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Karin Reiter on The Evolving Role of CSOs in Driving Sustainability

June 13, 2024

In this very first episode of the CSO Impact Podcast, we sit down with Karin Reiter, the CSO at Adecco Group and one of the authors of our book “Leadership for Sustainable Futures.”
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Karin Reiter

SVP Sustainability & ESG, Adecco Group

Harald Neidhardt

CEO & Curator, Futur/io Institute

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Karin discusses the challenges she faces and the importance of broadening engagement across organizations and making sustainability tangible for employees. She also emphasizes the connection between climate strategies and human capital strategies, while exploring the importance of upskilling and reskilling workers. Karin also discusses the evolving role of CSOs and the need for strategic thinking and collaboration across stakeholders. Reiter expresses optimism for the future but acknowledges the complexity and speed at which change needs to happen.


Takeaways

  • Broadening engagement across organizations is crucial for integrating sustainability into HR practices
  • Lowering barriers to access employment for underserved groups is an important aspect of sustainability
  • There is a need to connect climate strategies with human capital strategies and upskill and reskill workers
  • The role of CSOs is evolving to become more strategic and integrated into decision-making processes
  • Collaboration across stakeholders is essential for driving sustainability and creating meaningful change

Chapters

  1. Introduction and Setting
  2. Role of CSO in Adecco Group
  3. Connecting Climate Strategies with Human Capital Strategies
  4. Upskilling and Reskilling for Employees
  5. Broadening Engagement Across the Organization
  6. The Evolving Role of CSOs
  7. Collaboration as a Key Driver for Change
  8. Challenges and Complexity in the Role
  9. The Role of Different Stakeholders
  10. Hope for the Future