Emma Stewart is an expert in corporate sustainability and presently presides as the Netflix Sustainability Officer, which involves the decarbonisation of the company in line with climate targets and the dissemination of content on climate and environmental change to engage millions of Netflix subscribers on these pressing issues. Emma is also known as the architect behind the original science-based target, which now has over 1000 companies signed up to it. Having established herself as a foremost expert in sustainability, Emma is now a highly sought-after speaker who eloquently speaks about net zero, climate change, environmental change, and climate policy.
After graduating from the University of Oxford with a BA in Human Sciences, Emma earned a PhD in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management from Stanford University. She joined INFORM as a Research Analyst in 1998 before landing the role of Associate at Synergy Global Consulting, where she consulted on sustainable development alternatives in developing world contexts. In 2002, Emma became a Teaching Fellow at Stanford University, playing a pivotal role in the creation of a new Social Entrepreneurship course. Following that, she joined BSR as a Director of Environmental R&D, where she provided Fortune1000 member companies with cutting-edge research and consulting in environmental and social best practices.
In 2010, Emma joined The Aspen Institute as a First Mover Fellow, showcasing herself as an outstanding institutional intrapreneur and receiving recognition as a top innovator. Having established a reputation as a leading expert in sustainability, Emma was invited to join the University of Stanford as a Lecturer, where she created and taught a new course on Intrapreneurship for Sustainability. During the same period, as a Professional Faculty at the prestigious Haas School of Business, Emma taught the same course to MBA and PhD students. Her distinguished work in sustainability has been featured in leading publications, including The Economist, Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, and Quartz, among others.
Moreover, Emma has been the recipient of many honours and awards, such as being declared Badass Woman in Sustainability by GreenBiz, one of the most powerful women under 45 by FORTUNE Magazine and named sustainability insurgent by MIT Sloan Management Review. She was also listed as one of the Top 10 Women in Sustainability by American Builders. Emma’s illustrious career in sustainability demonstrates her profound knowledge of the subject and has seen her become a highly demanded speaker for topics such as environmental strategy, climate change, net zero and climate policy. The perfect speaker for guidance on corporate sustainability, book Emma Stewart now!
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Emma Stewart's official speaking topics include:
- Sustainability Strategy
- Climate Control
- Environmental Strategy
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Emma is not only an expert on corporate environmental strategy, she is also an extraordinary colleague with whom to work. She possesses the drive and passion necessary to make a difference in altering the course of climate change. Her expertise is already informing action on the part of some of the world’s leading companies. - Chad, Head of Philanthropy Management, Morgan Stanley
Emma is a fantastic colleague, practical and business-focused. In addition to her top-notch research skills she is able to understand and translate her academic ideas and hypotheses into applicable, actionable ideas for companies to implement. She is always reliable and on-time with quick turnaround, high quality information – usually ahead of the curve as well. - Kara, Vice President, Worldwide Sustainability
Emma’s sharp mind and deep expertise is matched with pleasantness and humour — making her an all-too-rare colleague who brings incredible breadth to any engagement. From internal strategy meetings to working with external partners and clients, Emma truly elevates the conversation… in effect raising the game for all involved. I can’t recommend working with Emma enough — you’ll be better for it, as will your organization and your clients. - JP, Director of International Corporate Relations, The World Resources Institute
I have had the pleasure of working with Emma during her entire career at Autodesk. She is one of the best strategic thinkers I know, combining her deep technical knowledge, political acumen and pure passion for sustainability in ways that put theory into direct practice and action. She builds strong and capable teams that she guides with great clarity. All in all one of the most capable people I have had the pleasure to work with during my career. - Phil, Associate Dean and Professor at Yale University
- 2020 - Netflix Sustainability Officer, Netflix
- 2020 - Head of High Tech & Advisor to Netflix, ENGIE Impact
- 2018 - Director of Urban Efficiency and Climate, World Resources Institute
- 2014 - Lecturer, Stanford Graduate School of Business
- 2013 - Professional Faculty, Haas School of Business
- 2010 - First Mover Fellow, The Aspen Institute
- 2009 - Head of Sustainability Solutions, Autodesk
- 2005 - Director of Environmental R&D, BSR
- 2004 - Senior Consultant, Environmental Defense Fund
- 2002 - Teaching Fellow, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University
- 1999 - Associate, Synergy Global Consulting
- 1998 - Research Analyst, INFORM
