What does a CSO do?

According to people in this career, the main tasks are...

TaskImportance
Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of sustainability programs.
87%
Develop or execute strategies to address issues such as energy use, resource conservation, recycling, pollution reduction, waste elimination, transportation, education, and building design.
87%
Develop, or oversee the development of, sustainability evaluation or monitoring systems.
86%
Supervise employees or volunteers working on sustainability projects.
84%
Develop sustainability reports, presentations, or proposals for supplier, employee, academia, media, government, public interest, or other groups.
80%
Develop, or oversee the development of, marketing or outreach media for sustainability projects or events.
78%
Identify and evaluate pilot projects or programs to enhance the sustainability research agenda.
77%
Create and maintain sustainability program documents, such as schedules and budgets.
77%
Formulate or implement sustainability campaign or marketing strategies.
74%
Research environmental sustainability issues, concerns, or stakeholder interests.
74%
Direct sustainability program operations to ensure compliance with environmental or governmental regulations.
73%
Evaluate and approve proposals for sustainability projects, considering factors such as cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and integration with other initiatives.
70%
Develop methodologies to assess the viability or success of sustainability initiatives.
70%
Review sustainability program objectives, progress, or status to ensure compliance with policies, standards, regulations, or laws.
69%
Write and distribute financial or environmental impact reports.
66%
Write project proposals, grant applications, or other documents to pursue funding for environmental initiatives.
66%
Identify educational, training, or other development opportunities for sustainability employees or volunteers.
63%
Conduct risk assessments related to sustainability and the environment.
62%