Climate Pioneers
How Alaska Air’s sustainability lead became Hawaiian Airlines’ CEO
Diana Birkett Rakow’s experience leading the parent company's ESG and public affairs efforts map closely to the subsidiary's focus on local sourcing and operational efficiency. Read More
From Patagonia to Colgate-Palmolive, what climate pioneers have in common
How high-profile sustainability leaders turn their strategies into new revenue opportunities and catalysts for business value. Read More
How climate goals create business value at Atlassian, Workday and Cox
Executives from these companies — along with leaders at Apollo Global Management, Digital Realty, HSBC, LA28, Mars and Visa — reflect on how sustainability drives new revenue, attracts talent and closes deals. Read More
Advice from 7 leaders on thriving during sustainability’s ‘reckoning point’
How execs from Apollo Global Management, Bristol Myers Squibb, HSBC, LA28, Mars, Visa and Workday ensure that climate strategy remains relevant at their organizations. Read More
Why Patagonia picked a materials scientist to lead sustainability
Matt Dwyer, vice president of global product footprint, previously led materials innovation and development. Read More
Career advice from the farmer’s son leading sustainability at KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell
Yum!’s sustainability chief Jon Hixson meets with the board every quarter, which helps keep his strategy front of mind. Read More
Atlassian’s formula for balancing AI and climate ambition
Jessica Hyman, the enterprise software company’s chief sustainability officer, plans to double down on supplier engagement. Read More
For PepsiCo’s sustainability chief, it helps to think like a CEO
Jim Andrew's experience managing corporate budgets is a big reason he was tapped for the role in August 2020. Read More
Inside PepsiCo’s sustainability strategy pivot
Jim Andrew, the $92 billion food and beverage company’s chief sustainability officer, reflects on the decision to extend its net-zero commitment by 10 years. Read More
4 solar power breakthroughs in 2025, from a legendary climate activist
Bill McKibben, founder of activist groups 350.org and Third Act, offers a hopeful account of solar energy’s life-changing economic potential in his new book, “Here Comes the Sun.” Read More
