Insights on the craft of effective sustainability communication
The Sustainability Story
Communicating sustainability without ticking off lawyers or regulators
Quick Connects are brief but beneficial conversations Mike Hower conducts with leaders in sustainability and ESG about a variety of sustainability communication topics. In this first episode, Mike speaks with Christine Uri, “The ESG Lawyer.”
Accelerating corporate climate ambition at VERGE 23
I recently headed to VERGE in San Jose to lead a discussion about corporate climate ambition with Environmental Defense Fund, Salesforce the Department of Energy and the former head of sustainability at Lyft.
5 fundamentals of effective sustainability writing
Writing is a lost art in corporate sustainability. Here’s five fundamentals for reclaiming it.
3 life lessons from climbing Kilimanjaro with cancer survivors
Climbing to the top of Kilimanjaro for cancer research was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Here’s some of the lessons I learned along the way.
SmartBrief Podcast: The Tricky Business of Communicating Sustainability
I recently went on the SmartBrief podcast to discuss how companies can more effectively communicate sustainability.
Moving mountains for multiple myeloma
In September 2023, I am summiting Kilimanjaro to raise money and awareness for multiple myeloma, a blood cancer my father is fighting. I need your help to get there.
GreenBiz: 4 strategies for elevating internal ESG engagement
Increasing internal knowledge and engagement on ESG is crucial for companies working to advance social and environmental progress. At GreenFin 23, I led a panel discussion with experts across industries to better understand how organizations can be successful at this. Check out my GreenBiz write up of the panel.
GreenBiz: 3 reasons to be optimistic about climate tech in the second half of 2023
Climate tech has had a roller coaster of a year, but there’s plenty of reason to be optimistic. In this GreenBiz article, I explore three positive trends for climate tech in 2023.
GreenBiz: Why your ESG report isn’t enough
We live in the era of the ESG report, but companies must go beyond it to effectively tell their sustainability stories.
GreenBiz: Why communicating on climate is so hard
In this GreenBiz article, Mike Hower writes about how we can use storytelling to better engage stakeholders on the climate crisis.
4 reasons your sustainability story sucks (and why there’s hope for it yet)
Talking about sustainability isn’t easy. Here’s how to do better.
GreenBiz article: Solving the sustainability careers and connection crisis
It’s time to end the war for ESG talent, so companies can get to work advancing their sustainability goals.
Communicating ESG during difficult times
During Impact Hour New York, an expert panel discussed how to communicate ESG during difficult times. Here are the takeaways.
GreenBiz: 5 key facets of a strong sustainability strategy
At GreenBiz 23, I moderated a panel about fundamentals of sustainability strategy. Here are the takeaways.
Starting a business: the next leg of my impact journey
A recent life-changing experience convinced me to leave my 9-5 to start my own sustainability consulting business. Here’s the story.
5 lessons from the first year of Impact Hour
Here are some key takeaways from the first year of Impact Hour.
GreenBiz: A roadmap for ESG excellence
Corporate sustainability is a journey, not a destination. Here are a few steps to start or fine-tune your ESG strategy.
All that I’m thankful for
This Thanksgiving, I’ve found a new reason to be thankful. Here’s why.
Superheroes can’t stop the climate crisis
We need to stop looking to the skies for salvation. Only by bringing together everyday people and our collective power can we address the climate crisis and other sustainability challenges.
35 and ready to thrive
Turning 35 means it’s time to reflect on the past, and plan for the future.

