Key Impact Points:
- Spearheaded ESG and decarbonization programs at Kyndryl, Tesla, and Wyndham, setting global standards in climate leadership.
- Achieved major corporate milestones including Net Zero targets, multimillion-dollar cost savings, and top global sustainability rankings.
- Actively shapes ESG governance across sectors through board leadership, nonprofit partnerships, and education.
A Sustainability Leader at Global Scale
Faith Taylor, Senior Vice President and Global Sustainability and Social Impact Officer at Kyndryl, is one of the most recognized transformation leaders in ESG. With decades of experience shaping environmental and social impact strategies across Fortune 500 companies, Taylor has built a reputation for embedding purpose into business growth.
“I am dedicated to advancing global businesses by steering environmental and social initiatives with global talent and expertise.”
Leading Kyndryl’s Net Zero Mission
Since joining Kyndryl—an $18B IT infrastructure firm spun off from IBM with operations in 60+ countries—Taylor has rapidly built a sustainability program from scratch. Under her leadership:
- Kyndryl committed to Net Zero by 2040 with validated near-term targets from SBTi.
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 8% in 2024.
- Achieved 51% renewable energy usage across operations.
- Released two Corporate Citizenship Reports aligned with major frameworks (GRI, CDP, TCFD, SASB, UN SDGs).
“As a purpose-driven leader, I have a proven track record of reducing environmental impacts and driving sustainability programs for global enterprises.”
Previous Roles at Tesla and Wyndham
Before Kyndryl, Taylor served as Global ESG Leader at Tesla, advising its Board and senior leadership on strategy and investor alignment.
Earlier, at Wyndham Worldwide, she built the company’s first ESG program:
- Cut carbon emissions by 43% and water use by 20%, saving over $91 million.
- Drove Wyndham’s rise to Dow Jones Sustainability Index World Leader and Newsweek’s Greenest Company in hospitality.
- Led diversity spending to $1.4 billion over a decade.
“I am recognized for developing innovative business programs that leverage collaboration, technology, and supply chains.”
Community Impact and Governance Leadership
Beyond the corporate world, Taylor is deeply involved in civic engagement:
- Oversees the Kyndryl Foundation, which partners with 11 nonprofits in 7 countries and has supported 31,000+ volunteer hours.
- Former President of the Women’s Association of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, where she helped raise $56 million for community programs.
- Serves on the boards of CMC Energy Services, the World Travel and Tourism Council, and the U.S. Green Building Council.
“I am a catalyst for change, surpassing objectives with a focus on environmental impact, human rights, inclusion, ethics, and responsible supply chain management.”
Recognition and Academic Contributions
Taylor is a Top 10 U.S. Woman in Sustainability (Business Chief/Sustainability Magazine) and former professor at Montclair State University, where she taught CSR and sustainability. She also co-founded the university’s Global Human Trafficking and Social Entrepreneurship Center.
Born in Japan and raised in Seattle, she holds a BA from Stanford University and an MBA from Wharton. She lives in New Jersey with her family and performs in an 80’s R&B band with her daughter.
Spotlight Summary:
Faith Taylor is redefining how global enterprises approach sustainability—from building foundational ESG programs at the world’s largest IT infrastructure firm to leading cross-sector collaborations that deliver both impact and innovation. Her leadership is helping drive measurable change across business, policy, and society.
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