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Explore all careersCSOs lead environmental and social strategies to ensure commercial viability through policy design and stakeholder engagement.
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A Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) leads an organisation’s environmental and social strategy to ensure long-term commercial viability. You might work for a major corporation, a government body, or a non-profit. CSOs focus on reducing carbon footprints, managing waste, and ensuring ethical supply chains. You’ll design policies that align business goals with global sustainability standards and oversee the reporting of ESG performance to stakeholders.
CSOs are essential architects of modern business resilience. You’ll need to be a visionary leader with strong analytical skills to translate climate data into actionable corporate strategy. You’ll liaise with board members, investors, and community groups to ensure the organisation meets its legal obligations and drives positive social change.