Columbia appoints Zarrilli as first sustainability officer
With experience spearheading climate initiatives in NYC mayoral administrations, Zarrilli will be tasked with helping Columbia act on its climate goals.
Columbia University has appointed Daniel Zarrilli as the university’s first chief climate and sustainability officer.
Zarrilli will oversee the implementation of Columbia’s Plan 2030, which aims to cut emissions, align with regulations, and eventually achieve net zero emissions by 2050. He will also chair the new steering committee for climate action, advise multiple climate-related policy development initiatives, and hold an appointment in the Climate School, according to the news release.
