1. Tim Cook (Apple): Under Cook’s leadership, Apple has committed to being 100% renewable in its corporate operations and has expanded its recycling programs to support a closed-loop supply chain.
2. Paul Polman (Former CEO of Unilever): Polman was instrumental in transforming Unilever’s sustainability efforts, setting ambitious goals such as sourcing 100% of agricultural raw materials sustainably and promoting sustainable living through their products.
3. Jesper Brodin (IKEA): Brodin has led IKEA’s efforts in becoming a circular business, focusing on sustainable sourcing, zero waste to landfill, and promoting circularity in their product range.
4. Evan G. Greenberg (Chubb Limited): Greenberg has been a driving force behind Chubb’s commitment to environmental responsibility, establishing goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, support renewable energy, and expand sustainable insurance products.
5. Lisa Jackson (Apple): As Apple’s Vice President of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives, Jackson has spearheaded the company’s environmental efforts, including transitioning towards a circular economy and reducing carbon footprint.
6. Emmanuel Faber (Danone): Faber has pushed Danone to become the first multinational corporation to become a certified B Corp and has implemented initiatives to promote regenerative agriculture and a circular approach to packaging.
7. Andrew Liveris (Former Chairman and CEO of Dow Chemical): Liveris championed Dow Chemical’s sustainability agenda, emphasizing resource efficiency, circularity, and partnerships for sustainable solutions across the chemical industry.
8. Jeff Bezos (Amazon): Bezos has committed Amazon to become net-zero carbon by 2040 and has launched the Climate Pledge, calling on other companies to join the fight against climate change.
9. Jean-Paul Agon (L’Oréal): As CEO of L’Oréal, Agon has prioritized sustainability, setting ambitious goals for renewable energy, water stewardship, and sustainable packaging, aiming to ensure an eco-responsible behavior across their entire value chain.
10. Marc Benioff (Salesforce): Benioff has positioned Salesforce as a leader in sustainability, prioritizing renewable energy, carbon neutrality, and social responsibility, while also encouraging other businesses to adopt sustainable practices through platforms like the Sustainable Development Goals Index.