, their environment, and their personal wellbeing.  By focusing on our common, long-term goals and values (above), we believe we best serve our clients, our candidates and ourselves.

To demonstrate and reinforce these, we also:

• Plant a tree for each and every candidate we have placed.
• Limit our operational footprint by buying energy efficient light bulbs; turning appliances off at night; reducing, recycling and re-using; buying second-hand & local; and purchasing environmentally friendly goods.
• Although we do not believe that offsetting is a long-term solution, we do offset our entire footprint through BVCO.
• We encourage all of our employees to take public transport or cycle to work.
• Complete some pro bono work for charities or causes we're passionate about.
  
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