From leading the international discussion on Corporate Water Stewardship to discussing the impact of sustainability on brand reputation in the C-suite—and everything in between—Joe Rozza has dedicated more than a quarter of a century to making powerful connections between strategy and sustainability. Equal parts industry innovator, thought-leader and man-in-the-trenches, he leads Ryan as Chief Sustainability Officer to deliver transformational sustainability performance at every project touchpoint to mitigate risks, drive productivity and create shared social/ environmental value for our clients.
Ryan Cos.' Joe Rozza offers tips for companies embarking on their decarbonization journeys.
Joe Rozza, Ryan Companies
Architecture 2030 states that the built environment generates 40 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions annually. Building operations, which includes lighting, heating, and cooling, are respons…
"Under these mounting pressures, businesses are increasingly making adjustments to their operations and increasing their environmental commitments. For many organizations, their first climate commitment will be to achieve net zero carbon emissions—going from zero commitments to a net zero commitment— from “zero to zero.” Based on Net Zero Tracker’s database, net zero commitments within the Forbes 2000 increased 75 percent between 2020 and 2022. Amazon and Global Optimism’s Climate Pledge, which requires signatories to commit to net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, has already been signed by over 450 companies spanning 55 industries."
"With climate change becoming a more material risk, many companies are accelerating steps to reduce their environmental impact and improve the resilience of value chains to endure extreme weather, chronic water stress and other risks. While recognizing the importance of taking climate action for the sake of our environment, companies are also realizing that investors, clients, employees, consumers and other key stakeholders are less likely to engage in business without a visible commitment to sustainability."