What’s your sustainability superpower? On Wednesday, April 21, 2021, Dr. Jean Rogers — a company advisor and the former CEO and founder of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board—posed this question to team members as part of FiscalNote’s ongoing fireside chat series. Chief Strategy Officer Gerald Yao moderated the virtual conversation.
It’s the little decisions, Rogers said, that can lead to lasting and momentous change when it comes to climate change and actionable sustainability efforts.
“Never underestimate what you can do as an individual … the world needs passionate and engaged people more than anything.”
Dr. Rogers offered her perspectives and advice across a range of topics pertaining to Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG)— a field in which she is an established thought leader. View more conversation highlights and reading recommendations below.
On climate action
The future of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG)
Challenges of being an early-stage founder
How individuals can contribute, commit to corporate climate action and responsibility
Reading recs from Dr. Rogers
- What we Know About Climate Change by Kerry Emanuel
- The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert
- Feck Perfuction: Dangerous Ideas on the Business of Life by James Victore
Next month’s fireside chat will celebrate FiscalNote’s observance of Asian/AAPI Heritage Month.
