William Christopher is SustainQuest's founder and director.

In this role, he draws upon his expertise in the fields of corporate social responsibility, policy, environmental management, technology and engineering to help organizations make the leap between good intentions and long-term sustainable performance. In the past, William has worked with companies such as Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Motorola, Illinois Tool Works, Dupont and IIT to increase efficiencies, reduce environmental impacts and improve the bottom line.

Education:
M.S. - Environmental Management - Illinois Institute of Technology; Chicago, IL
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering - University of Illinois; Urbana, IL

William is currently working with the following organizations to promote energy efficiency, renewable energy, grassroots organizing and effective environmental strategies:

• Scientific Certification Systems (SCS)
• The Sierra Club

Sustainable Business Frameworks and Tools

• The Natural Step
• Triple Bottom Line
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
• Ecological Footprinting
• Design for Environment (DfE)
• EPA Pollution Prevention (P2) Initiative
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
• Environmental Management Systems including ISO 14001
  

Bill's Suggested Reading List - Great books about sustainability and the environment:

·  Natural Capitalism by Hawken, Lovins and Lovins
·  Ecology of Commerce by Paul Hawken
·  Dancing with the Tiger by Nattrass and Altomare
·  Our Common Journey by National Research Council
·  Capitalism at the Crossroads by Stuart Hart
·  Mid-Course Correction by Ray Anderson
·  The Natural Step for Business by Nattrass and Altomare
·  Corporate Environmental Management by Richard Welford
·  Ecopsychology by Roszak, Goomes and Kanner
·  Blueprint for a Sustainable Economy by Pearce and Barbier
·  Managing Sustainable Development by Carley and Christie
·  Cradle to Cradle by McDonough and Braungart
·  Biomimicry by Janine Benyus

SustainQuest is a member of The California Sustainable Business Council.