Michael Kobori on Lessons from Starbucks, Levi’s, and 30 Years in Sustainability
CSO Impact Podcast20 Helmi 2025

Michael Kobori on Lessons from Starbucks, Levi’s, and 30 Years in Sustainability

In the first episode of the 2025 season of the CSO Impact Podcast, we have a special guest: Michael Kobori, former Chief Sustainability Officer of Starbucks, and winner of the Gold CSO Award North America 2024.


Michael talks to Harald Neidhardt about his career journey, the evolution of corporate sustainability, and the importance of integrating social and environmental impact into business practices.


He shares insights on the challenges and opportunities in the fashion industry, innovative approaches to packaging waste, and the significance of investing in climate justice. He emphasizes the need for effective communication of sustainability efforts to consumers and discusses the essential leadership qualities for professionals in this field.


The conversation concludes with Michael's reflections on the future of the CSO role, advice for young professionals considering a career in sustainability, and with the annoucement that Michael will be part of the Grand Jury of the CSO Awards North America in 2025.

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