CSO
6 lessons learned from internal changemakers
A new book offers guidance on how to bring purpose to your role and effect positive social and environmental change. Read More
Do these 4 things to set yourself up for success in your first 90 days as CSO
When stepping into the role of chief sustainability officer, those first 3 months can be crucial and daunting. Here’s what to do to lay the groundwork for future success. Read More
What to do in the first 90 days as a chief sustainability officer
The CSOs from Apollo Global Management, James Hardie building materials and Insulet medical devices provide advice and highlight pitfalls to avoid. Read More
The 4 attributes CSOs need to succeed in 2024
Challenges lie ahead amid growing expectations and regulatory requirements, and chief sustainability officers will need to be prepared. Read More
Why CSOs have ‘influence with authority’
What kind of authority does a chief sustainability officer actually have? More than you'd imagine. Read More
Should sustainability teams report directly to the CEO?
Probably, but there are many roads to success say those who have led big company sustainability efforts. Read More
Ellen Weinreb on the state of the CSO
The latest biennial survey looks at how chief sustainability officers are faring during turbulent times. Read More
CSOs and their evolving purpose and impact
CSOs could amplify their power with additional sticks and carrots, in deliberations of business strategy and broader corporate governance. It should be formally designated as a C-suite position. Read More
What is required of the CSO during these turbulent times?
Being a systems thinker, looking around corners and becoming the "chief sensing officer", among other sage wisdom. Read More
ESG is rewriting the job description for CSOs
The Weinreb Group’s latest report on the state of the profession underscores the rising influence of women but a troubling lack of diversity. Read More
