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 food companies must act now to protect public funding for climate-smart agriculture
Growing Returns, June 5, 2024 -
Why food companies must act now to protect public funding for climate-smart agriculture
EDF Growing Returns, June 5, 2024 -
Strategic Roadmaps for SBTi Forest, Land, & Agriculture Targets
EDF + Biz, April 8, 2024 -
Climate Action Explained: A Must-Have Guide to Reducing Food Emissions
EDF + Biz, April 8, 2024 -
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 cut dairy methane emissions in partnership with farmers and EDF
EDF + Biz Blog, January 17, 2023 -
Danone commits to cutting dairy methane in partnership with farmers and EDF
Growing Returns Blog, January 17, 2023
Press materials
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Clover Sonoma and Starbucks Join Global Alliance to Tackle Methane Emissions from Dairy
April 24, 2024 -
Leadership in action: global food corporations and environmental defense fund unite to tackle dairy methane emissions
December 5, 2023 -
Surge of Interest in Soil Carbon Credits Requires Swift Action to Set Clear Standards
July 26, 2021