Fractional Chief Sustainability Officer

Hiring a full-time Chief Sustainability Officer is a significant investment in time, money, and internal resources. But sustainability leadership doesn’t have to come at that cost.

Work directly with Dr Ina Peukes, PhD in Environmental Impact Assessments and founder of auverde.
With decades of international, hands-on experience in ESG strategy, carbon reporting, sustainability certifications (DGNB, Green Star), and stakeholder engagement, Ina offers Fractional CSO services that provide strategic value without the commitment of a permanent hire.

What you gain:

• PhD-Level Expertise & Global Experience
  Trusted leadership backed by deep academic and industry credentials, no recruitment delays or onboarding risk.
• Flexible Engagement
  Scale up or down to meet your business needs, project-based, interim, or part-time support.
• Immediate Action
  Access proven frameworks and practical tools to hit the ground running, no steep learning curves.
• Cost Efficiency
  Executive-level value, without the salary, benefits, or internal resource burden of a full-time CSO.

Sevices we offer:

• Net Zero Target Alignment Plans
  Set clear, science-based decarbonisation strategies that align with climate goals and stakeholder expectations.
• Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions Reporting
  Accurately map and report your emissions, building transparency and compliance into your ESG roadmap.
• Energy Efficiency and Reduction Strategies
  Uncover energy savings and emissions reductions across facilities and operations.
• Sustainable Supply Chains
  Build resilient, transparent supply chains that meet sustainability standards.
• Waste Elimination and Recycling Programs
  Streamline materials management and unlock resource efficiency opportunities.
• Pollution Reduction Strategies
  Identify, measure and mitigate key environmental pollutants across operations.
•  Certification Support
  End-to-end guidance for sustainability certifications such as Green Star and DGNB, including gap assessments, documentation, submission management and stakeholder training.
• ESG Reporting and Disclosures
  Deliver investor-ready, audit-aligned reporting using leading frameworks (e.g., GRI, ISSB, TCFD).
• Mandatory Non-Financial Reporting
  Prepare for regulatory shifts such as the CSRD, climate risk disclosures, and sustainability-related compliance.
• ESG Investor Relations and Board Reporting
  Translate sustainability performance into board-level insights and investor confidence.

Whether you're preparing for regulatory change, setting ambitious climate targets, or building a trusted sustainability strategy, we are here to help.