
Michael Chen
Sustainability Project Manager, Okta
Michael Chen is a Workplace Sustainability Program Manager at Okta, where he leads global initiatives to decarbonize operations, advance renewable energy goals, and embed sustainability into real estate and procurement. He has previously managed corporate sustainability programs at Meta and Google (via JLL), with experience spanning emissions management, employee engagement, and sustainable building certifications. Named to the Trellis 30 Under 30 list, Michael is passionate about driving private-sector climate action and building accountability across value chains.
1:45 - 2:15 PM Panel Session
Sept. 24 Day 2
Empowering Employees as Sustainability Stakeholders
Learn from industry leaders about how organizations can harness the power of their workforce to drive meaningful sustainability initiatives. This session explores strategies for engaging employees at all levels, fostering a culture of environmental responsibility, and transforming staff into active champions for climate action in support of business KPIs.