Bob Massie
Bob Massie on Climate Ethics, Corporate Accountability, and Systems Change
Bob Massie
Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology
2026
In this episode of the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology’s Reflections on Religion & Ecology series, Sam King speaks with Bob Massie—activist, author, and longtime leader in corporate accountability, sustainability, and climate governance.
Massie reflects on the experiences that shaped his life’s work, from a childhood marked by serious illness to his early activism opposing South African apartheid. These moments formed a deep commitment to translating ethical conviction into institutional change.
The conversation explores the intersection of religion, economics, and environmental responsibility. Massie discusses the creation of initiatives such as Ceres, the Global Reporting Initiative, and the Investor Network on Climate Risk, all aimed at transforming how corporations measure and report their environmental and social impact.
Throughout the interview, Massie reflects on the moral courage, institutional innovation, and systems thinking needed to address the ecological crises of our time.
Bob Massie on Illness, Compassion, and Solidarity
Bob Massie
Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology
2026
Bob Massie reflects on how a serious childhood illness shaped his understanding of suffering, compassion, and solidarity. In conversation with Sam King, he describes how vulnerability can deepen ethical commitment and motivate a lifetime of work for justice.
These early experiences later informed Massie’s leadership in climate advocacy, corporate accountability, and sustainability movements.
Living the Prophetic Implications of the Gospels
Bob Massie
Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology
2026
While studying at Yale Divinity School, Bob Massie began asking what it would mean to take the prophetic teachings of the Gospel seriously in public life.
In conversation with Sam King, he reflects on how faith traditions can challenge injustice and inspire individuals to work toward systemic transformation.
Bob Massie on Confronting Apartheid
Bob Massie
Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology
2026
Bob Massie discusses his early work opposing South Africa’s apartheid system and the challenge of translating moral ideals into practical action.
Speaking with Sam King, he reflects on how ethical commitments must move beyond theory and become embodied in institutions, movements, and public life.
Measuring Corporate Environmental Impact
Bob Massie
Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology
2026
Bob Massie helped pioneer new systems of corporate accountability through the Global Reporting Initiative, which measures environmental and social impacts alongside financial performance.
In conversation with Sam King, he discusses why transparency and measurement are essential tools for transforming corporate behavior in an age of climate crisis.
Why Holistic Thinking Matters for the Future
Bob Massie
Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology
2026
Bob Massie reflects on the importance of seeing connections across disciplines—science, economics, ethics, and culture—when addressing ecological crises.
In conversation with Sam King, he explains why systems thinking is essential for shaping a sustainable future.