How Employees Can Advocate for Climate Policy in the Workplace

ClimateVoice’s panel during PNW Climate Week featuring several employee advocates who have successfully used their influence to advance climate policy progress within their organizations. This dynamic panel discussion provides real world examples and practical advice about how employees can speak up to raise the bar on corporate climate action.

We cover the need for ambitious climate policy at all levels of government and how companies wield enormous influence on this process through lobbying, trade association memberships, and public advocacy. Employees have a critical role to play in ensuring their company’s climate policy positions align with their sustainability commitments.

​Panelists:

• ​Nivi Achanta, Founder & CEO, Soapbox Project
• ​Holly Alpine, Former Head of Microsoft Datacenter Community Environmental Sustainability + Co-founder of Microsoft’s Sustainability Connected Community
• ​Van Riker, Senior Ecommerce Marketing Manager at Microsoft
• ​Drew Wilkinson, Founder and Consultant at Climate Leadership Collective + Co-founder of Microsoft’s Sustainability Connected Community
• Moderated by ​Sarah Keller, Communications Director at ClimateVoice