Bob Langert

Bob Langert

Keynote Speaker: Senior Sustainability Associate, The Context Network Editor at Large for GreenBiz & Author of "The Battle To Do Good: Inside McDonald's Sustainability Journey"

Bob Langert Biography

Bob Langert led McDonald’s Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability efforts for more than twenty-five years before retiring in 2015. Currently, he provides corporate sustainability consulting through Mainstream Sustainability.

Langert has been engaged in social responsibility issues at a global level since the late 1980s, leading environmental affairs, animal welfare, and Ronald McDonald Children’s Charities’ grants. He was appointed McDonald’s first vice president to lead sustainability in 2006 with contributions spanning sustainable fish, coffee, palm oil, beef, packaging, extensive animal welfare progress, protecting the Amazon rainforest, nutrition strategy and CSR reporting, measurement, and accountability. Langert also led the development of McDonald’s 2020 Sustainability Vision and Framework. As part of this work, Langert has worked with numerous organizations, including Conservation International, Environmental Defense Fund, Greenpeace, and World Wildlife Fund.

His book about McDonald’s sustainability journey, "The Battle To Do Good: Inside McDonald’s Sustainability Journey," was published in January 2019.

Widely known as a subject-matter expert, Langert has spoken at numerous events for various organizations, including Aspen Institute, Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, Lewis University, National Research Council, the State of Green Business Forum, University of Michigan, University of Oregon, and Yale University. He has been featured in a wide variety of media, including ABC News, AdAge, Christian Science Monitor, Crain’s Chicago Business, The Guardian, The Independent, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. He and his work also have been cited in numerous publications, including "Organizational Behavior" by Don Hellriegel and John W. Slocum (Cengage, 2008), "The Global Corporation: Sustainable, Effective and Ethical Practices" by Laura P. Hartman and Patricia H. Werhane, Eds. (Routledge, 2009), and "Beyond the Bottom Line" by Joel Makower (Simon & Schuster, 1994).

Langert received his BA from Lewis University and his MBA from Northwestern University. In 2007, Langert was named as one of the 100 Most Influential in Business Ethics by Ethisphere.

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Bob Langert Speaking Topics

Hard Knock Nuggets for Sustainability Success

Bob Langert will share “hard knock nuggets” on achieving environmental sustainability success in your organization. Langert led corporate sustainability at McDonald’s for nearly 30 years, and has worked with numerous companies to integrate sustainability into their business. Langert published “The Battle To Do Good: McDonald’s Sustainability Journey” in 2019 to share the hard lessons learned.

Bob Langert Videos

The business case for working with your toughest critics | Bob Langert

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What topics does Bob Langert speak about?

Bob Langert is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Ethics & Integrity, Sustainability, Environment, Corporate Strategy, Change Management, Social Justice, Human Resources, Agriculture, Authors, Strategic Leadership, Environmental Science and Science.

Where does Bob Langert travel from?

Bob Langert generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Bob Langert?

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Bob Langert is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Ethics & Integrity, Sustainability and Environment. The estimated speaking fee range to book Bob Langert for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Bob Langert generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jasmine Crowe-Houston, Winona LaDuke and Jason Clay. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bob Langert for an upcoming event.

Bob Langert Speaking Topics

  • Hard Knock Nuggets for Sustainability Success

    Bob Langert will share “hard knock nuggets” on achieving environmental sustainability success in your organization. Langert led corporate sustainability at McDonald’s for nearly 30 years, and has worked with numerous companies to integrate sustainability into their business. Langert published “The Battle To Do Good: McDonald’s Sustainability Journey” in 2019 to share the hard lessons learned.

Bob Langert Videos

The business case for working with your toughest critics | Bob Langert

Bob Langert Reviews

  • The National Association for Environmental Management (NAEM) - Nov 01 2022

  • Bob was great. SUPER knowledgeable and has a fascinating story. Our audience had a ton of questions for him. He did a great job!
    Cority Software Inc. - Jun 08 2022

  • How do I book Bob Langert to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Bob Langert for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Bob Langert, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Bob Langert or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Bob Langert for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Bob Langert, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Bob Langert are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bob Langert, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Bob Langert speak about?

    Bob Langert is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Ethics & Integrity, Sustainability, Environment, Corporate Strategy, Change Management, Social Justice, Human Resources, Agriculture, Authors, Strategic Leadership, Environmental Science and Science.
  • Where does Bob Langert travel from?

    Bob Langert generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Bob Langert?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bob Langert for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Bob Langert for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Bob Langert or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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