Episode 2. Sustainability Leadership in Action: What it Takes to be Director of ESG with Molly Laverty
Description
In this podcast episode, Louis DeMaso talks with Molly Laverty, the Director of ESG for Del Monte Foods, about her journey from working directly with coffee suppliers to managing a multinational sustainability program. They discuss the sustainability challenges faced by the food industry, including measuring scope three emissions accurately, and how Molly works cross-functionally with departments like transportation, agriculture, and packaging to achieve Del Monte's sustainability goals. They also touch on the importance of collaboration, building consensus, data and analytics, supply chain management, and public speaking in sustainability careers. Molly shares her tips for preparing for public speaking engagements, the skills she's currently working on developing, and what success looks like in her role. This engaging conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in sustainability, corporate responsibility, and the food industry. Read more about this episode on the Sustainability Skill Set website.
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