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Tim Mohin is member of Boston Consulting Group's Climate & Sustainability and Social Impact practices. He works with clients around the world in a variety of industries on integrating sustainability issues into corporate strategy. Tim is a globally recognized sustainability/ESG executive with 40 years of experience in sustainability, spanning government, industry, and non-profits. His clients benefit from his ability to navigate ESG disclosure policies, ethical global supply chains, carbon accounting systems, decarbonization strategies, transition planning, and integrating ESG concepts into investment strategies.

Tim is the former CEO of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and was a senior sustainability leader with Intel, Apple, and AMD. He also led development of key environmental policies—including the Clean Air Act—working in the Environmental Protection Agency and the US Senate. Just prior to joining BCG, Tim was Chief Sustainability Officer of carbon accounting software startup Persefoni. He has extensive experience in pre-competitive collaboration on sustainability issues including as a Founder and Chairman of the Responsible Business Alliance.

The author of the book Changing Business from the Inside Out. He writes the weekly ESG and Climate News, Tim is a frequent speaker on sustainable business. He is often listed as a top sustainability influencer and is one of LinkedIn Top 15 Voices in the Green Economy. In addition to his work with the firm, Tim lectures on sustainable business at Duke, Harvard, Michigan, and other universities. He has testified before Congress several times and is a frequent keynote speaker, as well as an expert advisor on ESG matters to the UK Financial Conduct Authority and several large multinational corporations. Tim has served on numerous non-profit boards and advisory committees.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • Master’s Environmental Management, Duke University
  • BS, Environmental Biology, State University of New York, Cortland

Publications and Videos

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A Year of Sustainability Progress in the Private Markets

This year’s report shows that over the duration of private equity ownership, companies can significantly improve sustainability outcomes including renewable energy use, safety, diversity, and employee engagement.
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What You Need to Know About the SEC’s Proposed Climate Rule

Gearing up to report climate-related risks takes time. Companies will want to understand what may be required if the SEC’s climate regulation takes effect.
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Why Companies Must Address Human Rights in Their Supply Chains

New regulations will require business to play a larger role in protecting human rights. Here’s how companies can create the necessary transparency throughout their supply chains.
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Private Equity’s Pivotal Role in the Climate Battle

PE firms are making progress in pushing their portfolio companies to decarbonize, especially the larger players. But there’s room for improvement.