Mark Lessans

About Mark Lessans

Enterprise sustainability executive recognized for embedding decarbonization into global business strategy and delivering measurable results across value chain emissions, management of climate risks and opportunities, and product stewardship. Achieved Scope 3 science-based targets ahead of schedule and orchestrated upgrades in ESG governance and disclosures. Passionate about aligning sustainability with growth, innovation, and enterprise resilience - translating climate ambition into corporate advantage. Focused on scaling enterprise strategy across complex value chains.

Experience

1. Senior Director, Sustainability

   Johnson Controls

   Jan 2022 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Leads enterprise sustainability strategy with a focus on Scope 3 (value chain) emissions, product stewardship, and climate risk disclosure- Delivered 5% average annual reductions in emissions intensity and achieved a 16% absolute reduction target ahead of schedule- Integrated emissions reduction targets into product management plans across five global business units- Redesigned Scope 3 reporting framework, strengthening data transparency and positioning company as an industry benchmark for climate transparency- Chairs cross‑functional Product Stewardship Council, aligning KPIs and launching new sustainability initiatives- Directs TCFD‑aligned climate risk disclosures, contributing to CDP A List recognition.

Education

• University of Maryland

  B.S., Architecture

  2005 — 2009

• The George Washington University

  M.S., Engineering Management

  2013 — 2015

Skills

• Indesign
• Energy Policy
• Sustainable Design
• Google Analytics
• Photoshop
• Sketchup
• Project Coordination
• Planning
• Web Development
• Autocad
• Architectural Design
• Dreamweaver
• Illustrator
• Energy Management
• Revit
• Architectural Illustration
• Html + Css
• Sustainability Strategy
• Sustainability
• Google Apps
• Sustainability Consulting
• Energy Efficiency