Craig Arnold

About Craig Arnold

Craig Arnold stands at the forefront of sustainability as the founder of CS Sustainability LLC, where he advises companies and academics on environmental footprinting and impact mitigation through his work with TASA Analytics. His approach is laser focused on impact reduction, incorporating concepts from environmental design, lifecycle assessment, and process modeling. These skills, honed over years of experience, enable him to offer carbon impact mitigation and sustainable engineering solutions.In addition to his consultancy, Craig enriches the academic world as a Fellow and Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University. There, he teaches courses centered around sustainable product development and lifecycle assessment, sharing his wealth of knowledge with the next generation of environmental leaders.Craig\'s professional journey is highlighted by his significant tenure at Apple in Cupertino, California, where he served as a Senior Environmental Design Engineer from 20••••21. His role at Apple underscores the depth and prestige of his expertise in corporate sustainability strategy and environmental design, while also offering him significant experience in environmental compliance and policy.After his notable tenure at Apple, Craig expanded his expertise at Watershed. As a Carbon Expert, he worked with numerous clients across diverse sectors, including finance, fashion, and technology, developing a range of novel environmental impact accounting methodologies. This experience broadened his scope and enhanced his ability to assist companies in reducing their environmental impact through innovative strategies.Craig has a solid scientific foundation with a Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of Michigan (Go Blue!) and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University, specializing in energy and sustainability.Residing in Chicago with his wife and two dogs, Craig continues to influence the field of sustainability globally, guiding businesses and individuals toward more environmentally responsible practices.

Experience

1. Adjunct Professor

   Northwestern University Master Of Science Product Design And Development Management

   Aug 2022 — Present · Evanston, IL, US

   Teach Sustainability in the Product Development Process

Education

• University of Michigan

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Physics

  2005 — 2008

• Northwestern University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering with a focus in Energy and Sustainability

  2011 — 2012

Skills

• Environmental Design
• Carbon Footprinting
• Physics
• Environmental Engineering
• Semiconductors
• Mechanical Engineering
• Process Modeling
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Design of Experiments
• Water Footprinting
• Engineering
• Renewable Energy
• Matlab
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Environmental Policy
• Energy Efficiency
• R&D
• Climate Change
• Sustainability
• Industrial Ecology