This interactive discussion will explore the role and status of Chief Sustainability Officers, trends observed by sustainability practitioners globally, and ideas for accelerating transformative change. Susan will also share her personal experiences working across industries and sectors, notably her lessons from leading change at Australia Post as the company’s - and one of Australia’s first Chief Sustainability Officers.
Susan Mizrahi is a senior sustainability strategist with 25 years of experience working in Australia, Asia, Europe and North America on international, business sustainability and human rights issues. As one of Australia’s first Chief Sustainability Officers and a well-known sustainability executive, she has worked in private, consultancy and not-for-profit organisations - maintaining close relations with academia across each stage of her career. Susan has a proven track record of creating and measuring environmental and social impact, enhancing brand reputation through sustainability and transparency, and driving transformative change in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.