Carl Pope

Carl Pope is a prominent environmental leader and consultant with a distinguished career in environmental activism and sustainability. As the Principal at Inside Straight Strategies, he focuses on exploring the economic connections between sustainability and economic development.12

Career Highlights

Sierra Club Leadership:: Pope served as the executive director and chairman of the Sierra Club, one of the largest and most influential grassroots environmental organizations in the United States. During his 18-year tenure, he led significant environmental initiatives, including:

• Blocking over 125 proposed new coal-fired power plants
• Achieving a 40% improvement in pollution and fuel efficiency of American passenger vehicles
• Launching the Club's Climate Recovery Partnership1

Current Roles::

• Principal advisor at Inside Straight Strategies12
• Senior advisor to former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg1
• Vice-chairman of America's Pledge5

Expertise and Focus

Pope's work at Inside Straight Strategies involves:

• Examining the underlying economics linking sustainability and economic development13
• Providing insights on the intersection of sustainability, economics, and policy4

Additional Information

• Education: Harvard University2
• Location: San Francisco area2
• Co-author of "Climate of Hope: How Cities, Businesses, and Citizens Can Save the Planet"1

Carl Pope has served on the boards of various environmental and public interest organizations, demonstrating his commitment to progressive activism and environmental causes.1