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July 22, 2025
Kate
McHugh
Chief Sustainability Officer / Head of Sustainability
New South Wales
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I earned my corporate stripes at A.P. Moller–Maersk on their prestigious, global management program, and now specialise in sustainability strategy and project management, stakeholder engagement and climate-related disclosures. I am tertiary qualified in environmental science and law, with a postgraduate (Masters) in organisational change and communication, and certifications in sustainability frameworks including GRI and TCFD. I have led climate-related disclosure projects for Australia’s largest insurance firms.
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My mission is to operationalise sustainability strategies that future-proof businesses and align with industry demands. I advocate for practical and impactful sustainability initiatives in alignment with organisational purpose and priorities. This moves beyond virtue signalling to create genuine, positive change. I'm looking to work with medium sized clients to help them build innovation and value through sustainability, where they couldn't afford a Chief Sustainability Officer.
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Contact Information
Phone
0410509185
Email
kate@katemchugh.net
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I am based in Sydney, and happy to travel.
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WIP
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Strategy
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Innovation
Seniority Level
20 - 25 years
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