8 CPD hours 6 modules · 6–8 hours video Certificate Flagship

The Chief Sustainability Officer Masterclass

The complete operating playbook for the modern CSO — mandate, team, systems and influence.

About this programme

A six-module masterclass for current and aspiring CSOs: the evolving CSO mandate, strategy and materiality, organisational design and operating models, the ESG data and technology stack, influencing the executive committee and board, and the CSO's first-100-days agenda.

What you will be able to do

  • Define the CSO mandate, positioning and success measures.
  • Design the ESG operating model and team structure.
  • Specify the ESG data, controls and technology stack end-to-end.
  • Influence the CEO, CFO, board and investors with a confident ESG narrative.

Programme outline

  1. 01The CSO role and mandate
  2. 02Strategy, double materiality and prioritisation
  3. 03Operating models and team design
  4. 04ESG data architecture and technology
  5. 05Executive influence and board engagement
  6. 06First 100 days and maturity roadmap

What you receive

  • Slide deck
  • Operating-model design canvas
  • ESG tech stack blueprint
  • 100-day plan template
  • Case study pack
  • Quiz & certificate