Crowley has promoted Meaghan Atkinson to the position of Vice President (VP) of Sustainability. In her new role, Atkinson will lead Crowley’s sustainability journey, and especially drive action to decarbonise across the company’s operations and value chain, in order to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
As Vice President, she will lead the company’s efforts to build partnerships across its industries and value chain, so as to fulfill Crowley’s sustainability commitments.
Vast industry experience
Meaghan Atkinson spearheaded the creation of the company’s first greenhouse gas inventory
In her prior role as Director of Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs, Meaghan Atkinson spearheaded the creation of the company’s first greenhouse gas inventory, leveraging Salesforce’s Net Zero Cloud. She played an integral role in publishing Crowley’s first sustainability report. Her work has led to the company’s submittal of its first emission reduction goals to Science Based Targets initiative as a step towards Crowley’s 2050 net zero commitment.
“Crowley is poised through Meaghan’s leadership to help our people, suppliers, partners and customers advance with cleaner technology and transparent, data-driven results,” said Parker Harrison, the Chief Legal and Risk Officer at Crowley.
Contributions to Crowley’s sustainability journey
Parker Harrison adds, “Her expertise on the environmental, social and government (ESG) dimensions of sustainability have made her a leader inside and outside our organisation. Meaghan’s contributions to Crowley’s sustainability journey to-date have substantially advanced our mission to be the most sustainable and innovative maritime, logistics and technology company in the Americas.”
Prior to joining Crowley, Meaghan Atkinson spent more than 15 years managing sustainability programmes for organisations, such as CSX Corporation and the State of Florida Department of Military Affairs.
Expertise in sustainability strategy
Her industry leadership includes expertise in sustainability strategy and best management practice, environmental regulation and management, ESG reporting and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) building certification.
Meaghan Atkinson holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Florida and a bachelor’s degree in marine sciences from Stockton University.
