Marilyn Johnson, Mhsc, Sep, Cisr Email & Phone Number

Scottsdale, Az, Us

Working with both business and non-profit organizations to advance understanding of sustainability, DEI, and wellbeing; and to build resilient business strategies.2024 highlights:- 2024 Global Top 50 Women in Sustainability - Blue Zones Ambassador- Global Mentorship Initiative (GMI) Leadership Council & Mentor- Presenter: A Conversation on How the Climate and Our Wellbeing Are Linked, Webinar - Guest Speaker: University of Oregon, Net Impact Chapter – Conversations in Sustainability, Seattle, WA- Panelist: Wellbeing at Work Summit USA, Palo Alto, California

Basel, Basel-Stadt, Ch

As a member of the Executive team, implemented and accelerated global corporate sustainability strategy, processes, and reporting across all aspects of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) dimensions at a private equity, Swiss-based chemicals company with 3600 people across 24 manufacturing facilities and 14 R&D operations.- Developed, launched, and led sustainability strategy from the ground up, meeting the ESG goals for GHG emissions and waste reduction, tied to debt-financing.- Led global communications team responsible for core internal and external communications functions.- Within one year of hire, submitted and established validated science-based targets, committed to GHG emissions reduction goals in Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2030 and to Net Zero by 2050.Improved Ecovadis score by 50 percentile points (from the 12th to 62nd percentile) from 2022 to 2023, earning a score of 55 and Bronze Medal status through focused efforts of improvement across all categories; and, earning carbon leader designation with a score of 70.- Led the creation and publishing of inaugural annual sustainability report within first year, aligning with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Sustainable Accounting Standards Board (SASB) frameworks.- Responded to over 200 ESG customer and investor ESG assessments, supporting engagements annually valued at approximately $1B USD in revenue.- Managed Board Sustainability Steering Committee, driving strategy, setting goals and tracking progress against key priorities and outcomes.Integral role in spearheading the inaugural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy and the launch of four global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).- Launched and led implementation of methodology for product teams to conduct portfolio sustainability assessments of both new innovations and representing over 30% of revenue.

Basel, Basel-Stadt, Ch

• Launched and advanced Global Sustainability at Arxada, part of the Quality and Sustainability Leadership Team in a specialty chemicals company.• Developed strategies to drive sustainability initiatives and reduce environmental impact.• Implemented programs to promote sustainable practices and enhance corporate social responsibility efforts.

London, Gb

Developed and implemented a global corporate sustainability strategy aligned with the United Nation 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), during rapid company employee growth of over 200%.-Launched and published annual sustainability reports in accordance with SDGs, GRI, and SASB. Recognized as an influencer and change maker. Reported to Chief of Staff.- Championed Sustainability Steering Committee representing all global functions at executive level, focusing on aligned goals and strategies across the company.- Achieved a 51 score in inaugural S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, rising to 76th percentile within one year.- Transformed the company from no dedicated sustainability focus in 2020 to the 93rd percentile on CSRHub in 2022.- Responded to 50+ ESG assessments, supporting engagements valued at $300M+ in revenues.- Activated many initiatives, including becoming a signatory to UN Global Compact (UNGC), UN Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEP), and CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion.- Transformed Diversity and Inclusion efforts, launching and leading both the Diversity Steering Committee, and Global Engagement council, representing over 80 global and local employee resource groups, with six focus areas: Women, Pride and Allies, Racial Equity, Veterans, Volunteering, and the Environment.- Executive Sponsor of Clarivate Volunteer Network, promoting volunteerism with over 14K hours served annually.

Executive team member for a start-up, technology company harnessing online reviews and content for client insights and action on UN SDGs. Restructured and refined operational processes during foundational pivot in business approach and direction.- Led product innovation and go-to-market approach for a new offering: the Sustainable Development Goal pulse report designed to connect company purpose and impact with consumers using algorithms and Artificial Intelligence.- Revamped and updated communications, web offerings, and social media strategy, increasing return visitors, web views, and growth, with a 25% increase in client activity on the site.

Streamlining processes and developing innovative approaches to advancing and accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Leveraging Brand VO2 capabilities to provide companies with deeper understanding in aligning their brand values and reputation with their commitment and progress in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.

Innovating new ways to help companies derive brand reputation and business insight from on-line conversations, algorithmic evaluation, and synthesis of trend analysis and predictive analytics. Social media brings with it a treasure trove of both information and insights that Companies need to pay attention to. The key, however, is to logically and efficiently make sense of it all in a timely fashion, and in a manner that enables action.

London, United Kingdom, Gb

Owned direct responsibility for leading a global virtual team, launching and leading all aspects of ESG strategy and developing and instituting all aspects of global sustainability initiatives through more than 70 acquisitions and an international merger, while growing to over 12K colleagues. Reported to the Chief Administrative Officer.- Launched, led, and coordinated global collaborative effort to continuously improve across all aspects of Environment, Social, and Economic dimensions, submitting robust Robeco Sustainable Asset Management assessments, listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for 5 consecutive years.- Established and nurtured a ‘culture of sustainability’ around company structure, language, strategy, and tactics, proving instrumental in receiving executive and board-level support to advance operational sustainability, community impact, and customer engagement, recognized as best in class globally.- Collaborated with leadership in defining and instituting performance goals, consistently exceeding goals and objectives, and earning recognition on numerous ESG Indices, ratings, and rankings lists, and assessments (DJSI, MSCI, FTSE4Good, Ecovadis, Newsweek, CR Magazine, and more) - Compiled and led development and publication of the inaugural, and subsequent annual Corporate Sustainability Report aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework and relevant sustainability communications.

London, United Kingdom, Gb

Develop, implement and advance corporate strategy and execution of sustainable business practices and a culture of sustainability across IHS, throughout 130+ offices in 30+ countries.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Environment, Health and Safety Regulatory Affairs Management, Chemical Management, Industrial Hygiene, Environment and Safety Audits

Seattle, Wa, Us

Industrial Hygiene Projects and Risk Assessments

Internet Start Up Company - Commercial Online Seafood Trading.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Deployment of technology across 300 locations, development of chemical management program, processes and metrics. Management of MSDS, authoring of MSDS, health, safety and environmental auditing.

Seattle, Wa, Us

500 person pulp mill, site Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator.

Master Of Health Science, Mhsc., Environmental And Occupational Health

Bachelor Of Arts, Ba, Biology

Bachelor Of Physical And Health Education, B.P.H.E.

Certificate: Beyond The Sustainable Development Goals

Certificate: Sustainability Leadership

Certificate: Executive Leadership