Michael Hewett

Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Compliance and Real Estate Due Diligence

Michael Hewett is an experienced environmental and sustainability professional who currently serves as the Director of Environmental and Sustainability Programs at Publix Super Markets, Inc., a position he has held since January 2006.1 3 With over 20 years of experience in environmental management, Hewett has built a career focused on regulatory compliance and sustainability programs.2

Career Highlights

Current Role at Publix: In his current position, Hewett oversees the development and implementation of comprehensive environmental and social programs for Publix. His responsibilities include:

Eliminating environmental risks
Avoiding operational disruptions
Ensuring continued expansion
Creating new initiatives for sustainable development
Supporting program integration corporate-wide
Realizing cost savings through resource conservation
Promoting Publix's social and environmental programs through various channels1

Previous Experience: Before joining Publix, Hewett held the following positions:

Director of Environmental Affairs at La-Z-Boy, Inc. (October 2000 - December 2005)
Special Projects Section Manager at Florida Department of Environmental Protection (July 1991 - September 2000)1

Education and Qualifications

Hewett holds the following educational qualifications:

BS and MSE degrees from the University of Central Florida (1986-1991)1
Licensed Professional Engineer2

Professional Affiliations

Hewett is actively involved in several industry organizations:

Member of the Food Marketing Institute's Sustainability Leadership Committee
Member of the Retail Industry Leaders Association's Sustainability Initiative
Member of the Florida Retail Federation's Sustainability Council
Board member of the Council for Sustainable Florida2

Through his role at Publix, Hewett has been instrumental in implementing various sustainability initiatives, including energy conservation, waste reduction, recycling, and associate outreach programs.4 His expertise and leadership have contributed to Publix's ongoing efforts to improve its environmental performance and promote sustainable practices throughout the organization.