4 Pam Cheng

Title: Chief Sustainability Officer Company: AstraZeneca Industry: Healthcare & Life Sciences

Pam Cheng leads sustainability efforts at pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca, including the firm’ s‘ Ambition Zero Carbon’ strategy to cut emissions by 98 % by 2026. She champions the link between planetary and human health, pioneering green manufacturing and renewable energy.“ The health of the planet is inextricably linked to people’ s health,” she explains.“ That means tackling global issues outside our industry on a multi-stakeholder basis through institutions such as the UN. This is a major challenge but one we need to embrace.” She took up the role of CSO in 2023, adding to her existing position as Executive Vice President, Operations & Information Technology. In her work, she says that she focuses on making lasting connections with a range of people with diverse perspectives.

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