Middle Management Is the Key to Sustainability

In fact, we believe that the success or failure of sustainability initiatives often depends on a cohort of hidden actors and unsung heroes: an organization’s midlevel executives and team leaders. These people fill a broad range of roles, from key positions just below the C-suite to factory or store manager. They’re internal warriors who feel the intense squeeze of needing to hit sustainability and financial targets. They may not have “sustainability” in their job titles, but many will see it as a core responsibility, capability, and career builder.