Roger Ballentine Biography

Roger Ballentine is president of Green Strategies Inc., where he advises clients on energy policy, environmental policy, and sustainability strategy. A former senior official in the Clinton administration, Ballentine played a significant role in shaping national climate strategies and international energy initiatives, contributing to the development of sustainable practices and regulatory frameworks. His experience in high-level policy-making enables him to provide analysis on global energy transitions for governments, corporations, and nonprofit organizations navigating complex regulatory environments.

Ballentine's career includes leading negotiations on major climate agreements and advising on renewable energy deployment, demonstrating his ability to connect technical policy with practical implementation. He regularly appears at industry conferences and corporate events, offering insights on topics such as carbon markets, clean technology innovation, and the challenges of decarbonization. His presentations combine data-driven analysis with strategic perspectives, engaging audiences in discussions on sustainability and energy transition.

At Green Strategies, Ballentine leads efforts in policy advocacy and market analysis, supporting organizations as they adapt to changing environmental regulations. He addresses the challenges of bipartisan climate action and technological scalability, contributing to public discourse on net-zero goals and sustainable development. Through his leadership, Ballentine provides actionable strategies for advancing green initiatives, drawing on extensive experience in energy and environmental policy.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 01/20/2026.

Roger Ballentine Speaking Topics

  • Climate Capitalism

    Markets and the pursuit of profit significantly contributed to the climate challenge. But we can now see how companies can actually increase value and competitiveness by integrating climate change into business strategy. Climate capitalism is about harnessing markets and profit to help solve the climate problem.

  • Sustainability is a Business Strategy Not Philanthropy

    "Sustainability" is best understood as a strategy for creating value and increasing market share. It is not your grandfather's "corporate social responsibility."

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Roger Ballentine Videos

Panel on Responsible BECCS Policy Roadmap | Roger Ballentine

Panel on Responsible BECCS Policy Roadmap | Roger Ballentine

Attention to carbon dioxide removal (CDR) has grown in recent years as policymakers and companies look for additional options to meet net-zero...

Showreel: Capitalism's Role in Climate Change | Roger Ballentine

Showreel: Capitalism's Role in Climate Change | Roger Ballentine

Roger Ballentine, Founding President of Green Strategies Inc and Former Whitehouse Climate Change Chairman, on the role of capitalism in climate...

Interview on Economic Benefits of Sustainability | Roger Ballentine

Interview on Economic Benefits of Sustainability | Roger Ballentine

Roger Ballentine, founding president of Green Strategies Inc, on the economic benefit of sustainability for business. Find out more in this exclusive...

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Roger Ballentine is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Climate Capitalism, Sustainability is a Business Strategy Not Philanthropy and Environmental Advocates Must Change Their Approach to the Private Sector. The estimated speaking fee range to book Roger Ballentine for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Roger Ballentine generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dan W. Reicher, Robert Bryce, Daniel Esty, Bill Nussey and Kate Brandt. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Roger Ballentine for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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