Elaine Strunk

Elaine Strunk is a sustainability leader at McDonald's with an impressive professional background. She currently serves as Sr. Director, Global Sustainability - Food & Planet Impact at McDonald's, a role she has held since January 2022.1 Previously, she was the Director, Global Sustainability (Restaurant and Non-food) at the company since April 2017.1

Professional Background

• Education:
  • Bachelors of Science from Michigan State University (2003-2005)1
  • Harvard University Extension School Courses (2007)1
  • Harvard University studies in Adult Development, Organizational Psychology, and Sustainability (2014-2016)1
  • HBX / Harvard Business School Credential of Readiness (2015)1

Sustainability Leadership

Strunk is recognized as a prominent sustainability leader who is driving change at scale through McDonald's global network.2 Her expertise lies at the intersection of technology, business, and design to create positive change in the food industry.2

Notable Achievements

• Led a significant renewable energy initiative where McDonald's signed a virtual power purchase agreement for 189 MW of solar energy, which will help avoid approximately 170,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually3
• Develops and manages global Food & Planet Impact strategies, including Nutrition & Public Health, Sustainable Restaurants, and Climate Action impact goals1

She holds a LEED G.A. certification from the US Green Building Council1 and is known for her strategic approach to corporate sustainability.