Importance of Sustainability Role

Today’s business leaders continue to place sustainability issues front and centre of their corporate social responsibility, recognising that long-term growth cannot be achieved at the cost of the environment and society at large. Stricter regulations, concerns about climate change, and changing consumer attitudes have led companies to increasingly prioritise and implement sustainability practices resulting in the need for talented and influential leaders to champion these issues within their organisations.

With greater calls for companies to operate in ethical and transparent ways from investors, stakeholders, and the wider public, the importance of identifying multi-disciplinary leaders to address the most challenging sustainability issues has never been greater.
Sustainability leaders play a crucial role in helping organisations to manage and improve their environmental, social and economic performance to create long-term value while increasing the opportunities that come from a more sustainable future.

At Novo, our expert team of executive search consultants understand the importance of hiring forward-thinking and driven leaders who can help them in the development and implementation of long-term sustainability strategies and frameworks no matter where they are on their sustainability journey.

Sustainability Skills Needed Include:

• Exceptional communication: the ability to articulate a clear and compelling sustainability vision to stakeholders in alignment with overall business strategy.
• Technical expertise: a deep understanding of the technical aspects and challenges of sustainability in order to implement sustainable practices and solutions.
• Leadership: the ability to lead and inspire teams towards a common goal.
• Adaptability: to anticipate and respond to changing environmental, technological, and social conditions.

We are dedicated to helping our clients identify and recruit the highest calibre of passionate and purpose-driven leaders that are committed to their organisation’s sustainability goals and in creating a more sustainable future.