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The Sustainability Media Lounge is part of the ESG News Live event series. As an independent media organization, we’re dedicated to delivering unbiased, in-depth coverage of sustainability leaders, events, and changemakers – and the environmental, social, and governance issues that are shaping our world.
Our events leverage the power of forum partners at global forums with ESG News’s publishing network to reach direct industry influencers across sustainability, finance, and public-private industries.
About ESG News Live
At ESG News, we believe in the power of information to drive positive change. As an independent media organization, we’re dedicated to delivering unbiased, in-depth coverage of the environmental, social, and governance issues that are shaping our world.
Our mission is to provide a platform for sustainability leaders, innovators, and changemakers. We go beyond the headlines to explore the stories and strategies that are building a more sustainable and resilient future.
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Past Speakers
Mohamed El-Erian
Former CEO & Chief Investment Officer PIMCO
Mohamed El-Erian
Former CEO & Chief Investment Officer PIMCO
Mohamed Aly El-Erian is an Egyptian-American economist and businessman. He is President of Queens' College, Cambridge, and chief economic adviser at Allianz, the corporate parent of PIMCO where he was CEO and co-chief investment officer (2007–14). He was chair of President Obama's Global Development Council (2012–17),[1] and is a columnist for Bloomberg View, and a contributing editor to the Financial Times. El-Erian was a candidate in the 2025 University of Cambridge Chancellor election
Kristen Siemen
Moderator: Fomer Chief Sustainability Officer, GM
Kristen Siemen
Moderator: Fomer Chief Sustainability Officer, GM
About Kristen: Former Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer at General Motors, Kristen spearheaded GM’s global sustainability and facility initiatives, guiding the company toward a zero-emissions future with a goal of carbon neutrality by 2040. Kristen prioritized efficiency improvements and value growth while integrating sustainability across all business operations. Kristen leadership led to significant strides in energy and water efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable materials. Under my direction, GM achieved its goal of being powered by 100% renewable energy in the U.S. by 2025 and globally by 2035, and earned numerous recognitions for our sustainability practices. Additionally, Kristen's oversaw global facilities and construction projects, including the transition to EV and battery cell manufacturing plants, and managed GM’s global facilities capital and operations budget.
Dan Thomas
Chief Communication Officer, UN Global Compact
Dan Thomas
Chief Communication Officer, UN Global Compact
Chief of Communications, Dan Thomas leads corporate communications, media relations and strategic events During his time at the UN Global Compact, Mr. Thomas has led the creation of a new communications strategy designed to engage a broader coalition of partners in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Prior to joining the UN Global Compact, Mr. Thomas led communication and external relations for the Presidents of the 70th and 71st Sessions of the United Nations General Assembly. Previously, Mr. Thomas has headed communications, mobilization and outreach for the UN Secretary-General’s Climate Change Support Team within the Executive Office of the Secretary-General. In 2014, he led communications for the UN Secretary General’s Climate Action Summit.
Amy Springsteel
Former Chief Sustainability Officer, Bloomberg
Amy Springsteel
Former Chief Sustainability Officer, Bloomberg
Senior chief executive named to The Top 15 Influencers in Sustainability Roles and honored as one of The Responsible 100, New York's top outstanding thought leaders, visionaries and influencers who are setting new standards of excellence in sustainability. Deep Fortune 500 experience in 1) corporate sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) enterprise-wide integration, through ID of ESG risks and opportunities that add business value, 2) ESG mandatory and voluntary disclosure through development of regulatory compliance programs and internal systems to manage third-party corporate ratings and rankings, and 3) ESG, sustainability and CSR reporting through storytelling, enterprise-wide collation of data and information (via software platforms), content development and synchronization of all reporting channels.
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