Annie Longsworth

Partner, ESG Impact & Value Creation
ERM Marketing & Communications Agency

Annie Longsworth is a Partner at ERM Shelton where she leads the communication, brand, and marketing strategy for the value creation team. In her role, Annie works with ERM’s GP clients and their portfolio companies as they leverage sustainability to drive sales & brand preference, attract & retain talent, and optimally position throughout the hold period and in the run-up to exit. In addition, Annie delivers sustainability communication strategies to corporate clients looking for opportunities to leverage sustainability for leadership. A pioneer in sustainability communications, Annie has helped shape the value of integrating communications into corporate sustainability strategy over the past 20+ years. Prior to joining ERM Shelton in April 2024, she founded the award-winning Siren Agency after three years as CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi S. Earlier in her career, Annie spent nine years as President of Cohn & Wolfe, San Francisco, where she launched and led the global sustainability practice. She has contributed to sustainability strategies with clients across many sectors, including financial services, energy, hospitality, and B2B through reporting, campaign development, employee engagement, and earned media. Annie is a lifetime member of the Sustainable Brands Advisory Board and was recognized by SustainabilityX Magazine as a Global 50 Women in Sustainability in 2024.

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Inaugural Esbie Awards

Sustainable Brands Leadership Awards It’s time to celebrate! As the Sustainable Brands community turns 20, it’s time to celebrate the many faces of leadership which, too often these days, are lost to a focus on imperfection, or on business perfo... View More

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All Rise with Annie Longsworth

At the end of the day, what does the future we want look like, and what will it take to get us there? We close this 20-year milestone gathering by presenting a picture of our shared vision and a concrete call to action to the global SB community and ... View More

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Setting the Stage with the Power of And

Every great shift in history starts with a felt need, an opportunity and an intention to respond acted on by a few – generating a spark that, if nurtured, turns into a slow burn that eventually catches fire. As we kick off the 20th year of fire sta... View More

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Alleviating consumer hesitation and distrust of AI and other emerging technologies

This session will explore a range of factors that are alienating – or threatening to alienate – consumers from widespread acceptance of AI and other new breakthrough technologies. Panelists will analyze naming conventions, positioning norms, enga... View More

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Alleviating consumer hesitation and distrust of AI and other emerging technologies

This session will explore a range of factors that are alienating – or threatening to alienate – consumers from widespread acceptance of AI and other new breakthrough technologies. Panelists will analyze naming conventions, positioning norms, enga... View More

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Alleviating consumer hesitation and distrust of AI and other emerging technologies

This session will explore a range of factors that are alienating – or threatening to alienate – consumers from widespread acceptance of AI and other new breakthrough technologies. Panelists will analyze naming conventions, positioning norms, enga... View More

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Alleviating consumer hesitation and distrust of AI and other emerging technologies

This session will explore a range of factors that are alienating – or threatening to alienate – consumers from widespread acceptance of AI and other new breakthrough technologies. Panelists will analyze naming conventions, positioning norms, enga... View More

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Alleviating consumer hesitation and distrust of AI and other emerging technologies

This session will explore a range of factors that are alienating – or threatening to alienate – consumers from widespread acceptance of AI and other new breakthrough technologies. Panelists will analyze naming conventions, positioning norms, enga... View More

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Revitalizing Our Food System to Nourish Communities

Our food systems are in need of urgent change with the disruptions of climate change, natural disasters, and global political unrest. While we take the time to reimagine the ideal picture, we are simultaneously building the structure and upskilling w... View More

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Revitalizing Our Food System to Nourish Communities

Our food systems are in need of urgent change with the disruptions of climate change, natural disasters, and global political unrest. While we take the time to reimagine the ideal picture, we are simultaneously building the structure and upskilling w... View More

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Seriously, let's take a minute to laugh.

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Day 2-B2A1: Enterprise-level Purpose: How to Drive Purpose, Growth and Impact at Scale

This session will focus on best practices in connecting enterprise-level purpose to product-level purpose and successfully activating across all key touchpoints on both levels at the same time. Attendees will receive practical guidance on strategizin... View More

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Day 4-A1: Opening Remarks with Annie Longsworth and Bruce Reynolds

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The Evolution of the CMO

It might seem that today’s CMOs still serve largely the same purpose that they always did; but consider the rapidly changing media landscape, and it's clear that the scope and sphere of the CMO role has shifted dramatically. ... View More

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Sustainable Brands Prioritizes the Importance of Measuring the ROI of Sustainable Business

SAP, Lyft, Danone and others confirmed to speak at New Metrics 2018 Conference SAN FRANCISCO, August 9, 2018 – Sustainable Brands® recently unveiled full program details for New Metrics 2018: The ROI of Sustainable Business, running October 29-31 ... View More

Upcoming Events

September 29-30, 2026
Sustainable Brands Türkiye’26
International Event
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Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The Path to Future-Ready Flexible Packaging
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December 2-3, 2026
SB Member Network: Selling Sustainability and Shifting Consumer Demand and Behavior December Member Meeting
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