Fractional CSO support that lifts exit value and de-risks your portfolio
Transform sustainability challenges into competitive advantages with fractional CSO services and ESG consulting for private equity portfolio companies.
Our approach delivers enhanced valuations, reduced risks, and sustainable growth while meeting increasing stakeholder expectations.
The Challenge
PE-backed companies face unique sustainability pressures:
Rising Demands: LPs, regulators and customers expect robust ESG performance.
Capacity Crunch: Stretched PE teams and portcos lack ESG execution capacity, losing momentum on post-deal work.
ROI Pressure: PE investors need tangible returns from ESG initiatives.
M&A Factor: ESG due diligence increasingly determines deal success, buyer pool access, and exit valuations.
“PulseCSO swiftly provided the ESG expertise we needed, deploying specialists rapidly so we could place a senior sustainability leader and an ethical trading expert in two of our portfolio companies. They have been excellent to work with: professional, service-focused, and attuned to our needs. I highly recommend PulseCSO to any PE firm looking for flexible, high-impact sustainability support.”
Client Experience / Testimonials
PE House View
“Gemma joined us during a period of significant change and has been outstanding. She brings a pragmatic and commercially focused approach, expertly managing diverse stakeholders while driving us towards high ESG performance. Her strategic insight and hands-on support have been invaluable.”
PortCo View
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200+ years collective sustainability leadership experience
Implementation across dozens of companies
PE sector experience including ESG due diligence and value creation
Multi-sector experience including manufacturing, retail, technology and professional services
Leading ESG transformations at FTSE 100 and FTSE 350 companies
Our Experience & Expertise
Our Approach
We can deliver practical ESG solutions aligned with investment cycles through our fractional CSO services:
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ESG maturity check,
Stakeholder mapping
Quick-win identification
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Roadmap design
Regulatory compliance
Hands-on execution (Scope 3, supply chain mapping, SBTi, ...)
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Ongoing support
Impact measurement
Exit preparation
Typical Investment
£1000-£1200/day for regular engagements (e.g. 3 days/week) | Rates adjust for seniority and engagement intensity
Benefits:
Practitioner-led matching: We present 1-2 pre-vetted experts (no CV spam), saving weeks of screening time
Flexible scaling: Intensive support during critical phases, scaled-down oversight during BAU
Compare to: FT Head of Sustainability (inflexible, £80-120k + recruitment fees + benefits) | Big 4 rates (£2,500-4,000/day)
Connect With Us
Get in touch to find our more or for a free Discovery Session
dan@pulsecso.com
