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Michael Train
Title: Chief Sustainability Officer Company: Emerson Industry: Manufacturing
Michael became Emerson’ s first CSO in 2021, exactly three decades after joining the company. In those intervening years, he has enjoyed a truly storied career including more than a decade in East Asia. In this most recent role, his brief goes beyond reducing Emerson’ s footprint. He champions technologies and partnerships that help customers improve performance and sustainability.
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Rhian Kelly
Title: Chief Sustainability Officer Company: SSE Industry: Energy
Rhian joined SSE as Chief Sustainability Officer in 2025, bringing experience from National Grid and the CBI. Her career has combined climate strategy, environmental policy, infrastructure and inclusion, giving her a broad view of the transition. At SSE, she is focused on making decarbonisation deliver value for communities, customers and the economy.
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