Which 10 CEOs or business leaders are driving innovation in sustainability and climate change mitigation?

1. Elon Musk (CEO of Tesla and SpaceX)
– Musk has been instrumental in driving innovation in sustainable transportation with the electric vehicle company, Tesla. He also aims to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels through SpaceX’s projects focused on developing reusable rockets.

2. Bill Gates (Co-founder of Microsoft)
– Although not a CEO of a company directly related to sustainability, Gates has been actively investing in clean energy and technology innovations through his fund, Breakthrough Energy Ventures. He aims to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future by supporting companies working on climate change mitigation.

3. Tim Cook (CEO of Apple)
– Cook has led Apple’s commitment to renewable energy and reducing its carbon footprint. Under his leadership, the company has made strides in utilizing sustainable materials, investing in renewable energy projects, and working towards carbon neutrality in their supply chain.

4. Jeff Bezos (CEO of Amazon)
– Bezos is actively working towards making Amazon a carbon-neutral company by 2040. He has pledged billions of dollars to fund climate change-related initiatives through the Bezos Earth Fund, which aims to support scientists, activists, and organizations driving innovations in sustainability.

5. Jensen Huang (CEO of NVIDIA)
– Huang’s leadership has led NVIDIA, a prominent semiconductor company, to prioritize sustainability initiatives. NVIDIA aims to achieve energy efficiency in its products and data centers, while also fostering innovation in areas like AI and renewable energy technologies.

6. Feike Sijbesma (Former CEO of Royal DSM)
– Sijbesma has been a key advocate for sustainable business practices and climate action. Under his leadership, DSM transformed from a chemicals company to a purpose-driven, sustainable solutions provider, aligning their business with climate and sustainability goals.

7. Bernard Looney (CEO of BP)
– Looney is leading BP’s ambitious transition from a traditional oil and gas company to an integrated energy company, with a strong focus on low-carbon investments and technologies. He aims to make BP a net-zero emissions company by 2050.

8. Lisa Jackson (Vice President of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives at Apple)
– Jackson leads Apple’s environmental initiatives, overseeing efforts to minimize the company’s environmental impact. She plays a significant role in driving innovation and sustainability within the company, focusing on renewable energy, recycling, and responsible manufacturing.

9. Andrew Wilson (CEO of Electronic Arts)
– Wilson has been instrumental in embedding sustainability within Electronic Arts (EA), a prominent video game company. Under his leadership, EA has committed to becoming carbon-neutral, using renewable energy sources, and investing in sustainable initiatives and projects.

10. Herbert Diess (CEO of Volkswagen Group)
– Diess has been driving sustainability and climate change mitigation efforts within Volkswagen. He has been instrumental in Volkswagen’s shift toward electric vehicles, aiming to make the company carbon-neutral by 2050.