John Elkington
Executive Chairman,
Volans
United Kingdom
John Elkington is a globally recognized authority on corporate responsibility and sustainable development, and a founding figure of the global sustainability movement.
He is known as the originator of the “triple bottom line,” the idea that business success should be measured by its impact on people, planet, and profit.
In 2008, The Evening Standard named him one of London’s “1000 Most Influential People,” and he has been ranked fourth in a CSR International survey of the top 100 leaders in corporate social responsibility, alongside figures such as Al Gore, Barack Obama, and Muhammad Yunus.
John’s latest book, Green Swans: The Coming Boom in Regenerative Capitalism, explores the emerging technologies and transformative case studies shaping the future of sustainability.
He is known as the originator of the “triple bottom line,” the idea that business success should be measured by its impact on people, planet, and profit.
In 2008, The Evening Standard named him one of London’s “1000 Most Influential People,” and he has been ranked fourth in a CSR International survey of the top 100 leaders in corporate social responsibility, alongside figures such as Al Gore, Barack Obama, and Muhammad Yunus.
John’s latest book, Green Swans: The Coming Boom in Regenerative Capitalism, explores the emerging technologies and transformative case studies shaping the future of sustainability.
Sessions
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The Food Sovereignty Agenda: Capital and the Intelligent Factory03-Nov-2026Foodtech Summit
