Head of Impact & Sustainability

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.

About the role

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.

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

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)

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 $500 home office stipend to set up your workspace properly

Schedule

Full-time

How and where we work

Cohere is remote-friendly, with offices in Toronto, London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul.

• For those in the office: a daily lunch program, plenty of snacks, and regular community and social events
• For those not near an office: a co-working benefit so you can work alongside others in your city