White Paper
The Rise and Role of the Chief Integrity Officer: Leadership Imperatives in an ESG-Driven World
The World Economic Forum’s white paper on The Rise and Role of the Chief Integrity Officer highlights the growing need for organizations to embed integrity at the core of leadership. As businesses face increasing scrutiny from stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and society, a Chief Integrity Officer (CIO) can guide ethical decision-making, strengthen trust, and align operations with long-term values. The report emphasizes that integrity leadership is not just compliance but a strategic asset that fosters resilience, transparency, and sustainable growth. It calls on leaders to integrate integrity into governance, culture, and business models to meet rising expectations in a complex global landscape.