In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Elizabeth Carlson, Tricon’s Chief Sustainability Officer. Elizabeth focuses on developing and driving the company’s sustainability strategy and initiatives. Her background is in corporate responsibility, economic development, and environmental and social impact in non-profit and private sector organizations with experience across the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Before joining Tricon, Elizabeth worked in various sustainability-related roles on construction and engineering projects in the oil, gas, and mining industries, most recently leading global sustainability at McDermott International. She holds a B.A. in International Studies and Russian from the University of North Carolina and an M.Phil in Development Studies from the University of Cambridge.
Tricon is a chemical trading and distribution company headquartered in Houston with business relationships in approximately 140 countries across the globe. Listen as Amanda and Elizabeth discuss various topics, including Tricon’s overall approach to responsible sourcing, human rights in their supply chain, and the circular economy. As a best practice for sustainability leaders seeking insights on structuring programs, Elizabeth describes a framework consisting of three sustainability pillars, all rooted in a strong governance foundation.
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Resource Links
Tricon’s Sustainability Report: PowerPoint Presentation (triconenergy.com)