Environment Sustainability Rotary Action Group

Steven Bender, President of The Rotary Club of Newport Beach, a passionate advocate for environmental sustainability and community development has served as the CEO and consultant to known corporations and non-profit organizations worldwide. His roles as the Global Partnership Ambassador for the United Nations Association-Orange County and CEO of Newport Homes, showcases Steve’s diverse involvement in sustainable projects, green building, affordable housing and tiny homes. Steve recently traveled to Ukraine to engage with the International Chamber of Commerce in discussions about rebuilding the country with green technology for the country’s rebuilding efforts post-war. During his visit, he explored initiatives he supports, focused on removing landmines from agricultural areas. Additionally, Steve has been conducting meetings with banks and businesses across four continents, addressing environmental projects and carbon credit trading.
A passionate advocate for environmental sustainability and community development, Steve was the Founding Director of the US Green Chamber and Co-Founder of the Global Climate Pledge program which is now in almost 100 countries! Steve is the current Director of the Environmental and Sustainability Rotary Action Group for Western North America which is comprised of over 1700 Rotary Clubs and the Director on the board for Rotary Climate Action Team. His global outreach includes speaking engagements with business owners, government organizations, and NGOs, where he passionately promotes and educates on environmental and social issues and projects.
As the CEO of Sea 2 Sky Solutions, Steve’s influence extends globally, with strategic partners and offices in Newport Beach, Mexico City, Bangkok, Tiawan and Panama. He is a consultant for various environmental initiatives, including Oceans Week 2024 in Mexico, EarthX, and the 7 Seas Initiative. Steve is also a founder of The Rotary Reef Project, emphasizing his dedication to oceans, island nations, and coastal communities.