Fractional CSO Australia
Senior sustainability leadership for Australian businesses, without the $250k+ salary
A Fractional Chief Sustainability Officer gives mid-market companies ($10M-$500M revenue) the ESG expertise they need to meet ASRS compliance requirements, respond to customer demands, and build competitive advantage, at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.
Compare Your ESG Leadership Options
Three approaches to sustainability leadership, which is right for your business?
Senior leadership, embedded
$8-15k/month
- Board-level strategic leadership
- Builds internal capability
- Cross-industry experience
- Ongoing support and governance
- Predictable monthly cost
Best for: Mid-market companies needing direction, governance, and ASRS readiness
Learn MoreInternal hire
$250k+/year
- Dedicated full-time resource
- Deep organisational knowledge
- Direct team management
- Always available
- Long-term commitment
Best for: Large organisations with mature ESG programs requiring 40+ hours/week
Learn MoreProject-based
$5-8k/day
- Technical depth
- Large team capacity
- Audit-ready deliverables
- Brand recognition
- Global reach
Best for: Specific technical projects with defined scope and budget
Learn MoreWhy Choose a Fractional CSO?
The smart choice for mid-market Australian companies facing ESG requirements
Cost-Effective Leadership
Senior CSO expertise at 20-30% of the cost of a full-time hire. Predictable monthly retainer instead of escalating consulting fees.
Start Immediately
No 3-6 month recruitment process. Engage a Fractional CSO and start making progress within days, not months.
Cross-Industry Experience
Benefit from patterns and solutions proven across multiple clients and industries. Avoid reinventing the wheel.
Capability Building
Build your internal team's skills from day one. Exit with stronger internal capability, not consulting dependency.
What You Get in 90 Days
Our Fractional CSO engagement delivers tangible, board-ready outcomes within 90 days. No reports that sit on shelves, practical deliverables that drive real business value.
- Board-ready ESG Strategy and Plan on a Page
- Governance framework with clear roles and decision rights
- Materiality assessment aligned to business priorities
- Carbon baseline (Scope 1, 2, material Scope 3)
- ASRS compliance roadmap and timeline
- Supplier ESG assessment program
- Executive and board coaching on ESG governance
- Quick wins identification (energy, waste, risk)
Ready to Start?
Book a free 30-minute strategy session to discuss your ESG challenges and whether Fractional CSO support is right for your business.
Industry-Specific ESG Support
We work across key Australian industries facing ESG requirements
Explore Your Options
Detailed comparisons to help you make the right decision
Fractional CSO vs Full-Time CSO
Compare costs, benefits, and when each option makes sense for your business.
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Read ComparisonAll Options Compared
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Read ComparisonReady to Explore Fractional CSO Support?
Book a free 30-minute strategy session to discuss your ESG challenges and explore whether Fractional CSO support is right for your business.