Case study panel. The CSO as chief superhero: prioritising sustainability at the board level @WithTheEconomist

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Case study panel. The CSO as chief superhero: prioritising sustainability at the board level
The role of the CSO is pivotal in aligning sustainability with core business strategy. But influencing the board remains one of the CSO’s toughest challenges. This panel unpacks how CSOs can effectively engage, persuade and activate boards so that they prioritise sustainability as an essential business imperative.

Supported by Vodafone

Moderated by
Emily Jackson-Keßler, senior vice-president, sustainability, The Economist Group

Speakers
Paula Coughlan, chief people, communications and sustainability officer, Currys
Dana Haidan, chief sustainability officer, Virgin Media O2
Nicki Lyons, chief sustainability and corporate affairs officer, Vodafone

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