Pulsora announces Global Advisory Board to accelerate impact in sustainability management

SAN FRANCISCO, California, September 12, 2024 — Pulsora, the leading enterprise sustainability management platform, today announced the formation of its Global Advisory Board, a group of distinguished leaders from global companies at the forefront of sustainability who will offer strategic advice to Pulsora as it helps companies contribute to a better, more profitable, and more equitable world.

The Global Advisory Board will meet regularly to discuss emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in sustainability, and offer expert guidance to Pulsora’s leadership, leveraging the diverse expertise of its members. Their collective knowledge spans industries such as manufacturing, capital markets, energy, and consumer goods, offering a rich foundation for creative solutions and meaningful collaboration. Together, they will help shape Pulsora’s ongoing efforts to elevate its impact across public and private sectors, enabling enterprises worldwide to more effectively measure, report, and improve their sustainability and ESG initiatives.

The Pulsora Global Advisory Board will be co-chaired by Pamela Gill Alabaster and Dr. Todd Cort, who have been engaged with Pulsora since its early days. Alabaster is the Global Head of ESG & Sustainability at Kenvue and also serves on Pulsora’s Board of Directors. Dr. Cort is Faculty Director of the Sustainability Program at Yale School of Management.

Members of the newly formed Pulsora Global Advisory Board include:

• Alena Brenner, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Cornerstone Building Brands
• Annika Dubrall, Director and Head of Sustainability and Philanthropy at Tiffany & Co. and President of The Tiffany & Co. Foundation
• Erik Hansen, Chief Sustainability Officer at Workday
• Gözde Morkoc-Nikelay, Head of Sustainability at Şişecam
• Derya Özet Yalgı, Sustainability Director at Sabancı Holding and member of the Board of Directors at Sabancı Climate Technologies
• David Simmonds, Chief Strategy, Sustainability and Governance Officer at CLP Holdings

“We are honored to work with this diverse group of accomplished leaders to reinforce our commitment to driving meaningful change in enterprise sustainability, said Pulsora co-founder Murat Sönmez. “Their collective perspectives will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and expand our platform to meet the evolving needs of organizations worldwide.”

“I'm honored to co-chair with Todd and join this exceptional group of sustainability leaders. Our collective experience and insights will help guide Pulsora in empowering organizations to make tangible progress on their ESG goals and create lasting positive impact,” said Pulsora Global Advisory Board co-chair Pamela Gill Alabaster.

“This advisory board represents a unique confluence of academic rigor and practical industry experience. Together, we aim to bridge the gap between sustainability theory and implementation, helping Pulsora clients navigate the complex landscape of ESG management,” said Pulsora Global Advisory Board co-chair Dr. Todd Cort.

Pamela Gill Alabaster is global head of ESG & Sustainability at Kenvue, the world’s largest pure-play consumer health company. She previously led sustainability and social impact at Mattel and held leadership and executive roles in CSR and Sustainability at Revlon, Estée Lauder Companies, and L’Oréal. She has been a member of Pulsora’s Board of Directors since 2021.

Todd Cort, PhD. is a faculty member at Yale School of Management, where he works as senior lecturer in sustainability, faculty director of the sustainability program, and faculty co-director of the Yale Center for Business and the Environment. He has worked extensively with companies and investors across industrial sectors to implement sustainability programs and develop investor strategies. He serves on a variety of advisory boards including the JUST Capital Scientific Advisory Board and the PRIME Coalition Academic Advisory Committee and Merck Sustainability Advisory Committee. He is also currently Board Chair for Save the Sound, a regional environmental non-profit serving communities around Long Island Sound.

Alena Brenner is executive vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary at Cornerstone Building Brands, the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America, where she leads the legal, compliance, risk management, and sustainability functions. Previously, she served as vice president and deputy general counsel for Ryder Systems and director at Anheuser-Busch InBev.

Annika Dubrall is director and head of global sustainability and philanthropy at Tiffany & Co., where she is responsible for providing strategic leadership for Tiffany & Co.’s sustainability and philanthropy functions, driving sustainability strategy, progressing the company’s 2025 Sustainability Goals and ensuring alignment with LVMH’s social & environmental responsibility targets. She is also the current lead for The Tiffany & Co. Foundation. Previously, she served as director of strategic initiatives at PVH, and has held leadership roles at Gap Inc. and Stitch Fix.

Erik Hansen is chief sustainability officer at Workday, where he oversees the development and implementation of sustainability strategies across Workday’s operations and workplace, including renewable energy procurement, the development and implementation of the company’s 1.5°C science-based targets, and ESG reporting. Prior to joining Workday in 2010, Erik worked at EY advising clients in IT risk management.

Gözde Morkoc-Nikelay is Head of Sustainability at Şişecam, one of the world’s largest glass and soda ash manufacturers, with facilities spanning 14 countries on 4 continents. At Şişecam, she is responsible for the end-to-end management of sustainability, including, but not limited to, decarbonization, water use strategy, ESG disclosures and compliance. Before joining Şişecam, Morkoc-Nikelay undertook various roles at PepsiCo, including PepsiCo Foundation Europe lead and PepsiCo Türkiye Sustainability Impact Lead, supporting the company’s sustainability implementation.

‍Derya Özet Yalgı is director of sustainability at Sabancı Holding, one of Türkiye’s leading conglomerates, with business activities in banking, financial services, energy, industrials, building materials and retail. Previously, she worked as the head of sustainable finance in one of the largest private banks in Türkiye and has led the development of a variety of sustainability initiatives, many of which became a first in Türkiye or across other regions. Prior to her banking experience, she served as a consultant leading Türkiye operations of a British sustainability consultancy firm and worked as a consultant on Türkiye’s position on climate negotiations during IMF&WBG Annual Meetings in 2009. Yalgı is actively involved in standards development for a variety of local and global ESG initiatives and was part of the core team of 30 experts who developed UNEP FI Principles for Responsible Banking.

David Simmonds is the chief strategy, sustainability and governance officer at CLP Group, one of the largest investor-owned power businesses in Asia Pacific, where he is responsible for driving the Group’s sustainability agenda and ensuring that it is embedded into the business.