Cherita Young is a seasoned ESG strategist aligning sustainability, data, and equity to help organizations lead with purpose and impact
With over a decade of experience in ESG strategy, environmental data governance, and cross-sector collaboration, I lead organizations in transforming sustainability from compliance to competitive advantage. I’ve built enterprise-wide reporting frameworks for Fortune 500 companies, unified global teams under shared climate goals, and influenced industry standards through strategic partnerships. My work consistently drives measurable performance gains—reducing data gaps, embedding ESG metrics into business operations, and strengthening stakeholder trust—while shaping the future of sustainability reporting at scale.
Netflix, Inc
2021 – 2024
Led Netflix’s global environmental data governance strategy, uniting 20+ teams across corporate, production, and operations to deliver audit-ready sustainability metrics. Positioned ESG reporting as a strategic business priority, embedding climate considerations into decision-making and aligning disclosures with leading frameworks. Oversaw major systems modernization, establishing scalable platforms and governance protocols that strengthened reporting integrity and shaped industry best practices.
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
2019 - 2021
Directed portfolio-wide ESG data strategy for a national real estate leader, standardizing metrics and aligning performance with investor expectations. Built cross-functional alignment between property teams and executives, integrating sustainability KPIs into operations. Developed acquisition onboarding frameworks that accelerated ESG integration and positioned sustainability as a driver of portfolio value.
Anschutz Entertainment Group
2016 - 2019
Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District
2013 - 2016
Served as corporate lead for energy and environmental reporting across global sports, music, and entertainment properties. Established consistent data governance practices, engaged leadership and operations teams worldwide, and guided the launch of enterprise-wide initiatives to advance carbon reduction, resource efficiency, and public transparency in sustainability.
Oversaw regulatory compliance programs for a diverse industrial region, balancing technical oversight with stakeholder engagement. Developed policies, standardized reporting protocols, and built trusted relationships with businesses, community leaders, and agencies to align environmental protection goals with operational realities.
Founded SAGE Impact Co to help mission-driven organizations turn sustainability and social impact ambitions into strategic, actionable outcomes. Through a lens of equity and environmental accountability, I partner with clients to align ESG priorities, lay the foundation for reporting, and strengthen stakeholder engagement. With a focus on Strategy, Alignment, Governance, and Engagement, SAGE empowers teams to simplify data, communicate progress, and lead with purpose in a rapidly evolving sustainability and social impact landscape.