John Elkington: podcast appearances and interviews

John Elkington, born on 23 June 1949, is an author, advisor, and serial entrepreneur recognized as an authority on corporate responsibility and sustainable development. He has authored and co-authored more than 20 books, including influential titles such as the Green Consumer Guide, Cannibals with Forks: The Triple Bottom Line of 21st Century Business, The Power of Unreasonable People, and The Breakthrough Challenge. Elkington is a founding partner, chairman, and chief pollinator at Volans, where he plays a pivotal role in promoting sustainable business practices. He is also the co-founder and honorary chairman of SustainAbility and serves as honorary chairman of Environmental Data Services. Additionally, he is a senior advisor to the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre and a member of the World Wildlife Fund Council of Ambassadors. Elkington holds visiting professorships at Cranfield University School of Management, Imperial College, and University College London. His contributions to the field include coining key terms such as environmental excellence, green growth, green consumer, the triple bottom line, and People, Planet & Profit. Throughout his career, he has been involved with over 20 boards and advisory committees, emphasizing his influence in shaping discussions around sustainable business and environmental responsibility.