Katie Anderson
Director, Resilient Food and Forests, EDF+Business
Work
Katie leads EDF+Business’ Resilient 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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Danone commits to cut dairy methane emissions in partnership with farmers and EDF
January 17, 2023
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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