Ashley N. P. Allen

Ashley N. P. Allen is an experienced sustainability leader and climate change champion with nearly 20 years of experience in both the private and public sectors. She currently serves as the Senior Advisor for Corporate Sustainability at CO2EFFICIENT, a role she began in March 2024.12

Career Highlights

Current Roles::

• Founder & President of CSO Copilot LLC (since January 2024)
• Senior Advisor, Corporate Sustainability at CO2EFFICIENT (since March 2024)

Previous Positions::

• Chief Sustainability Officer at Oatly (July 2020 - January 2024)
• Climate and Land Senior Manager at Mars (June 2017 - July 2020)
• Various roles in the U.S. government, including positions at USAID, U.S. Department of State, and the White House Council on Environmental Quality (2008-2014)

Achievements and Expertise

At Oatly, Ashley built an industry-leading Global Sustainability Department, designed a global corporate sustainability strategy, and helped the company make significant strides in environmental and social goals.1 Her work included sourcing 100% renewable electricity for operations, achieving 89% of packaging made from renewable or recycled materials, and improving diversity, equity, and inclusion among employees.1

During her time in government service, Ashley was part of the U.S. team that negotiated the Paris Agreement on Climate Change in 2015.1 She has also overseen multi-million dollar climate change partnerships and programs, demonstrating her ability to navigate complex global organizations and form partnerships across cultures.12

Recognition

Ashley has received several honors for her work in sustainability and climate leadership:

• AdWeek 50 Behind-the-Scenes Business Leaders (2023)
• Woman in Climate Leadership by Business Insider (2023)
• One of the "Badass Women Shaping Climate Action" by Greenbiz (2022)12

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources and Environmental Science from the University of Illinois
• Master of Public Affairs in International Environmental Policy from Indiana University1

Ashley's extensive experience and leadership in sustainability make her a valuable asset to CO2EFFICIENT and the broader field of corporate sustainability.