Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Korn Ferry

Whether the role is chief sustainability officer, head of corporate social responsibility, or embedded in other functional organizations such as environmental, health, and safety, a unique combination of technical and influencing skills are needed. Today’s leaders must be capable of responding to tighter regulations, meeting consumer-driven expectations for sustainability, practicing environmental and corporate responsibility, and managing the economic and social consequences associated with supply chain pressures of decreasing availability of natural resources.


We help organizations attract and retain best-in-class professionals committed to delivering results while making a difference.
Korn Ferry’s Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Center of Expertise helps organizations attract, develop, and retain best-in-class professionals committed to delivering results while making a difference. Based on our deep experience working across a broad range of industry sectors, we offer unique perspective and thought leadership on sustainability, climate change advocacy, and corporate responsibility. We combine the market expertise and financial acumen of marketing and for-profit with valuable experience in the regulatory environment and social responsibility of nonprofit, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations. We offer a full range of talent solutions — from organizational design to assessment and succession, talent acquisition, leadership development, and rewards and benefits. We provide credible and role-tested strategies that delineate organizational responsibilities and thoughtfully design the optimal structure to deliver results.

Community Impact and Philanthropy

Nowhere are leaders and talent more deeply passionate about what they do than in the mission driven sector. Nonprofit, philanthropy, and social enterprises are evolving at a rapid pace. Leaders are challenged with doing more with less as they navigate increasing demand. The opportunity to create more meaningful and wider impact is greater than ever, as innovation and technology present new and exciting possibilities. To survive and grow, nonprofit leaders and professionals must be agile, strategic, and visionary.


We have extensive experience working with top teams to achieve alignment and build consensus.
Our Nonprofit, Philanthropy, and Social Enterprise Practice delivers a deep understanding of nonprofit organizational culture and sector challenges. We have extensive experience working with boards and top teams to achieve alignment and build consensus, and we partner with our clients in a thoughtful, consultative manner to create long-term solutions that align with organizational strategy. Our localized and global footprint and experience across industries and sectors provides us with a diversity of ideas that we're able to apply to our clients' biggest business challenges. We help organizations act confidently, seize opportunity, and put the right talent in place to make a real difference in the world around us.