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About Joel:
As a Professor of Sustainability in the Department of Environmental Studies at the University of Colorado, I combine expertise in sustainability, human-centered strategy, behavioral science, and business innovation to help organizations navigate the complexities of a rapidly evolving world. My career spans two decades of global experience as a sustainable business strategist, scientist, entrepreneur, author, consultant, and educator, focusing on integrating sustainability into corporate strategies to drive growth, innovation, and meaningful impact. |
My research and practice interests include private sector engagement in sustainability, ESG, climate action, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). I specialize in net zero and low-carbon strategies, bioeconomy implementation, sustainable supply chains, and nature-based solutions that deliver benefits for climate, biodiversity, and human well-being. I am deeply invested in preparing the workforce of the future, equipping leaders and teams with the skills and perspectives needed to advance sustainability and innovation within their organizations.
As a National Geographic Explorer, advisor, and board member to startups, Fortune 500 companies, local, state, and federal governments, higher ed, and nonprofits, I leverage sustainability to unlock opportunities for growth, innovation, and impact. By aligning sustainability with brand strategy, I help organizations create distinction and competitive advantage in their industries. My work emphasizes building capacity, fostering inclusive stakeholder engagement, and developing strategies that position sustainability as a key driver of value creation.
Through my role as an educator, I teach over 20,000 students and professionals annually, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to drive sustainability and innovation across diverse industries. My teaching and collaborations with corporate leaders are grounded in a human-centered approach, blending scientific expertise with practical application to address real-world challenges.
Whether working with businesses, governments, or non-profits, I focus on embedding sustainability into organizational culture and strategy, enabling long-term resilience and impact. By bridging workforce development and corporate sustainability, I aim to create solutions that drive meaningful change while positioning organizations for success in an increasingly sustainability-driven economy.
Contact:
[email protected]
As a National Geographic Explorer, advisor, and board member to startups, Fortune 500 companies, local, state, and federal governments, higher ed, and nonprofits, I leverage sustainability to unlock opportunities for growth, innovation, and impact. By aligning sustainability with brand strategy, I help organizations create distinction and competitive advantage in their industries. My work emphasizes building capacity, fostering inclusive stakeholder engagement, and developing strategies that position sustainability as a key driver of value creation.
Through my role as an educator, I teach over 20,000 students and professionals annually, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to drive sustainability and innovation across diverse industries. My teaching and collaborations with corporate leaders are grounded in a human-centered approach, blending scientific expertise with practical application to address real-world challenges.
Whether working with businesses, governments, or non-profits, I focus on embedding sustainability into organizational culture and strategy, enabling long-term resilience and impact. By bridging workforce development and corporate sustainability, I aim to create solutions that drive meaningful change while positioning organizations for success in an increasingly sustainability-driven economy.
Contact:
[email protected]
