Episode 8 - Anna Krotova and Jennifer Geary

The CDR Procurement Guide

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In this episode of CDR Procurement Guide, Eli spoke with Co-Authors Jennifer Geary and Anna Krotova who recently authored the book “How to be a Chief Sustainability Officer”.

“How to be a Chief Sustainability Officer” is a hands-on and comprehensive book that condenses over 20 years of sustainability theory and collective management experience into a solid guide for sustainability leaders. It is also an important reference for Boards, Committees, and executives who want to embrace the sustainability transition and position their organisations for long-term, ethically driven success.

Anna Krotova is a sustainability leader who has spent her entire career and working life in sustainability. Over the last 15 years, she has held sustainability roles across various sectors, from non-profits and international development organisations to consulting and private sector companies.

Jennifer Geary is a COO with over 25 years of experience in Finance, Technology, Risk and Legal, across diverse industries from financial services to not-for-profit.

Some of the highlights from this episode:

• Jennifer's journey of writing books on C-suite roles and the challenges faced.
• Anna's motivation for collaborating on the CSO book and the regulatory pressures in sustainability.
• The importance of internal carbon pricing and accurate emissions inventory.
• Procurement strategies and due diligence for carbon removal technologies.
• Legal risks and the reality of greenwashing in sustainability efforts.
• The necessity of building a supportive community around CSOs for better decision-making and knowledge sharing.

-Relevant Links-

• Jennifer Geary’s website
• Jennifer Geary LinkedIn
• Anna Krotova website
• Anna Krotova LinkedIn
• Click to buy the “How to be a Chief Sustainability Officer” book