The Sustainability Communicator with Mike Hower

Aman Singh has a thing or two to say about influencing without authority

Most sustainability communicators don't have the title, the budget, or the C-suite access to force anyone to do anything. So how do they get things done? That's the quest

The rule of law and the cost of corporate silence — with Alison Taylor

As the rule of law in the United States comes under strain, many companies have chosen silence. In this episode, Mike Hower sits down with business ethicist and Higher Gr

How Chief Sustainability Officers advance sustainability storytelling

In this episode, Mike sits down with Erik Hansen, Chief Sustainability Officer at Workday, to explore how CSOs have evolved into the lead communicators for corporate sust

How HP engages employees on sustainability

In this episode of The Sustainability Communicator, Mike sits down with Alexandra Talleur, an internal communications lead at HP who specializes in sustainability engagem

The peaks and valleys of sustainability communication

In this episode, host Mike Hower sits down with Dan Strechay, a seasoned sustainability communications professional who has worked across private companies, public organi

Sustainability storytellers weigh in from GreenBiz 25

At a time when corporate sustainability faces unprecedented headwinds, last week's GreenBiz25 conference proved that sustainability leaders aren't backing down – they're

Surviving sustainability reporting season

As corporate sustainability teams shift to focus on regulatory and compliance, more sustainability professionals are spending a lot of time creating sustainability report

Reclaiming the lost corporate sustainability narrative

In this timely Thinking Out Loud episode, host Mike Hower examines the evolving landscape of corporate sustainability as we enter 2025, offering a candid assessment of th

So you want to be a sustainability communicator?

The profession of being a sustainability communicator is relatively new – and seems to be evolving with each passing day. Success in this emerging field requires understa

What a second Trump term means for corporate sustainability

The results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election came as a shock to many in the world of corporate sustainability and beyond. In one night, it seemed like years of prog

Finding a voice for corporate climate policy action

As global temperatures continue to rise and we see the negative effects of a warming world, it’s becoming clear that businesses can’t address the climate crisis through v

A new 'KIND' of sustainability communication strategy

While food isn’t always the flashiest sustainability topic, with agriculture being a significant driver of the climate crisis, strong sustainability communication is need

The sustainability communication woes of CSOs, with Ellen Weinreb

The role of the CSO has changed significantly over the years, from a backroom marketing function to being key figures in their company’s business operation and growth. Ro

Avoiding the legal landmines of greenwashing

Greenwashing law is still in its nascency, but recent regulations in Europe and case law in the U.S. is beginning to shape its future. In Europe, companies must prove tha

How Microsoft maintains an ‘ESG mindset’ in the era of AI

Now that we’re halfway through 2024, it’s safe to say that ESG has been having a “complicated” year. With the anti-ESG backlash having been largely successful scaring man

What Gen Z wants brands to know about communicating sustainability

Companies have always been trying to engage young people on sustainability. But for some reason, this is getting harder. While Millennials were among the first to more he

How Neiman Marcus makes sustainability fashionable

The fashion industry faces its own unique set of ESG and sustainability challenges. Understanding how to communicate complex sustainability challenges to diverse consumer

What to call this thing we do, with Moody’s Raheem Cash

The words used to describe sustainability work have morphed and changed over the years — from corporate philanthropy to CSR, to sustainability and ESG. This constant chan

What ESG investors want, according to GreenBiz's Grant Harrison

Over the past few years, the surge in energy in corporate sustainability has been fueled by renewed investor interest in environmental, social and governance (ESG). Spark

Sustainability storytelling in the new era of ESG regulations, with Tim Mohin

With several new rules and regulations around ESG communication, sustainability storytellers must adapt. In this episode, Mike speaks with global ESG leader Tim Mohin of