Council on Sustainability Transformation
Explore actionable insights to drive sustainability transformation in business
Convened by ERM, the Council on Sustainability Transformation (the Council) brings together respected leaders from business, government, and academia to accelerate private-sector action on critical sustainability challenges. By identifying obstacles to progress and leveraging the expertise of its members and other experts, the Council develops practical recommendations to help companies overcome barriers and future-proof their operations.
Central to its mission are cross-business dialogues and awareness-building initiatives. The Council engages through global forums, workshops, and campaigns to inspire business leaders and stakeholders to navigate the complexities of sustainability transformation. These efforts inform a series of papers aimed at C-suite executives, board members, and key stakeholders—including customers, employees, investors, policymakers, regulators, and civil society—providing insights and actionable guidance for driving meaningful change.
Practical perspectives from leading executives to help you navigate today’s sustainability challenges.
As climate and nature risks accelerate, short-term thinking is not enough.
Who are the Council Members?
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Peter AgnefjällFormer CEO of IKEA Group, former 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 CEO of UN's Sustainable Energy for All, current UK Special Representative for Climate
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.