Deborah McNamara

Executive Director
ClimateVoice

Deborah McNamara is executive director of ClimateVoice. She brings a lifelong commitment to sustainability activism and advocacy, having worked for social change, environmental, and climate justice-focused nonprofits for over 20 years. Her most recent work includes leading climate-focused campaigns targeting fossil fuel finance, promoting climate solutions and enacting strong local climate policy. She also brings 12-plus years of experience implementing cross-sector sustainability education and engagement programs, including in the corporate sustainability and employee engagement sphere. She studied environmental policy and philosophy at Boston University and received a master’s degree in environmental leadership from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado.

Food & Agriculture

Employee retirement plans are the next frontier for corporate decarbonization 

For sustainability leaders searching for the next frontier of corporate decarbonization, addressing employee demands for carbon-free investments is a fiduciary responsibility.  Read More

By Deborah McNamara
Policy

Despite federal rollbacks, states push forward on climate policies

Businesses can use their influence to advocate for state climate change. Read More

By Deborah McNamara
Leadership Policy

How companies, employees can push for climate policy progress 

Employees play a vital role in ensuring their company’s climate policy positions and actions align with their sustainability commitments. Read More

By Deborah McNamara
Plant growth in soil in 4 stages, evolution from seed to sapling.
Policy Strategy

Why climate disclosure policy is critical to corporate sustainability

There are 3 primary reasons why disclosure rules can help accelerate climate policy progress. Read More

By Deborah McNamara
Policy

As states shift to clean energy, here’s how corporations can support that agenda

Tips to help businesses engage and advocate for strong climate policy. Read More

By Deborah McNamara