Kris Russell

Kris has over 28 years experience and is recognized globally for implementing sustainability solutions that reduce costs, increase access to capital, improve resilience, enrich employee and community engagement and protect natural resources. As the former Enterprise Sustainability Program Manager of the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport , Kris led DFW to become the first carbon-neutral airport in North America and won the 2020 United Nations Global Climate Action Award.

While helping clients meet their Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) goals, Kris applies a system mindset and helps organizations solve problems holistically to improve sustainability and drive positive impacts. His expertise includes creating enterprise sustainability programs that align with strategic plans. 

• Master of Science (Environmental Science) – University of North Texas
• Bachelor of Science (Ecology, Evolution, Conservation) - University of Texas at Austin