Study: Chief sustainability officers now part of boardroom furniture

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Verdantix research finds sustainability leaders have increasing influence, decision-making authority, and budgetary control

Sustainability leaders are a growing force in corporate boardrooms with a new survey revealing the significant input they have on decision-making, strategy, and budgets. Analyst firm Verdantix quizzed...

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