Sustainability has become a central focus for many tech companies in 2025. Leading this charge are visionary female CEOs who are integrating environmental responsibility into their business models, reports Oscar Collins.
From renewable energy innovations to sustainable manufacturing, these leaders are setting new standards for eco-conscious practices in the tech industry.
Revathi Advaithi: CEO of Flex
Revathi Advaithi (pictured above) has been instrumental in driving Flex’s sustainability goals, aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. She is also a co-chair of the World Economic Forum’s Advanced Manufacturing CEO Community and a member of the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders.
Revathi is an Indian-born American business executive who became the CEO of Flex in 2019. She holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science and an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. Flex is a global manufacturing and supply chain solutions company.
Inna Braverman: CEO of Eco Wave Power
Inna Braverman is an entrepreneur who co-founded Eco Wave Power at 24. Born in Ukraine shortly before the Chernobyl disaster, she was inspired to pursue clean energy solutions. Eco Wave Power is a renewable energy company that uses patented technology to generate clean electricity from ocean and sea waves.
Under Inna’s leadership, the company installed its first grid-connected wave energy array in Gibraltar and secured a project pipeline of 254MW. Eco Wave Power became the first Israeli company to list on Nasdaq Stockholm.
Inna has received numerous accolades, including the United Nations Global Climate Action Award and recognition by Fast Company as one of the Most Creative People in Business for 2020.
Terri Wills: Former CEO of the World Green Building Council
Terri Wills is a Canadian-British sustainability leader who was CEO of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC). She has held key roles in global climate action for over a decade, including positions with the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group and the Clinton Climate Initiative. The WorldGBC is a worldwide network of over 70 national Green Building Councils dedicated to advancing sustainable building practices worldwide.
During her tenure at WorldGBC, Wills spearheaded initiatives promoting net-zero carbon buildings and collaborated with various stakeholders to enhance sustainability in the built environment. Certifications like LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) are a large part of this.
LEED uses a point-based system to evaluate buildings based on criteria such as energy efficiency, water usage and indoor environmental quality. Businesses can achieve different LEED certification levels — Certified, Silver, Gold or Platinum — based on the number of points earned. This encourages continuous improvement in green building practices.
Kate Brandt: Chief Sustainability Officer at Google
Kate Brandt is an American businesswoman who became Google’s chief sustainability officer in 2018. She previously served as the first chief sustainability officer for the U.S. Federal government.
At Google, Brandt leads sustainability efforts, including initiatives like using machine learning to optimize data center energy use. She also focuses on leading the company toward net-zero emissions over the next five years. Brandt has been recognized in Fortune’s 40 Under 40 list and ranked No. 1 among the top 10 women in sustainability by Sustainability Magazine in 2023.
Camille Goldstone-Henry: CEO of Xylo Systems
Camille Goldstone-Henry is an Australian wildlife scientist and a Kamilaroi woman. She founded Xylo Systems to leverage technology for biodiversity conservation. Xylo Systems uses artificial intelligence to measure and track biodiversity impacts across multi-stakeholder projects.
Under Camille’s leadership, Xylo Systems has won awards for its climate change and conservation contributions. The platform offers tools to improve conservation projects and has received recognition for its innovative approach to preserving endangered species.
Many species are becoming endangered at an alarming rate due to habitat destruction and climate change. For example, there are only about 2,600 mature Eastern gorillas left in the wild. Camille’s work aims to protect animals like these by equipping governments and businesses with the data needed to make better conservation decisions.
Ester Baiget: CEO of Novonesis
Ester Baiget is a Spanish chemical engineer and business executive who became the CEO of Novosymes in 2020 and now leads Novonesis, which was formed from the merger of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen. Novonesis is a biotechnology company specializing in biosolutions that address global challenges, including climate change and sustainable agriculture.
Under Baiget’s leadership, Novonesis has launched several sustainable initiatives, like Cell-Tech, which uses nitrogen-fixing bacteria to increase soybean yield. The company aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Baiget emphasizes the integration of sustainability into corporate practices and holds notable positions on the Science Based Targets Initiative and the World Economic Forum’s Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders.
Leading the Charge Toward a Sustainable Future
These trailblazing women are leading successful tech companies and making significant strides in promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility within their industries.
Their efforts are shaping the future of green innovation, proving that profitability and environmental stewardship can go hand in hand.
Author Bio: Oscar Collins has written in the business space for over five years with bylines at Global Trade Mag and EE Times. Check out his website Modded.
