Climate Pioneers
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
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
Google CSO Kate Brandt on adding ‘heart’ to climate communications
Plus, how she finds balance in a turbulent economic and geopolitical cycle and how public sector experience has shaped her strategy. Read More
Google’s Kate Brandt plays a central role in its AI strategy
The company's sustainability lead is dreaming up ways to use the technology to help companies, cities and individuals cut emissions by at least 1 gigaton a year by 2030. Read More
Why Walmart’s first CSO thinks sustainability leaders should ‘live with operations’
Resale entrepreneur Andy Ruben, who led the retailer’s strategy from 2004 to 2007, developed the company’s first environmental goals before heading its private-label business. Read More
What’s next for the exec who convinced H&M and Gap to rethink textile sourcing
Tricia Carey, who championed recycling at Renewcell, is building on that experience to sell farmers and brands on climate-resilient cotton at startup Avalo Read More
How Colgate-Palmolive’s CSO links sustainability to value creation
Ann Tracy, in her sixth year on the job, now reports into the growth and strategy organization of the consumer products giant. Read More
