Post by Skip Bowman

Slaying the Carbon Zombie: How Bold Leadership is Driving the Green Transition What if the fight against climate change could be summed up in one phrase: keep the dead carbon dead? Lars Boerger, a trailblazer in green chemistry, uses this unforgettable metaphor to describe fossil carbon’s devastating impact on our planet. But Börger isn’t just spinning clever analogies—he’s pioneering practical solutions that industries can adopt right now, like mass balancing and bio-methanol production. These ideas don’t just challenge the status quo; they chart a clear, actionable path toward a fossil-free future. In my Green to Great project, I’m interviewing leaders like Börger to uncover how leadership development can accelerate our transition to a great and green economy. This is about more than molecules—it’s about mindsets, collaboration, and the courage to act before it’s too late. Want to know how we can fight the carbon zombie and build a better future? Read on. Wolfgang Lehmacher Eugene Tay Charlotte Matell Madoqua Mike Hopkins Marc Lawn Amy Booth Sheldon Bode Dr Geoff Wallman PhD BSc(Hons) Satya Tanner Tobias Grut Dr. Burkhard Ohs Julia Panzer Antoine Rondelet Bo Normark Paul Wrighton Clare Atkinson Monique de Ritter, PhD #Sustainability #GreenLeadership #ClimateAction #RenewableEnergy #CircularEconomy #Decarbonization #LeadershipDevelopment #InnovationForSustainability #MassBalancing #LivingCarbon #SustainableFuture #GreenEconomy #ClimateLeadership #RenewableSolutions #TransitionToGreen