Climate Political CEOs – We Need More of Them and

In this article, Mette Morsing argues for a new breed of “climate-political CEOs” who embrace public, visible, and systemic engagement with climate change beyond traditional CSR efforts. As scientific urgency increases and climate misinformation proliferates, business leaders must step out of corporate silos to actively influence policy, counter denialism, and drive collective action. Citing examples like Patagonia and IKEA, the piece calls for CEOs to use their economic power, political voice, and cultural influence to shape climate discourse and regulation. True leadership, Morsing contends, means not just aligning with science, but becoming a public advocate for planetary sustainability urgently and visibly