Christian Kroll

Professor of Sustainability and ESG Advisor at IU International University of Applied Sciences

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Prof. Christian Kroll, PhD, is a full Professor of Sustainability and an advisor. He consults globally for companies, governments, and civil society organizations on sustainability and management strategy, including as an Advisor to Bain & Company. Prof. Kroll directs the Sustainable Management programme at IU International University of Applied Sciences—Germany’s largest—where he lectures on sustainable finance, ESG, the circular economy, and corporate social responsibility. He earned his PhD from the London School of Economics and has authored books and scientific articles for leading publishers, such as Cambridge University Press. Prof. Kroll is the inventor of the first measurement tool for the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the founding Scientific Director of the SDG Index & Dashboards. His publications, including a foreword by Kofi Annan, have been featured in media around the world, such as CNN, BBC World News, Harvard Business Review, The Washington Post, Le Monde, Die Zeit, ARD, and Spiegel Online. In recognition of his achievements, the World Economic Forum honored him as a Young Global Leader. Website and contact: www.christiankroll.com