Head of Impact & Sustainability

Cohere
Toronto, San Francisco, Brussels
Workplace: RemoteFull timeFunction: Environmental & SustainabilityExperience: 15+ yearsEducation: mastersSkills: ["Stakeholder management","Leadership","Strategic thinking","Operational execution","Quantitative and qualitative measurement"]

Lead Cohere’s ESG accountability strategy by developing and executing a measurable sustainability, social responsibility, and governance roadmap. Establish and oversee the philanthropic foundation, philanthropic partnerships, and university research collaborations. Scale employee giving and volunteer programs, and build impact frameworks and KPIs to track ESG, philanthropic outcomes, and engagement. Partner with communications and people teams to drive internal and external reporting and ensure compliance with ESG regulations.

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Cohere
Cohere
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Head of Impact & Sustainability

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Job Summary

Lead Cohere’s ESG accountability strategy by developing and executing a measurable sustainability, social responsibility, and governance roadmap. Establish and oversee the philanthropic foundation, philanthropic partnerships, and university research collaborations. Scale employee giving and volunteer programs, and build impact frameworks and KPIs to track ESG, philanthropic outcomes, and engagement. Partner with communications and people teams to drive internal and external reporting and ensure compliance with ESG regulations.
Location: Toronto, San Francisco, Brussels
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Environmental & Sustainability
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and implement a measurable ESG strategy integrating environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and governance across company operations.
  • •Establish and manage the philanthropic foundation, including strategic giving priorities and mission-aligned partnerships.
  • •Lead philanthropy and research collaborations, including engagement with universities.
  • •Create and scale employee giving and volunteer programs to build a culture of social responsibility and community engagement.
  • •Develop impact frameworks and KPIs to track ESG performance, philanthropic outcomes, and employee engagement, while ensuring compliance and reporting standards.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDental401kPensionParental LeaveLearning BudgetPaid LeaveHome Office

Key Requirements

  • •15+ years of experience in ESG, sustainability, impact management, or philanthropy leadership, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
  • •Track record developing and implementing comprehensive ESG strategies in technology or enterprise software.
  • •Experience establishing and managing philanthropic foundations or corporate giving programs, including employee volunteerism.
  • •Strong understanding of ESG frameworks, reporting standards, and relevant regulations.
  • •Advanced degree in Business, Sustainability, Social Impact, or related field (MBA preferred).
Experience:15+ yearsESGSustainabilityPhilanthropy
Education:Master's in Business, Sustainability, Social Impact, or related field
Skills:Stakeholder managementLeadershipStrategic thinkingOperational executionQuantitative and qualitative measurement

Company Brief

Cohere
Builds security-first foundation models and enterprise AI products (LLMs, retrieval, agent platforms) for regulated industries, enabling customizable, private deployments across cloud and on-premises for real-world business applications.
Industry: AI & Machine Learning
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Series D
Headquarters: Toronto, Canada
Founded: 2019
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