1. Transforming tomorrow : the evolution and impact of sustainable transformation
From CSR to modern corporate sustainability
The business case for sustainable transformation
The business case : timing and strategic approach
2. Defining the role of the chief sustainability officer
The role of CSO defined by CSOs
How the chief sustainability officer role has evolved
Key tasks and responsibilities of a chief sustainability officer
Building a support network and culture driven by sustainability
3. What compels people to pursue a job in sustainability
Sources of inspiration for a career in sustainability
Being inspired by the corporate purpose
The benefits of defining corporate purpose
The importance of purposeful leadership in business
Purpose drives employee engagement and attracts talent
4. There is no single path to becoming a chief sustainability officer
An unpredictable path to sustainability
A clear path from the beginning
No two paths are the same - but there are some common traits
5. Essential skills and traits for chief sustainability officers to thrive
Minding the green skills gap
Key traits and characteristics
The importance of sustainability training and upskilling
6. Structuring sustainability for long-term success
Sustainability leadership
Organizing sustainability in the boardroom
7. Engaging employees on a company's sustainability journey
The importance of employee engagement in organizations
Examples of how CSOs are engaging employees on sustainability
The power of education to drive employee engagement, creativity and innovation
Unleashing employees' greatest potential
Steps leaders can take to drive employee engagement in their work and on sustainability
8. Industry-leading practices of sustainability-oriented innovation
Decarbonizing a business rooted in agriculture
Bringing rigour to the carbon market
Transforming a carbon-intense cement industry
Artificial photosynthesis
Making science more accessible and inclusive
Adopting a circular business model
Sustainability is a lever for competitive advantage
9. Navigating the biggest challenges facing business
Challenge #1 : collecting and disclosing ESG data and performance
Challenge #2 : sustainable supply chain management
Chapter #3 : greenwashing and greenhushing
Steps companies can take to address sustainability challenges
10. Decarbonizing business and paths to net zero
The impacts of climate change on business and industries
Decarbonizing business on the path to net zero
A new risk for business : climate litigations
Measuring and tracking an organization's carbon footprint
Setting carbon-emissions targets
The road to net zero : three main levers
Engaging and decarbonizing the supply chain
11. The CSOs' crystal ball and inspiring words of wisdom
Inspiring words of wisdom for aspiring CSOs
The CSOs' crystal ball : a look at what the future holds for corporate sustainability
Cautious optimism for the way forward
