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Does your company need a Chief Environmental Officer ?

By Narayani S. Poy Raiturcar | Chief Environmental Responsibility Officer

February 2023
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3 min read
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A company's financial performance has become increasingly inseparable from a company's performance on key ESG metrics thus making companies’ ability to act on sustainability & ESG related issues a key differentiator in achieving corporate success - a differentiated strategy for competitive advantage. 

Furthermore, key goals in climate action & sustainability are achieved  through top-down responsible actions. Consumers expect companies to be proactive about the sustainability narratives they champion - sustainability has become a table stake. 

A CSO can help align the interests of the company - financial & Environmental - to create a systematic pathway to embed sustainability into the company culture and operations. The very nature of this role engages innovation & creative systems thinking to build better formats for the future. 

This article will explore the nature of the evolving job of a Chief Sustainability Officer - if you’re a CEO - stay tuned