What are fractional sustainability day rates?

Day rates range from 900-1400 GBP for sustainability leadership.

Can they help with TCFD reporting?

Yes, TCFD, GRI, and other disclosures are core capabilities.

What companies need fractional sustainability officers?

Companies facing ESG reporting requirements or stakeholder pressure.

What are fractional sustainability day rates?

Day rates range from 900-1400 GBP for sustainability leadership.

Can they help with TCFD reporting?

Yes, TCFD, GRI, and other disclosures are core capabilities.

What companies need fractional sustainability officers?

Companies facing ESG reporting requirements or stakeholder pressure.

ESG Leadership

Fractional CSO Sustainability Jobs UK

Part-time sustainability leadership

£800-2,000

Day Rate

2-6 weeks

Time to Hire

50-70%

Cost Savings

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£800-1500

Day Rate

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1-3

Days/Week

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50-70%

Cost Savings

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500+

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Key Takeaways

1Fractional CFOs work 1-3 days per week, providing senior expertise without full-time costs
2UK day rates range from £800 to £1500, depending on experience and sector
3Typical engagements save 50-70% compared to full-time executive hires
4Ideal for startups, scale-ups, and SMEs needing strategic leadership
5No employment overhead: no pension, NI, benefits, or notice periods

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Fractional CSO Sustainability Roles

Quick Definition

Fractional CSOs provide ESG and sustainability leadership on a part-time basis. Typical engagements are 2-4 days per month with day rates from 900-1400 GBP.

UK Fractional Sustainability Market

UK fractional sustainability demand is driven by reporting requirements and stakeholder expectations. Companies seek ESG expertise.

Typical Requirements

Area	Requirement
Certification	Sustainability certifications
Experience	15+ years sustainability or ESG
Track Record	ESG strategy, reporting
Skills	Carbon accounting, disclosure frameworks

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Cost Comparison

Fractional vs Full-Time Executive

Full-Time Executive£286k/year

Salary + Benefits + Overhead

Fractional Executive£106k/year

1-2 days/week average

Your Potential Savings

£180k+

63%

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Time Allocation

How fractional executives spend their time

Strategy30%

Operations25%

Leadership20%

Governance15%

Technology10%

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Fractional Chief Sustainability Officer Jobs UK

The fractional CSO (Sustainability) leads ESG strategy, sustainability reporting, and environmental programmes. As regulatory requirements increase (TCFD, CSRD), this role is becoming essential for mid-market and listed companies.

Key Responsibilities

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ESG strategy and target setting

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Sustainability reporting (TCFD, CSRD, GRI)

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Carbon reduction and net-zero planning

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Supply chain sustainability

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Stakeholder engagement and ESG communications

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Circular economy and resource efficiency

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B Corp and certification programmes

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UK Fractional Executive Day Rates

Compare day rates across C-suite roles

CFOThis Role£800 - £1500/day

£1100

CTO£900 - £1600/day

£1200

CMO£750 - £1400/day

£1000

COO£800 - £1400/day

£1050

CDO£900 - £1450/day

£1150

CISO£900 - £1550/day

£1200

Rate Range

Average

Source: UK Market Data 2025

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Fractional vs Interim vs Full-Time

Choose the right engagement model

Aspect	Fractional	Interim	Full-Time
Time Commitment	1-3 days/week	4-5 days/week	5 days/week
Duration	Ongoing/flexible	3-12 months	Permanent
Annual Cost	£50-150k	£150-300k	£200-400k+
Best For	SMEs, startups, scale-ups	Crisis, transitions	Large enterprises
Flexibility	★★★ High	★★☆ Medium	★☆☆ Low

Costs are indicative UK market rates. Actual costs vary by role, experience, and sector.

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Fractional CFO Earnings

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Your Day Rate

£1,000

£750Avg: £1000£1500

Days Per Client/Week

2.5 days

1 day5 days

Number of Clients

2 clients

Weekly

£5,000

Monthly

£21,650

Annual

£240,000

Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CFO UK average day rate: £1000.

BetaThis calculator provides rough estimates for illustration only. Actual rates and salaries vary based on location, experience, industry, and market conditions.

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