In the three years since Alex A Molinaroli retired from his post as CEO of Johnson Controls, he’s become one of the most vocal advocates for sustainability and renewable energy in business. In this CEO Spotlight, we take a look at how Molinaroli supports women-owned businesses and the next generation of leaders, as well as his thoughts on the future of green energy.
Molinaroli has been a driving force in developing Johnson Controls’ sustainability strategy. Under his leadership, the company became one of the world’s largest providers of energy-efficient building management systems and services. Molinaroli was also an early advocate for incorporating renewable energy into corporate portfolios. He helped launch the Johnson Controls Sustainable Solutions Center, which provides consulting and engineering services to help clients reduce their energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. SOURCE: Bloomberg
Now, Alex A Molinaroli uses his experience and expertise to help other businesses become more sustainable. He’s the founding chairman of the board of directors at Renewable Energy Trust (RET), a Chicago-based nonprofit that helps businesses and institutions finance the transition to clean energy. RET has provided more than $100 million in financing for solar, wind, and energy efficiency projects in the Midwest, and it has helped to create more than 1,500 jobs in the region.
Molinaroli is also a member of the advisory board of Sustainable Capital Advisors (SCA), a financial services firm that specializes in sustainable and impacts investing. SCA has raised more than $1.5 billion for renewable energy, water, and sustainable agriculture projects worldwide.
In addition to his work in the clean-energy sector, Alex A Molinaroli is also a vocal supporter of women’s entrepreneurship. He’s the founding chairman of the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) board of directors, a Chicago-based nonprofit that provides training, consulting, and financing to women-owned businesses. WBDC has helped more than 10,000 women start and grow their businesses, and it has created more than $500 million in economic activity in the Chicago area.
Molinaroli has also been involved in educating the next generation of business leaders. He’s a member of the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) board of directors, where he helped launch the MSOE Center for Sustainable Enterprise. The center provides undergraduate and graduate students with education and training in sustainable business practices.
Alex A Molinaroli is a driving force behind the transition to clean energy and sustainability. He has been involved in developing Johnson Controls’ sustainability strategy, and he has helped finance and launch numerous renewable energy projects. Molinaroli is also a vocal supporter of women’s entrepreneurship and education. As the founding chairman of the board