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Melanie Nakagawa

Chief Sustainability Officer

Microsoft

Software Development $ 227bn 221,000

Dedicating the last 20 years to energy , sustainability , and ESG , Melanie Nakagawa has a diverse background working in both the public sector and politics .

As Corporate Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer of Microsoft , Nakagawa was appointed to lead the companywide environmental sustainability work , accelerating the momentum for Microsoft ’ s carbon-negative initiative by 2030 and removing historical carbon emissions by 2050 .

Her expertise lies in climate strategy , energy security , sustainable development , energy policy , and low carbon economy .

“ The private sector has unique resources that can support trailblazing initiatives to combat climate change and lead the world out of the climate crisis ”

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