Gina R. Johnson

About Gina R. Johnson

Impact-driven director with a passion for accelerating a just transition to the decarbonized, regenerative future. More than a decade of experience as part of executive leadership, steering organizational, fundraising, and operational strategies. Collaborative leader with a track record of building effective teams, relationships, and programs for measurable results. More than a decade as a business press editor-in-chief, delivering audience engagement and revenues across media and events.Responsibility for programs to engage and equip individuals and organizations for sustainability progress, whether installing solar PV systems or making measurable progress on decarbonization, circular/regenerative business models, and social equity/justice goals. Deep knowledge of the ESG/sustainability landscape and frameworks, as well as tools such as the GHG Protocol, systems thinking, and lifecycle analysis. Hands-on experience at a global corporation working across business functions to advance sustainability and DEI goals; benchmark progress; report to raters and rankers including CDP and MSCI; and lead sustainability reporting in alignment with GRI, SASB, TCFD, and other frameworks. Expertise in renewable energy, both as an energy journalist and through volunteer roles on the American Solar Energy Society and Pennsylvania Solar Center boards.

Experience

1. Csr Sustainability Strategy & Communications Consultant

   Anthesis Group

   Dec 2022 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   Assist global corporations in developing credible and compelling impact reports aligned with SASB, TCFD, GRI, IR and CSRD standards and frameworks• Develop communications strategies responsive to stakeholder priorities, whether working with Investor Relations or closing ESG raters’ and rankers’ gaps* Clients come from the financial services, entertainment and media, airlines and tech industries, among others.

Education

• George Mason University

  M.A., English, Professional Writing and Editing

• Ohio University

  B.S., Journalism, Specialization in Marketing

• Duquesne University

  MBA Sustainability

  2014 — 2015

Skills

• Sustainability
• Editing
• Energy Efficiency
• Solar Energy
• Corporate Communications
• Energy Policy
• Social Awareness
• Public Relations
• Green Technology
• Management
• Sustainable Energy
• Sustainability Consulting
• Sustainable Business
• Publications
• Cleantech
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Renewable Energy
• Technical Writing
• Strategic Communications
• Newsletters
• Advertising
• Magazines
• Energy Audits
• Copywriting
• Journalism
• Social Media
• Photovoltaics
• Alternative Energy
• Solar Pv
• Energy Conservation
• Copy Editing
• Marketing
• Feature Articles
• Online Publishing
• Energy
• Blogging
• Research
• Press Releases
• Program Management
• Business Development