Sustainability Leaders
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Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr.: Amplifying Climate Justice Through Culture and Community Empowerment
Snapshot Reverend Lennox Yearwood Jr. is a prominent minister, community activist, and U.S. Air Force veteran, recognized for his...
Michelle Wu: Transforming Boston Through Progressive Leadership and Sustainability
Snapshot Michelle Wu is the Mayor of Boston, recognized for her progressive policies and commitment to environmental sustainability. As the first woman and person of color...
Laurence Tubiana: Leading Global Climate Action and Shaping the Future of Sustainability
Snapshot Laurence Tubiana is a distinguished French economist, professor, and diplomat, renowned for her pivotal role in international climate policy. As France’s Climate Change Ambassador and...
Chuck Templeton: Pioneering Sustainable Innovation Through Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship
Snapshot Chuck Templeton is an American entrepreneur and investor renowned for founding OpenTable, a pioneering online restaurant reservation service. He is currently a Managing Partner at...
Kat Taylor: Championing Social and Environmental Justice through Innovative Banking
Snapshot Kat Taylor is an American social activist and businesswoman dedicated to social justice and environmental sustainability. She co-founded Beneficial State Bank, a community development financial...
Leah Stokes: Advancing Environmental Politics and Policy
Snapshot Leah C. Stokes is the Anton Vonk Associate Professor of Environmental Politics in the Department of Political Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara...
Simon Stiell: Championing Global Climate Action as UNFCCC Executive Secretary
Snapshot Simon Stiell is a Grenadian politician and environmentalist who has been serving as the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change...
Andrew Steer: Leading Global Environmental Philanthropy with the Bezos Earth Fund
Snapshot Sir Andrew Steer is a distinguished economist and environmentalist, currently serving as the President and CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund, a $10 billion philanthropic...
Dr. Rajiv J. Shah: Leading Global Philanthropy and Development Initiatives
Snapshot Dr. Rajiv J. Shah is a distinguished physician, economist, and executive, currently serving as the President of The Rockefeller Foundation. His career is marked by...
Christophe Schilling: Pioneering Sustainable Biomanufacturing with Geno
Snapshot Christophe Schilling is the co-founder and CEO of Geno (formerly Genomatica), a leader in sustainable materials. Under his leadership, Geno has pioneered the development of...
RJ Scaringe: Revolutionizing Electric Adventure Vehicles with Rivian
Snapshot Robert Joseph “RJ” Scaringe is the founder and CEO of Rivian, an American electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer known for its innovative electric trucks and SUVs....
Gaurav Sant: Innovating Carbon Management for a Sustainable Future
Snapshot Gaurav Sant is a distinguished engineer and sustainability advocate, serving as the Pritzker Professor of Sustainability at UCLA’s Samueli School of Engineering. As the director...
Michael S. Regan: Leading the EPA Toward Environmental Justice and Climate Action
Snapshot Michael S. Regan serves as the 16th Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), bringing a wealth of experience in environmental policy and a...
Mary Powell: Transforming Residential Solar Energy with Visionary Leadership
Snapshot Mary Powell is a distinguished leader in the renewable energy sector, recognized for her innovative approach to expanding access to clean energy solutions. As the...
Andrew Ponec: Innovating Thermal Energy Storage for a Sustainable Future
Snapshot Andrew Ponec is a pioneering entrepreneur in renewable energy, dedicated to decarbonizing industrial sectors through innovative energy storage solutions. As co-founder and CEO of Antora...
Nemonte Nenquimo: A Fierce Guardian of the Amazon
Snapshot Nemonte Nenquimo is an Indigenous leader of the Waorani people of the Ecuadorian Amazon and a globally recognized advocate for environmental conservation and Indigenous rights....
Mia Mottley: A Global Advocate for Climate Justice
Snapshot As the visionary Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley has emerged as a leading voice for small island nations in the fight against climate change....
Kathleen McLaughlin: Leading Sustainability and Philanthropy at Walmart
Snapshot Kathleen McLaughlin serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer at Walmart Inc., where she oversees initiatives aimed at creating economic opportunities, enhancing...
