Roles and missions of the CSR Consultant
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) consultants are specialized experts who help organizations improve their social and environmental responsibility performance. They advise companies on issues such as employee health, safety and welfare, environmental protection and the recording of relevant information on the social and environmental impact of business activities. They specialize in improving CSR practices and processes.
Here are some of the main roles and missions of a CSR consultant:
- Evaluate companies' policies and practices and develop action plans to improve their CSR performance;
- Provide technical assistance to managers and employees to better understand and apply CSR practices and policies;
- Find innovative ways to improve the company's social and environmental performance;
- Develop plans and strategies to help companies comply with applicable laws and regulations;
- Identify and assess environmental and social risks to which the company is exposed and make recommendations to reduce them;
- Monitor and evaluate companies' CSR practices and performance to verify compliance;
- Develop and implement CSR training programs;
- Participate in sustainability programs to help companies engage in activities that do not harm the environment;
- Share information and data on CSR performance with all stakeholders, including customers, investors and community members.
Salary and career development of a CSR consultant
The salary of a CSR consultant varies greatly depending on experience and the sector of activity. In France, here is the evolution of the gross annual salary according to the years of experience for a CSR consultant:
- 0 to 2 years : about 60 000 euros
- 2 to 5 years : about 80 000 euros
- 5 to 10 years : about 100 000 euros
- 10 to 15 years : about 120 000 euros
- More than 15 years : about 150 000 euros
By putting their CSR skills to good use, CSR consultants can move into many different professions. Here are a few examples of possible jobs:
- CSR project manager
- Social and environmental communication manager
- Director of public affairs and public policy
- Director of sustainable development
- CSR advisor for a non-governmental organization
