2024 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit
June 11-13, 2024 | Baltimore, MD
Baltimore Convention Center
Erika Covington
Supply Chain Sustainability Manager
Land O’ Lakes
Bio:
Erika Covington joined the Land O’ Lakes supply chain team after graduating with her Masters in Bioengineering from North Carolina A&T State university in 2018. She is a motivated & passionate engineer who is energized about providing her technical aptitude & strategic vision to a modern and innovative company. In her capacity as supply chain sustainability manager, she leads carbon accounting and LOL’s strategic roadmap to meet their 2030 Greenhouse Gas, water and waste targets. Our planet faces long-term climate challenges Erika notes - and the way large enterprises choose to approach the future is essential to brand integrity and market access. Industry professionals have a critical role to play in shaping the future of our planet she adds – and being on the front lines of the action is something she wouldn't change for the world.
Schedule
Thursday, June 13
10:30am - 11:30am
All Hands on Deck: Uniting Teams to Tackle Food Waste from Boardroom to Break Room
Breakout Session 3
What can businesses do to empower every team member to champion the fight against food waste? From store clerks to kitchen chefs, employees are the unsung ambassadors with the potential to propel food waste action to the forefront of business operations. To truly succeed in waste reduction, it's imperative to engage every member of your team, as everyone shares the responsibility of maximizing our food resources. This session will highlight successful employee engagement models — discover effective strategies to implement within your organization and join in the sharing of learnings and ideas. It’s all hands on deck to fight food waste!