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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Chief Sustainability Officer
Description
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We are looking for a seasoned and innovative Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) to lead our company's sustainability initiatives. The CSO will be responsible for developing and implementing sustainability strategies to promote environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic viability. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of sustainability issues, trends, and legislation, as well as a proven track record in driving sustainability initiatives within a corporate setting. The CSO will work closely with senior management and various departments to ensure that sustainability is embedded in all aspects of our business operations. This includes setting sustainability goals, developing policies and procedures, overseeing sustainability programs, and reporting on performance. The CSO will also play a key role in stakeholder engagement, including communicating with employees, customers, investors, and the public about our sustainability efforts.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and implement a comprehensive sustainability strategy for the company.
- Set sustainability goals and monitor progress towards these goals.
- Oversee the development and implementation of sustainability policies and procedures.
- Coordinate sustainability programs across various departments.
- Report on sustainability performance to senior management and stakeholders.
- Engage with employees, customers, investors, and the public on sustainability issues.
- Stay abreast of sustainability trends, issues, and legislation.
- Work with the procurement team to ensure sustainable sourcing practices.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to promote the company's sustainability efforts.
- Advocate for sustainability within the company and in the wider business community.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Business Administration, or related field.
- Proven experience in a similar role within a corporate setting.
- Deep understanding of sustainability issues, trends, and legislation.
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to develop and implement sustainability strategies.
- Experience in sustainability reporting and performance measurement.
- Knowledge of sustainable sourcing and procurement practices.
- Ability to advocate for sustainability within the company and in the wider business community.
- Commitment to promoting environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic viability.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe a sustainability initiative that you have led and the impact it had?
- How do you stay up-to-date with sustainability trends and legislation?
- How would you engage with stakeholders on sustainability issues?
- Can you describe your experience with sustainability reporting and performance measurement?
- How would you advocate for sustainability within our company and in the wider business community?