Katie Anderson
Senior Manager, Supply Chain, EDF+Business
Work
Katie is a senior manager at EDF+Business, which for 25 years has been bringing innovative solutions to high-impact companies – including McDonald’s, Smithfield Foods and Walmart. Katie leads EDF+Business’ work to eliminate deforestation from global supply chains. To combat deforestation, Katie advocates for the “jurisdictional approach,” where companies work in concert with local government and other stakeholders across sourcing regions to promote sustainable development. Her recent accomplishments include advising Walmart on its new jurisdictional approach commitment and helping to launch the Corporate Action Group in Mato Grosso, Brazil.
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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To meet sustainability goals, food companies need to slash methane
June 29, 2021
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Corporate sustainability action steps: what’s next for forests (2020 and beyond)?
December 17, 2019
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Four frightening ways the fires in Brazil’s Amazon will impact businesses
August 26, 2019
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Good news and new tools to help companies fight against global deforestation
May 15, 2019
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Bolsonaro, Brazil and why your company should care
October 27, 2018
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At GCAS, Walmart and Unilever show leadership on forests: 3 big reasons to join them
September 13, 2018
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New tactics to meet 2020 deforestation goals
August 20, 2018
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How ag retailers are helping improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay
September 7, 2016
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Cover crops: a new opportunity for ag retailers
August 18, 2016
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How this ag retailer is changing the entire U.S. food production system
July 13, 2016