Chris Laszlo is the managing partner of Sustainable Value Partners, a Washington, DC-based consulting firm that works with Fortune 500 companies to create business value through integrating sustainability and corporate social responsibility. A frequent author and speaker who has written two books on sustainability, Laszlo spent 15 years as an executive at Lafarge (a manufacturer of building materials) and Deloitte & Touche. He holds a PhD in economics and management science from the University of Paris and a Masters in public affairs Columbia University.