About
The world needs excellent and empowered Chief Sustainability Officers
The Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) has become a crucial member of leadership teams, deeply involved in shaping company strategy and enhancing operations in all areas. However, despite the abundance of sustainability frameworks, practical insights on implementing effective corporate sustainability strategies remain elusive and organisations struggle to transition in a meaningful and practical way.
This book is an essential guide for new or prospective CSOs, providing insights about how to anchor sustainability within the core strategy of an organisation. It helps to focus on impactful changes and to avoid distraction and "greenwash". Using a tried and tested framework, this book de-constructs the CSO role. It links sustainability to the core areas of culture and strategy. It guides the reader through seven technical areas that make up the full sustainability role. It covers execution, building your team and leveraging technology. Finally, it looks to the future of this rapidly evolving area.
This book distils over two decades of sustainability theory and 30 years of combined management experience into a hands-on, comprehensive guide for CSOs. It also acts as an important reference for Boards, Committees, and leaders who are ready to embrace the sustainability transition and position their organisations for long-term, ethically-driven success.
Key features
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Anthropological insight - Delve into the human aspects of the CSO role and the organisational dynamics that surround it.
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Comprehensive resource — Access a thorough overview of the latest standards, policies, tools, and approaches for developing and executing a sustainability strategy.
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Real-world examples — Benefit from insights from current CSOs and senior sustainability leaders across various sectors and markets in the EU, UK, and US.
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Practical tools — Utilise chapter-specific checklists that synthesize key takeaways and provide easy-to-follow cheat sheets for immediate application.
Who this book is for
Professionals
Individuals aiming for a CSO position, whether you’re just beginning your career, transitioning roles or industries, or progressing forward in your current sustainability role
Boards
Boards and senior executives who have been assigned ESG oversight responsibilities and wish to gain a better understanding of the CSO role and mandate
Industry
Anyone who wishes to better understand what the CSO's job entails and their daily reality, from consultants to software vendors and recruiters
Academics
Those who want to utilize real-life experiences in managing a corporate sustainability department and incorporate these learnings into sustainability education programs
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13 August 2024
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