Henrietta Sedgemoor-Ampofo

Report to the CEO and present quarterly to the Board's ESG Committee for a $2.4B tomato, fruit, and nut processor with 11 plants and 3,800 employees. Set SBTi-validated targets (42% Scope 1–2 cut by 2030 vs. 2019); delivered a 31% reduction to date through boiler electrification, heat recovery, and a 48 MW solar-plus-storage PPA. Built the Scope 3 program covering 640 grower partners; launched a regenerative-agriculture incentive that enrolled 118,000 acres and cut fertilizer-related emissions 14%. Cut plant water intensity 27% (1.9B gallons/year saved) through process-water reuse, CIP optimization, and SGMA-aligned groundwater recharge projects. Lead a 22-person team across climate, water, packaging, and reporting; manage a $38M annual sustainability capital budget with a 4.1-year blended payback. Readied the company for California SB 253/261 and EU CSRD disclosures; achieved limited assurance on Scope 1–2 data two years ahead of requirement. Moved 92% of consumer packaging to recyclable or compostable formats in partnership with procurement and three retail customers. Raised CDP Climate score from C to A- in three cycles; ESG-linked revolver saves $1.6M/year in interest.

Led sustainability and environmental health and safety for a grower-owned almond and walnut cooperative with 7 hulling and processing facilities. Launched the first GHG inventory and annual sustainability report; secured $9.4M in CEC and USDA grants for biomass and orchard-recycling projects. Converted hull and shell waste to a biomass and soil-amendment revenue stream worth $5.2M/year. Reduced recordable injury rate 46% and achieved zero air-permit violations over five years.

Managed air, water, and waste compliance for 4 packing plants; led the shift to recycled pallets and reusable plastic containers. Implemented ISO 14001 at all sites; cut landfill waste 58% through organics diversion contracts.

Prepared CEQA documents, air permits, and wastewater discharge reports for food and beverage clients.