We started Watershed on the conviction that businesses play a pivotal role in fighting climate change. In the last five years, we’ve expanded to serve hundreds of companies in every region and industry. We’ve seen how, armed with the right tools and the right data, they’re making a dent in global carbon emissions.
We’ve also witnessed the power of people—individuals, teams, and groups—to drive progress on sustainability within these organizations. Behind every corporate climate program is an ambitious, change-minded leader. We call these individuals changemakers, and they are driving us toward a more sustainable future for businesses and the planet.
Our mantra is change climate change—a rallying cry for boldness and optimism in the face of humanity’s greatest challenge. Today, we’re rolling out a new phase of this campaign, focused on the people who are leading this change.
The campaign features photography by the artist Terri Loewenthal, whose images reinterpret traditional landscape photography through what she describes as a “rich, sublime subjectivity…that is faithful to the lived complexity of human-and-land interactions.” We chose these images not just for their vibrant hues, but also for the way they challenge people to look at landscapes in a new way.
This visual philosophy echoes the creativity this year’s changemakers bring to their sustainability work, and how they constantly challenge themselves to address climate change in unique, innovative ways. Each of them has broken away from traditional norms and pushed boundaries to make real progress on sustainability.
Here are just a few of the leaders we’re proud to support.
Cameron Adams is the Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at Canva, where he works to implement Canva’s two-step plan: build one of the most valuable companies in the world, and do the most good they possibly can. Canva recently partnered with Watershed and their print partners to fund a community solar project in Illinois, avoiding 15,000 tons of CO2.
Mia Ketterling is the Global Sustainability Lead at Pinterest, where she is responsible for emissions measurement, reduction targets, and sustainability projects across the organization. Mia has successfully implemented emission reduction initiatives across engineering, workplace, and procurement functions.
Rob Whittier serves as the Director of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability at Visa. He leads initiatives that drive Visa's commitment to sustainable business practices, focusing on reducing environmental impact and enhancing community engagement. With over 15 years of experience in corporate sustainability and renewable energy, he has led three different organizations to achieve carbon neutrality and 100% renewable electricity.
Sophia Gluck is the ESG and Sustainability Lead at Okta, where she’s responsible for making progress toward Okta’s validated science-based targets, notably via engagement with the company’s supply chain. After starting her career in finance, she moved into a sustainability role to pursue her personal passion for environmental impact.
Louis Mark is the Senior Manager of Sustainable Operations & ESG at Autodesk. He plays a crucial role in advancing Autodesk's environmental, social, and governance objectives, ensuring sustainable operations across the board.
Rob Roy is AdventHealth's Chief Investment Officer and Head of Sustainability. He integrates sustainable investment strategies across AdventHealth's portfolio, aligning financial growth with environmental responsibility through innovative technologies like Renewable Power Purchase Agreements (RPPAs) and new models for energy efficiency.
Marisa Farabaugh holds dual roles as Chief Supply Chain Officer and Head of Sustainability at AdventHealth. She provides strategic direction toward new and sustainable supply chain efficiencies including aligning people, process and technology, optimizing sourcing, driving cost and control initiatives, and maintaining a culture of efficiency and effectiveness.
Aaron Chethalan leads BlackRock’s Global Corporate Sustainability team, driving strategy development, stakeholder engagement, and organizational accountability. He partners across functions to implement BlackRock's sustainability framework, policies, and disclosures, advancing the company's sustainability goals and commitments.
These leaders exemplify what it means to be a changemaker, and we are honored to work with and learn from them.
Join us in celebrating their achievements. To see changemakers in action, join one of our upcoming events.
