Paul Scott

As Director of Product Sustainability within the Testing & Insights division, Paul Scott oversees the sustainability research and testing program at Consumer Reports. He leads the assessment of environmental impacts associated with consumer products and drives consumer impact via testing data, content, policy, and consumer engagement. 

Paul brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in product sustainability, eco-design, innovation and green chemistry and has a strong track record of implementing sustainability and transformation programs that deliver strategy, product development and impact.

Prior to CR, Paul worked at Estee Lauder, creating and operationalizing the green score design tool to integrate sustainability performance metrics into new products. At the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, he focused on engaging engineers in the challenges outlined in United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and launched the first global incubator for hardware start-ups focused on social and environmental impact. Paul’s experience spans the private, nonprofit and policy sectors – including leading US Sustainability for a global flavors company and being on the founding team of the World Bank’s Climate Technology Program as well as the World Bank Liaison and climate lead at the Embassy of Australia in Washington DC. 

Paul has a Master of Public Administration in Economic and Energy Policy from Columbia University, a Master of Arts in International Affairs from Manchester University, UK, and a Bachelor of Science in Geography from the University of Durham, UK.

IN THEIR OWN WORDS:

I’m passionate about the role that technology and innovation play in driving sustainability. I love to travel, see new places, meet people and listen to new perspectives. When I’m not working, you’ll find me spending time with my young family, watching and playing football (soccer) and trying to learn new things (sailing at time of writing).