Sebastián Bigorito

Sebastián Bigorito is a key figure in corporate sustainable development in Argentina. Since 2005, he has led CEADS, building bridges between the private sector and impactful environmental policies. With a strategic vision focused on ESG governance, he has helped place climate change, transparency, and sustainability at the forefront of both corporate and political agendas. His influence also extends to academia and his work with international organizations.

Professional Background and Leadership at CEADS

Sebastián Bigorito has played a central role in promoting sustainable development within Argentina’s business sector. Since 2005, he has served as Executive Director of the Argentine Business Council for Sustainable Development (CEADS), the national chapter of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Under his leadership, CEADS has become a critical platform for dialogue and cooperation among the private sector, civil society, and the public sector, fostering responsible and sustainable business practices.

In addition to his leadership at CEADS, Bigorito has been actively involved in numerous international networks and organizations. He has served as a Regional Partner of WBCSD since 2000 and has been a member of the Board of Directors of FUNDES since 2013.

Strategic Vision and ESG Focus

Bigorito is widely recognized for his ability to foresee emerging trends and adapt global sustainability agendas to local and regional realities. In recent interviews, he has emphasized the importance of understanding how the financial sector shapes the ESG agenda—rather than the reverse—highlighting the need for the effective integration of environmental, social, and governance factors into corporate strategy.

His approach prioritizes grounding sustainability efforts in scientific and technical evidence while steering clear of both trivialization and ideological bias. He has consistently advocated for enforceable, pragmatic regulations and has voiced criticism of practices such as greenwashing and the bureaucratic inertia that often stalls environmental progress.

Influence on Public Policy and the Climate Agenda

In the political sphere, Bigorito has emerged as an influential voice in the debate on sustainability and climate policy. He has pointed out how geopolitical fragmentation and social polarization undermine sustainability agendas, stressing the need for global cooperation and peaceful conditions to advance effective environmental governance.

He has taken part in initiatives like “Reporting Matters for Latin America,” which aims to promote corporate transparency and accountability on social and environmental performance.

Academic Work and Leadership Development

Dedicated to cultivating the next generation of sustainability leaders, Bigorito teaches postgraduate courses at the University of San Andrés. There, he shares his expertise in sustainable strategy and transitional risk analysis, providing students with real-world insights into ESG implementation.

Recognition and Global Engagement

Bigorito has been acknowledged as one of the pioneering business leaders and change agents advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He regularly participates in international conferences and forums that champion sustainability and corporate social responsibility, positioning him as a reference for ESG leadership in Latin America and beyond.