What do ESG job titles reveal about a company’s decarbonisation plans?

Experts say unrestricted expansion in ESG and sustainability-related corporate jobs risks confusing business strategies underlying a company’s green transition, unless their functions are properly embedded throughout the value chain

“Chief nature officer”, “chief transformation officer” and “chief diversity officer” are some of the catchier job titles that companies have recently added to their realm of senior management roles, but what exactly do these titles entail, and who should fill these positions?