About Katie Anderson

Katie Anderson

Senior Director, Business, Food and Forests

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Raleigh, North Carolina Office

Work

Areas of expertise:

Corporate sustainability strategy, agricultural supply chain sustainability, agricultural methane

As Senior Director, Katie works to catalyze the food and agriculture industry to set ambitious climate goals and implement strategies for improving environmental outcomes at scale. Katie has nearly a decade of experience advising companies like Walmart and Danone on how to reduce the climate impacts of their global supply chains, with a particular focus on reducing methane and nitrous oxide emissions, and stopping tropical deforestation. Katie has a Masters of Environmental Management degree from Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment.

Background

Katie developed a passion for sustainable agriculture after spending a summer in India in college, where she learned firsthand about the opportunities to create strong agricultural economies and thriving forests. Prior to her current role on EDF+Business, she led EDF’s work to engage agricultural retailers as champions for sustainability, including supporting its partnership with United Suppliers. Throughout her career, she has created win-win solutions for businesses and the planet by helping companies reduce deforestation, improve water quality and decrease greenhouse gas emissions from food production internationally and domestically.

Education

  • Master of Environmental Management, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University
  • Certificate in Sustainable Systems Analysis, Duke University
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology and Environmental Science and Policy, Duke University

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