This episode explores sustainability at Aramark and busts three myths and misconceptions about climate impact and how Aramark and its partners can reduce carbon emissions. Our guest is Kate Hanley, Global Climate Strategy Director for Aramark.
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Kate Hanley, Director of Global Climate Strategy
As Director, Global Climate Strategy for Aramark, Kate is responsible for tracking progress toward and developing a pathway to achieve Aramark's climate commitments including 2030 science-based greenhouse gas reduction targets, net zero emissions by 2050, and a commitment to reduce food emissions 25% by 2030 under WRI's Coolfood Pledge. Kate collaborates across the organization on initiatives such as low-carbon menus, efficient operations, and sustainable sourcing.
Previously, Kate worked as Sustainability Director for the Town of Concord, MA, where she was responsible for launching the town’s first comprehensive climate action and resilience plan. Kate also spent 5 years at Environmental Defense Fund in Boston where she managed EDF Climate Corps, a network of professionals united to advance climate solutions and the leading graduate fellowship program in energy and sustainability.
Kate holds a dual degree from Clark University, MBA and MS in Environmental Science and Policy, as well as a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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About Aramark
Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) proudly serves the world’s leading educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, world champion sports teams, prominent healthcare providers, iconic destinations and cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 15 countries around the world with food and facilities management. Because of our hospitality culture, our employees strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and the planet. Aramark has been recognized on FORTUNE’s list of “World’s Most Admired Companies,” The Civic 50 by Points of Light 2024, Fair360’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity” and “Top Companies for Black Executives,” Newsweek’s list of “America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024,” the HRC’s “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality,” and earned a score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index. Learn more at www.aramark.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram.
