Read over 20 exclusive in-depth interviews with chief sustainability officers (CSOs) of
Fortune 500 companies such as Amazon Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble and globally recognized
brands such as IKEA and Netflix. These CSOs reveal how they deliver positive environmental and
social impact through their companies' core products and services and generate revenue growth
while tackling unique leadership change management regulatory and stakeholder challenges.
Sustainability and environmental social governance (ESG) strategies are increasingly central
to businesses' growth strategy and risk management. As a result the CSO has become more
important as a driver of both revenue and strategy. Yet no two CSOs are alike in their
backgrounds titles or even the scope of their roles. From former Peace Corps volunteers to
supply chain experts these C-suite leaders launch ambitious carbon emissions and net-zero
goals develop new products for a circular economy target increasing the diversity of their
company's staff align strategic projects to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and
standardize reporting for the SEC investors and more. What You Will Learn How global
multibillion dollar businesses in the United States Europe and Asia structure their
sustainability strategy How top sustainability executives drive both business value and
positive environmental and social impact How CSOs landed in their roles without climbing a
traditional career ladder Who This Book Is For Executives and board members generally or those
establishing a sustainability or ESG strategy current and aspiring CSOs and ESG leaders
business leaders partnering with sustainability leaders and teams and students studying the
integration of sustainability and business. Advance praise for Chief Sustainability Officers At
Work: Chief sustainability officers play a critical role in supporting the broader business
transition to a more just and sustainable global economy. Through dialogue with influential
sustainability professionals Chrissa brings to life the essential role in bridging gaps and
helping to eliminate the divide between traditional business functions senior leadership and
the sustainability teams to drive transformational change within their firms. - Mindy Lubber
CEO and President Ceres Chief Sustainability Officers at Work is a fresh new book by seasoned
business leader Chrissa Pagitsas that offers succinct ways anyone can implement and achieve ESG
goals - whether they own the company or simply aspire to improve its impact on people and the
planet. Chrissa roots this book in her own experience leading change within major companies
that not only improved the businesses where she worked but improved the markets within which
they needed to thrive. This is a must read for a seasoned ESG practitioner as much as it is for
the young professional just getting started. Chrissa knows it is imperative we all just get
started doing better and she opens up the otherwise dark box of how-tos for all of us to do our
part. - Dana Bourland SVP The JPB Foundation and author of Gray to Green Communities: A Call
to Action on the Housing and Climate Crises.
