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From Strategy To Impact: Accelerating The CSO’s Mission In 2025

Episode 18

As the clock ticks down and the window for action narrows, the next 5-10 years are critical for shaping the future of our planet. With 2050 climate goals looming, all eyes are on 2025 as the year for Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) to take immediate, measurable action in driving real change in global climate outcomes.

The challenge, however, no longer belongs to CSOs alone—it demands full-scale collaboration across business functions to reduce risks, seize critical opportunities, and drive meaningful impact for the planet.

In this episode, the CSOs of Virgin and Deloitte delve into the evolving priorities and critical challenges facing sustainability leaders as they prepare for 2025. They share valuable insights on balancing short-term demands with long-term strategies, embedding sustainability into core business operations, and leveraging technology to accelerate progress.

Key Learnings from this podcast:

  • From Vision to Action: Discover how CSOs are prioritizing immediate actions without compromising long-term sustainability vision.
  • Securing Organizational Buy-In: Learn how CSOs are successfully integrating sustainability into organizational strategy.
  • The Power of Storytelling: Understand the importance of impactful communication in engaging stakeholders, building trust, and driving organizational commitment to sustainability.
  • Integrating Financial Risks: Explore the growing urgency of addressing climate-related financial risks and embedding them into fiscal planning for a more resilient future. Utilizing innovative tools to accelerate sustainability efforts and measure progress.

Host

David Metcalfe

David Metcalfe

CEO and Co-Founder

David is the CEO and co-founder of Verdantix, where he leads the firm’s strategic direction and client engagement. Since co-founding the firm in 2008, David has built a …

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Guests

David Metcalfe

Darshana Myronidis

Virgin

Darshana (Darsh) Myronidis is a purpose and impact driven sustainability leader; with 18years experience transforming multinational businesses. As the Group Sustainability Dir…

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David Metcalfe

Smruti Naik-Jones

Deloitte

Chief Sustainability Officer across Deloitte North South Europe Member firm, Smruti Naik-Jones leads the firm’s WorldClimate strategy designed to drive Deloitte’s …

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