Sustainability Talent

Sustainability hiring has ‘cooled’ in recent years – but remains much higher than pre-pandemic

Deloitte estimates that companies posted just under 6,000 sustainability jobs globally in 2025.

Melodie Michel

10 December 2025

CSO

Apple phases out lead sustainability role as Lisa Jackson retires

Jackson’s environmental and social responsibilities will be transferred to Apple Chief Operating Officer Sabih Khan.

Melodie Michel

09 December 2025

People & Culture

M&G new CSO to assume role in New Year

Marian D'Auria's appointment follows the departure of former Chief Sustainability Officer Kathy Ryan.

Rachel Willcox

08 December 2025

CSO

Boeing and KFC Chief Sustainability Officers have (quietly) left their roles

There have been no announcement from either company regarding their replacements.

Melodie Michel

08 December 2025

CSO

Data, practicality and resilience: Chief Sustainability Officers share 2026 predictions

With regulation taking a backseat next year, the focus will be on efficient reporting, resilience and local action.

Melodie Michel

03 December 2025

Sustainability Governance

Balancing passion and pragmatism: How sustainability leaders are preparing for 2026

Lessons from CSO Futures' webinar on what CSOs should expect next year.

Melodie Michel

02 December 2025

People & Culture

Dassault Systèmes Chief Sustainability Officer Philippine de T’Serclaes on driving decarbonisation through virtualisation

"Virtual twins could help avoid 7.5 gigatonnes of CO2 emissions by 2030."

Melodie Michel

26 November 2025

People & Culture

ABN Amro names new Chief Sustainability Officer

Sandra Phlippen replaces Solange Rouschop, who has been leading the bank’s sustainability strategy since 2023.

Melodie Michel

21 November 2025

CSO

Global ESG and Regulatory Compliance Director Mary Jacques on how Lenovo uses AI for sustainability outcomes

The company is leveraging AI for sustainability in manufacturing, product design and sales.

Melodie Michel

19 November 2025

People & Culture

EcoOnline’s David Picton on the benefit of linking safety and sustainability in corporate strategies

"Data across safety and sustainability quite often goes through to the heart of working conditions and labour standards."

Melodie Michel

12 November 2025