CSO GROUP

Connect with sustainability leaders from top natural product brands.

The CSO Forum is an invite-only group of leading natural foods CPG brands that come together as peers to:

Stay informed on the latest ESG initiatives and trends.

Exposure to tools and resources that empower our community.

Gain best practices and collaborate to overcome challenges together

Collectively develop innovative approaches to advance sustainability

Foster community to achieve a greater good

Engage in candid, high-level discussions with peers who truly understand your strategic challenges and opportunities.

Prerequisites to join the CSO Group:

Must be the CSO, VP, or Director position of the company.

Company revenues are +$20MM.

Able to participate in 75% of the member meetings.

Willing to be open, collaborative and sharing.

CSO Form Member Makeup

20% | Head of Impact

33% | Sustainability Director

33% | Sustainability Manager

13% | Other

Member Brands Include:

What Members Are Saying:

  • “The Sustainability Forum is a community I look to for professional and personal development and advice. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to grow in their Social & Environmental Impact.”

    TAYLOR WELBORN

    Marketing Manager, Jack & Annies

  • “No company is an island! The CSO group offers a well of inspiration, knowledge, and emotional resilience in our complex world of social and environmental challenges. I've discovered new ideas, received valuable feedback , and benefited from looking at problems as pearls (of opportunity). This CSO group represents the best of collaboration versus competition.”

    ZACHARIA LEVINE

    Director of People & Sustainability, The Synergy Company

  • “The Sustainability Forum provides an open and collaborative platform for sustainability leaders to learn from each other, identify the best outside partners and have a sounding board outside of their organization.”

    SASKIA VAN GENDT

    Head of Sustainability, Rothy’s

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