Jenny Ahlen

Work

Jenny Ahlen helps manage Environmental Defense Fund's on-site partnership with Walmart in Bentonville, AR, advancing sustainable business practices throughout its operations and supply chain. Jenny’s primary areas of responsibility include mitigating greenhouse gas impacts from Walmart’s supply chain, carbon life cycle inventory and analysis, and renewable energy.

Background

Prior to joining EDF in 2011, Jenny worked for the Arkansas Economic Development Commission in two different roles, first as the Renewable Energy Programs Manager for the Arkansas Energy Office, and then for the Strategic Planning Division, with a focus on energy policy and legislation. Before Jenny moved back to Arkansas from Boston, she worked for Abt Associates Inc. as an analyst, estimating the costs and benefits of environmental regulations for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Jenny has a MA in Energy and Environmental Analysis and a BA in Environmental Analysis and Policy from Boston University’s Center for Energy and Environmental Studies. .

Education

• MA, Energy and Environmental Analysis, Boston University’s Center for Energy and Environmental Studies
• BA, Environmental Analysis and Policy, Boston University’s Center for Energy and Environmental Studies