Seraphina Wolstenholme-Quarshie

Set SBTi-validated near-term and net-zero targets and delivered a 46% absolute Scope 1-2 reduction versus 2019 across 11 mills and converting plants Built a $140M decarbonization capital plan (biomass boilers, heat recovery, electrification) with a blended 4.1-year payback, approved by the board in two phases Led first CSRD double materiality assessment and ISSB/TCFD-aligned report; achieved limited assurance on 100% of reported climate metrics on the first cycle Launched supplier decarbonization program covering 72% of Scope 3 spend, with 210 suppliers setting targets and an 18% Scope 3 intensity reduction in three years Grew recyclable and compostable packaging lines to 38% of revenue ($520M), winning 6 national retail accounts on LCA-backed sustainability claims Chair quarterly ESG updates to the Board Sustainability Committee; lifted CDP Climate score from C to A- and MSCI ESG rating from BB to A

Created the company's first enterprise ESG strategy and governance model across 4 business units, 14 plants and $2.3B in revenue Built a GHG inventory system for Scope 1, 2 and 3 (15 categories), cutting the annual reporting cycle from 16 weeks to 6 weeks Negotiated 3 virtual power purchase agreements totalling 180 MW, moving renewable electricity from 9% to 71% of global load Ran product LCAs on 40 SKUs, informing redesigns that cut packaging weight 22% and saved $11M annually in materials and freight Managed a team of 12 and a $6M budget; secured Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index inclusion four years running

Directed air, water and waste permitting for 3 integrated pulp and paper mills with zero notices of violation over four years Implemented an ISO 14001 environmental management system across all sites, certified on the first external audit Reduced wastewater BOD discharge 31% and water withdrawal 24% via process water recycling and treatment upgrades Led EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (Subpart AA) submissions and Maine DEP Title V renewals for all facilities Cut landfilled solid waste 58% by converting boiler ash and sludge into beneficial-use soil amendments, saving $2.4M per year

Established energy and water baselines for 6 processing plants and delivered a 19% energy intensity reduction in three years Managed 45 efficiency projects (LED, compressed air, refrigeration) worth $3.8M in annual savings at an average 2.2-year payback Authored the company's first GRI sustainability report and coordinated responses to CDP and key retailer scorecards Trained 300+ employees on environmental programs and launched green teams at every plant

Concentration in environmental finance; capstone on internal carbon pricing.

Magna Cum Laude; thesis on carbon flux in Maine working forests.