Five priorities to avoid burnout as a Chief Sustainability Officer
Building a support system of internal and external sustainability allies is crucial.
Faced with public scrutiny and a lack of internal support, Chief Sustainability Officers are increasingly vulnerable to burnout – but building a strong support system can help mitigate this risk.
There are many reasons why Chief Sustainability Officers may be more prone to burnout than other C-suite functions, from never-ending ESG reporting obligations and a lack of board support to the need to balance multiple (and often conflicting) stakeholder expectations – and being the ideal scapegoat when these are not met.
