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Named one of the world’s top 35 voices on sustainability, John Pabon has spent two decades in the business of saving our Earth. After leaving his role at the United Nations, John travelled the globe studying the impacts of sustainability first-hand in factories, on fields, and in Fortune 500s.

An expert in sustainability, ESG, and strategic communications, his mission is to move sustainability from theory to practical strategies that help people and businesses confidentially make real impact. To get there, he shares his message through books, consulting to businesses, and keynote speaking to audiences around the world.

John’s global career has taken him from Los Angeles to New York, Shanghai to Seoul to Melbourne. He’s had the privilege of w ...more

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	The Great Greenwashing: How Brands, Governments, and Influencers Are Lying to You 3.16 avg rating — 107 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sustainability for the Rest of Us: Your No-Bullshit, Five-Point Plan for Saving the Planet 3.77 avg rating — 43 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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