Climate Pioneers
Why Meta is betting on long-duration energy storage and ‘space solar’
Blair Swedeen, global head of net zero and sustainability, says the social media company is prioritizing ways to build on past renewable energy investments. Read More
TerraCycle’s CEO wants waste other recyclers can’t handle
The company Tom Szaky co-founded 25 years ago as an undergraduate is raising $75 million to acquire companies that recycle difficult-to-handle or regulated materials. Read More
The computer scientist demystifying AI and sustainability
Sasha Luccioni, former climate lead for open source AI company Hugging Face and co-founder of Sustainable AI Group, was among the first to quantify AI’s environmental impacts. Read More
Why P&G’s sustainability chief leads a monthly Q&A
Long-time CSO Virginie Helias rewards the central team for their ability to identify, codify and share best practices. Read More
Why JPMorgan’s head of sustainability obsesses over energy policy
Former Obama Administration official Heather Zichal helps the bank interpret how fast-moving developments affect clients’ climate strategies. Read More
Meet the drilling entrepreneur unlocking geothermal power for Google
Fervo Energy co-founder and CEO Tim Latimer was inspired by skills learned in the oil and gas business. Read More
Why Suntory’s sustainability leader also heads risk management
Kim Marotta uses internally developed artificial intelligence tools to gather information, which she shares monthly across the spirits company. Read More
The nonprofit exec who makes corporate philanthropy credible
Kate Williams is the longtime CEO of 1% for the Planet, which verifies donations for 5,000 businesses, including Patagonia, Tumi and New Belgium Brewing. Read More
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
