Thousands of major companies have committed to climate action and other sustainability initiatives. While the commitments are real, many organizations find it difficult to achieve the transformational change required to reach their ambitions.
Convened by ERM, the Council on Sustainability Transformation (the Council) is a group of highly experienced and well-respected leaders from corporations, governments, and academia focused on accelerating private sector action on critical sustainability challenges. The Council looks at obstacles to progress, marshalling the experience of its members and other experts to develop recommendations on how to overcome them and future-proof businesses.
The Council will issue a series of papers that explore topics relevant to accelerated corporate action on sustainability. The first focuses on how companies can ensure greater investor support for climate action. Future papers will explore topics revealed by further Council work and feedback received at Council convenings including sessions held at COP29 in Dubai in late 2023 and at Climate Week New York City September 2024.
The Council’s main target audiences are C-suite executives and board members of major global corporations plus important corporate stakeholders such as customers, employees, investors, policymakers, regulators, and civil society including NGOs.
The Council is an independent entity whose deliberations are supported by ERM, the world's largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability. The views and opinions expressed by the Council do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of ERM.
Who are the Council Members?
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Peter AgnefjällFormer CEO of IKEA Group, Current Chair of Ahold Delhaize
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Mark CutifaniFormer CEO of Anglo American
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Connie HedegaardFormer EU Commissioner for Climate Action
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Naoko IshiiFormer CEO and Chairperson, Global Environment Facility
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Hixonia NyasuluFormer Chair of Sasol, current board member of Anglo American
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Feike SijbesmaFormer CEO of Royal DSM, current Chair of Philips
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Johannes TeyssenFormer CEO of E.ON
Founding Member and Council Alumni
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Rachel KyteFormer Dean Emeritus of Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts, former CEO of UN's Sustainable Energy for All
Our Purpose
Cross-business discussions and awareness building are central to the Council's mission. The Council organizes and participates in global forums, workshops, and campaigns to inspire business leaders and other stakeholders on how to navigate the practical challenges of sustainability transformation.
Through these efforts, the Council raises awareness and empowers individuals and organizations to take actionable steps towards a more sustainable future.
The Council has attended and will be part of the following future events:
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