As businesses move towards carbon neutrality and transparency in their diversity and inclusion policies , many are hiring a Chief Sustainability Officer ( CSO ) to oversee developments . Here ’ s our Top 10 leading the way
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As businesses move towards carbon neutrality and transparency in their diversity and inclusion policies , many are hiring a Chief Sustainability Officer ( CSO ) to oversee developments . Here ’ s our Top 10 leading the way
WRITTEN BY : HELEN ADAMS
As the world adapts , new opportunities for employment arise , such as : social media coordinator , cybersecurity analyst , influencer , web developer and Chief Sustainability Officer .
US engineering company , DuPont , made a radical , possibly laughable move in 2004 , by creating the role of Chief Sustainability Officer . This job was taken by Linda Fisher , after she had previously worked for the Environmental Protection Agency . In the role of CSO Fisher was tasked with finding ways to improve DuPont ’ s sustainable practices .
Generally , the job of a CSO ranges from providing progress reports , engaging with shareholders , leading engagement with customers , representing the company publicly and ensuring all employees are aware of the company ' s sustainable development plans .
The key responsibilities of the CSO role include leading the development of sustainable strategies and mitigating the risks associated with sustainable development ( such as clean energy transition ).
Now , with the advance of renewable energy , popularity of achieving net-zero and the incorporation of diversity and inclusion across many industries , the role is taken seriously by businesses and consumers alike , although it is still occasionally lambasted as a PR move .
Here are our Top 10 Chief Sustainability Officers leading sustainable change in their businesses : sustainabilitymag . com 137