Katie Anderson
Senior Director, Business, Food and Forests
Work
Areas of expertise:
Corporate sustainability strategy, agricultural supply chain sustainability, agricultural methane, deforestation, jurisdictional approaches
Description
Katie leads EDF+Business’ Food and Forest team, which aims to reduce deforestation, climate and water impacts from global supply chains. Her team works with the world’s largest food and agriculture companies to find win-win solutions for business and the planet.
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.
Katie lives in Cary, North Carolina with her husband and daughter, Abigail, who already has a healthy love for food!
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
Latest pieces
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Why Does Environmental Defense Fund Work with Dairy Companies?
Environmental Defense Fund, November 21, 2023 -
Looking Ahead to COP: Climate Week Takeaways for Food & Agriculture
EDF + Biz, October 6, 2023 -
Danone commits to cutting dairy methane in partnership with farmers and EDF
Growing Returns Blog, January 17, 2023 -
Danone commits to cut dairy methane emissions in partnership with farmers and EDF
EDF + Biz Blog, January 17, 2023 -
Tackling enteric methane
EDF Business, September 15, 2022 -
New report highlights opportunities for meat and dairy companies
EDF + Biz Blog, September 15, 2022 -
Demystifying the enteric solutions market for food and agriculture companies
EDF + Biz Blog, June 17, 2022 -
Methane is the climate opportunity food companies can’t afford to miss
EDF + Biz Blog, March 3, 2022