Dr. Lucas Joppa leads sustainability at Microsoft, as the company’s first Chief Environmental Officer. In this role, he works to advance Microsoft’s core commitment to sustainability through ongoing technology innovation, program development, policy advancement, and global operational excellence.
With a combined background in both environmental science and data science, Lucas is committed to using the power of advanced technology to help transform how society monitors, models, and ultimately manages Earth’s natural resources.
He founded Microsoft’s AI for Earth program in 2017 — a five-year, $50-million cross-company effort dedicated to delivering technology-enabled solutions to global environmental challenges.