The CSO role has changed more than most in the C-suite. What was once a side function focused on compliance and CSR now plays a part in core business decisions, from financial planning to operations and long-term strategy.
Some organisations have a dedicated CSO. Others spread responsibility across functions. Either way, the way companies approach sustainability leadership is shifting – and it’s worth reviewing how your organisation is responding.
The paper discusses:
How the role has shifted from compliance to strategy
The key drivers behind the growing influence of CSOs
Approaches to sharing responsibility without a formal CSO
A structured overview of 24 key responsibility areas
Emerging trends such as AI, systems thinking and finance
Who it is for: CSOs, boards and executive teams reviewing how sustainability leadership is organised in their business.
Is your organisation keeping pace with how the CSO role is evolving?
Talk to our team about how sustainability leadership is organised in your business and where independent assurance can add confidence.
About Speeki Speeki is an independent assurance and certification company helping clients worldwide turn their ESG and sustainability initiatives into a competitive advantage. From assurance and verification solutions – covering sustainability reports, environmental claims, ESG ratings, carbon and biodiversity – to certification solutions across ISO standards, Speeki helps organisations strengthen consistency, credibility and confidence.
All of this is delivered through Engage®, Speeki’s AI-powered platform.
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