Head of Impact & Sustainability

Cohere•Toronto, ON

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As Head of Impact at Cohere, you'll lead our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) accountability strategy while building and overseeing our philanthropic foundation and employee giving initiatives. You'll be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive impact strategy that aligns with Cohere's mission. Cohere is the leading security-first enterprise AI company building cutting-edge foundation models and end-to-end AI solutions that solve real-world business problems. Our mission is to scale intelligence to serve humanity. We believe AI's highest purpose is to enhance human wellbeing and empower businesses to drive progress that reaches everyone.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in ESG, sustainability, impact management, or philanthropy leadership with 3+ years in a leadership role
Proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive ESG strategies in technology or enterprise software companies
Experience establishing and managing philanthropic foundations or corporate giving programs and employee volunteerism
Strong understanding of ESG frameworks, reporting standards and relevant regulations
Demonstrated ability to measure and report on social and environmental impact using quantitative and qualitative metrics
Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience engaging executives, investors, and community partners
Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution in a fast-growing organization
Advanced degree in Business, Sustainability, Social Impact, or related field (MBA preferred)

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a measurable ESG strategy that integrates environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and governance excellence across all company operations
Establish and manage Cohere's philanthropic foundation, identifying strategic giving priorities and partnerships that align with our mission and values
Lead our philanthropy, research collaboration and engagement with universities.
Create and scale employee giving and volunteer programs that foster a culture of social responsibility and community engagement
Develop measurable impact frameworks and KPIs to track ESG performance, philanthropic outcomes, and employee engagement
Ensure compliance with relevant ESG regulations and reporting standards while identifying opportunities for innovation in our impact approach
Work with the communications and people teams to develop and communicate impact strategies to internal and external audiences, positioning Cohere as a leader in responsible AI development

Benefits

A weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency for lunch.
Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health.
RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme.
100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months, for either parent.
Annual enrichment benefits: Arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, and a workspace improvement credit.
Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.
6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days!)
Budget for traveling to other offices if you are remote, plus an annual company offsite.
A co-working benefit so you can work alongside others in your city.
$500 home office stipend to set up your workspace properly.