Month: February 2026

Being a leading provider of high-performance mineral and material solutions goes beyond delivering quality products. Everything we do is in support of our core mission and vision that guides our approach as an organization:

• Our Mission: Responsibly provide minerals solutions for a better tomorrow.
• Our Vision: Covia is the leading minerals solutions provider, and through the passion and commitment of our people, we enable our customers’ success—ensuring an enduring and sustainable future for our company.

Across plants, labs, customer partnerships, and communities, Covia teams demonstrate what it truly means to operate responsibly, with passion and commitment. From safety and teamwork to growth, courage, and customer focus, here’s a look back at how Covia’s values shaped real decisions, meaningful progress, and shared success throughout 2025.

Safety: Our North Star

Safety remains the foundation of everything we do at Covia. It is not a box to check or a metric to chase. If we’re not operating safely, we are failing in our mission.

Covia’s commitment to safety was fully on display at the Troy Grove Resin plant, a facility that hasn’t had a lost-time incident in more than 10 years. Every day, the facility’s 17 team members share a mindset rooted in trust, accountability, and pride, understanding that safety is a shared responsibility that affects each person, their fellow employees, and their loved ones at home.

“Safety starts with us,” said Troy Grove Resin Operations Manager Jennifer Perry. “Many of these guys have worked side-by-side for decades. They’re not just protecting themselves; they’re protecting each other.”

Read the full story: Processes, People, and Pride: Inside Covia’s Troy Grove Resin Plant

Team: Growing Together at Every Stage

The way we work with each other is crucial for ensuring that our passion and commitment can drive our success. Covia’s ability to achieve our vision is dependent on building high-performing work teams that learn and grow together and as individuals.

In 2025, a series of stories highlighted how Covia invests in people not just as employees, but as individuals with potential. Learning is an ongoing process, and we strive to provide hands-on learning, mentorship, and trust to everyone, from interns who are new to the industry to established employees looking to grow.

“I have a college degree, but you don’t go to school for manufacturing resin-coated sand,” Jennifer Perry said. “Covia gave me the opportunity to get out there and learn, and that opened the door for me to spread my wings and continue to grow.”

Read the full stories:

• The Next Generation of Talent: Investing in the Future Through Internship
• From Intern to Employee: Gary Vinson and Blake Rader’s Journey at Covia
• Jennifer Perry: Elevating People, Process, and Product

Customers: Focused on What Matters Most

Customer success is central to Covia’s vision. In 2025, this commitment was evident throughout the organization. The work of all teams, whether they interact directly with customers or support those who do, matters in how well we can provide the minerals solutions our customers need.

At Covia’s Elco and Tamms plants, that commitment is deeply personal. The pride behind the work done at both plants is unmistakable, with teams taking measures to increase the output of fine-grade products and reduce operating times. These proactive process improvements are an example of how the team’s hard work impacts repeat customers from all over the world.

“People here feel like what they’re doing matters,” said Elco and Tamms Plant Manager Bleve Willoughby. “Our team takes pride in making a premium product that makes a difference for our customers.”

Read the full story: Local Roots, Global Reach: Inside Covia’s Elco and Tamms Plants

Growth: Innovating for the Future

As Covia continues to grow, we must embrace opportunities and adapt as necessary to continue being the leader in our industry. That dedication also requires us to innovate and do things we’ve never done.

In 2025, innovation played a central role in our commitment to growth. The opening of the Covia Innovation Center was instrumental in accelerating the journey from mineral to market. That philosophy carries through in advanced applications like 3D sand printing, where Covia’s consistency, reliability, and technical expertise support new manufacturing possibilities.

“We are not just a raw material supplier – we are a mineral solutions provider,” said Mike Marcely, Covia’s EVP, US/Canada and Business Development. “We grow together with our customers, and we take a customer-centric approach to innovation.”

Read the full stories:

• From Mineral to Market: Meet the Covia Innovation Center
• Additive Advantage: Why Foundries Are Turning to 3D Sand Printing

Courage: Doing the Right Thing, Even When It’s Hard

Covia’s mission is to responsibly provide minerals solutions for a better tomorrow. Our ambition and strategic drive for growth won’t always be easy to pursue, but it is essential that we make the right decisions for our customers, team members, and communities as we move forward.

A commitment to courage was on full display at Covia’s Hephzibah plant, a 125-year-old facility that sets the standard in kaolin clay mining. The plant has a rich history as an active part of the local community, and the Hephzibah team was quick to help out in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Whether through community involvement, long-term stewardship, or standing firm on values, Covia’s courage shows up in actions that prioritize people and place over convenience.

“We don’t just work here,” said Hephzibah Senior Plant Manager Adam Beatty. “We live here, too. And that means giving back in every way we can.”

Read the full story: Kaolin Clay, Community, and Commitment: Celebrating 125 Years at Covia’s Hephzibah Plant

Covia’s Values: Operational, Not Aspirational

In 2025, Covia’s values guided how we can ensure an enduring and sustainable future for our company. They are a core part of why progress is possible, and they continue to transform our expertise into solutions that make a meaningful impact on the customers and communities we serve.

Being a leading provider of high-performance mineral and material solutions goes beyond delivering quality products. Everything we do is in support of our core mission and vision that guides our approach as an organization:

• Our Mission: Responsibly provide minerals solutions for a better tomorrow.
• Our Vision: Covia is the leading minerals solutions provider, and through the passion and commitment of our people, we enable our customers’ success—ensuring an enduring and sustainable future for our company.

Across plants, labs, customer partnerships, and communities, Covia teams demonstrate what it truly means to operate responsibly, with passion and commitment. From safety and teamwork to growth, courage, and customer focus, here’s a look back at how Covia’s values shaped real decisions, meaningful progress, and shared success throughout 2025.

Safety: Our North Star

Safety remains the foundation of everything we do at Covia. It is not a box to check or a metric to chase. If we’re not operating safely, we are failing in our mission.

Covia’s commitment to safety was fully on display at the Troy Grove Resin plant, a facility that hasn’t had a lost-time incident in more than 10 years. Every day, the facility’s 17 team members share a mindset rooted in trust, accountability, and pride, understanding that safety is a shared responsibility that affects each person, their fellow employees, and their loved ones at home.

“Safety starts with us,” said Troy Grove Resin Operations Manager Jennifer Perry. “Many of these guys have worked side-by-side for decades. They’re not just protecting themselves; they’re protecting each other.”

Read the full story: Processes, People, and Pride: Inside Covia’s Troy Grove Resin Plant

Team: Growing Together at Every Stage

The way we work with each other is crucial for ensuring that our passion and commitment can drive our success. Covia’s ability to achieve our vision is dependent on building high-performing work teams that learn and grow together and as individuals.

In 2025, a series of stories highlighted how Covia invests in people not just as employees, but as individuals with potential. Learning is an ongoing process, and we strive to provide hands-on learning, mentorship, and trust to everyone, from interns who are new to the industry to established employees looking to grow.

“I have a college degree, but you don’t go to school for manufacturing resin-coated sand,” Jennifer Perry said. “Covia gave me the opportunity to get out there and learn, and that opened the door for me to spread my wings and continue to grow.”

Read the full stories:

• The Next Generation of Talent: Investing in the Future Through Internship
• From Intern to Employee: Gary Vinson and Blake Rader’s Journey at Covia
• Jennifer Perry: Elevating People, Process, and Product

Customers: Focused on What Matters Most

Customer success is central to Covia’s vision. In 2025, this commitment was evident throughout the organization. The work of all teams, whether they interact directly with customers or support those who do, matters in how well we can provide the minerals solutions our customers need.

At Covia’s Elco and Tamms plants, that commitment is deeply personal. The pride behind the work done at both plants is unmistakable, with teams taking measures to increase the output of fine-grade products and reduce operating times. These proactive process improvements are an example of how the team’s hard work impacts repeat customers from all over the world.

“People here feel like what they’re doing matters,” said Elco and Tamms Plant Manager Bleve Willoughby. “Our team takes pride in making a premium product that makes a difference for our customers.”

Read the full story: Local Roots, Global Reach: Inside Covia’s Elco and Tamms Plants

Growth: Innovating for the Future

As Covia continues to grow, we must embrace opportunities and adapt as necessary to continue being the leader in our industry. That dedication also requires us to innovate and do things we’ve never done.

In 2025, innovation played a central role in our commitment to growth. The opening of the Covia Innovation Center was instrumental in accelerating the journey from mineral to market. That philosophy carries through in advanced applications like 3D sand printing, where Covia’s consistency, reliability, and technical expertise support new manufacturing possibilities.

“We are not just a raw material supplier – we are a mineral solutions provider,” said Mike Marcely, Covia’s EVP, US/Canada and Business Development. “We grow together with our customers, and we take a customer-centric approach to innovation.”

Read the full stories:

• From Mineral to Market: Meet the Covia Innovation Center
• Additive Advantage: Why Foundries Are Turning to 3D Sand Printing

Courage: Doing the Right Thing, Even When It’s Hard

Covia’s mission is to responsibly provide minerals solutions for a better tomorrow. Our ambition and strategic drive for growth won’t always be easy to pursue, but it is essential that we make the right decisions for our customers, team members, and communities as we move forward.

A commitment to courage was on full display at Covia’s Hephzibah plant, a 125-year-old facility that sets the standard in kaolin clay mining. The plant has a rich history as an active part of the local community, and the Hephzibah team was quick to help out in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Whether through community involvement, long-term stewardship, or standing firm on values, Covia’s courage shows up in actions that prioritize people and place over convenience.

“We don’t just work here,” said Hephzibah Senior Plant Manager Adam Beatty. “We live here, too. And that means giving back in every way we can.”

Read the full story: Kaolin Clay, Community, and Commitment: Celebrating 125 Years at Covia’s Hephzibah Plant

Covia’s Values: Operational, Not Aspirational

In 2025, Covia’s values guided how we can ensure an enduring and sustainable future for our company. They are a core part of why progress is possible, and they continue to transform our expertise into solutions that make a meaningful impact on the customers and communities we serve.

LOS ANGELES, February 19, 2026 /3BL/ – Global Green, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) will convene an invite-only Executive Leadership Forum at EarthX this April, bringing together senior leaders to advance a shared vision for healthier, more resilient cities. The forum will gather executives and experts from industry, academia, public health, civil society and mission-driven organizations to explore how resilient, people-centered buildings and organizational strategies can improve human health, strengthen communities and bolster resilience in the face of growing climate and societal risks.

Held on April 22, 2026, alongside EarthX in Dallas, the Executive Leadership Forum will sit at the nexus of people and communities, health and well-being, the built environment and infrastructure, sustainability, resilience, and risk reduction. Designed as an interactive, solutions-oriented exchange, the convening will focus on translating science, policy and leadership into practical action, charting a path forward for leaders who recognize the profound influence that buildings and organizational decisions have on people and cities.

“It’s an honor to host this Executive Leadership Forum and to welcome Global Green, WBCSD, and IWBI to Dallas this April,” said Trammell S. Crow, Founder, EarthX. “This convening will be a critical part of EarthX 2026, bringing the right leaders together at the right moment to accelerate practical solutions that strengthen health, resilience, and long-term value for communities.”

For business leaders, these issues are no longer peripheral: decisions about buildings, workplaces and organizational strategy now directly shape workforce performance, risk exposure, operating resilience, and long-term value creation.

“This is a pivotal moment for business to build on the leadership it has demonstrated for years,” said Bill Sisson, Executive Director of Americas, WBCSD. “As climate, physical, and social risks increasingly affect operations, assets, and workforces, companies are being called to move beyond incremental change. Forums like this help senior leaders align on practical, scalable solutions that integrate health and resilience into core business strategy—strengthening performance and long-term value at the scale the moment demands.

The Forum will feature a carefully curated group of nearly 50 senior leaders, including CEOs, sustainability and resilience executives, public health experts, real estate and infrastructure leaders, risk professionals, city and community leaders, and philanthropic and NGO partners. Through fireside conversations, expert insights and facilitated small-group dialogue, participants will surface new ideas, proven practices and practical tools to accelerate progress across sectors.

“We are seizing this opportunity to come together and align as leaders, breaking down silos to coordinate more effectively and collaborate more deeply,” said Bill Bridge, CEO, Global Green. “The challenges facing our cities demand coordinated leadership. By convening decision-makers who shape buildings, organizations and communities, we can drive outcomes that are not only ambitious, but actionable and enduring.”

Programming will include a signature fireside conversation, multi-sector panels and spotlight sessions on innovations shaping the future of healthy and resilient buildings, and interactive working sessions focused on applying best practices and overcoming barriers to implementation. The Forum will also spotlight confirmed speakers and notable participating organizations, with additional leaders to be announced in the coming weeks.

“Health is the connective tissue between human performance, corporate resilience and environmental stewardship,” said IWBI President and CEO Rachel Hodgdon. “By uniting science with executive leadership, we are recognizing a fundamental truth: you cannot have resilient cities without healthy people and healthy buildings. Our mission is to move this dialogue into action, accelerating market transformation and lasting change.”

The invitation-only Executive Leadership Forum is designed to drive meaningful collaboration and tangible outcomes. A flagship result of the convening will be a special EarthX executive report, shaped by forum participants, that lays out a roadmap for healthier, more resilient cities. Serving as a call to action, the post-event report will focus on leadership priorities for healthy, resilient cities, defining critical areas for action and offering leaders across sectors a clear framework to align efforts, mobilize partnerships and accelerate solutions at scale.

Media contacts:
Global Green: amy@bigpicpr.com
WBCSD: tcalandro@purposefulstrategies.com
IWBI: media@wellcertified.com

About the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)   
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is the leading community of around 230 global businesses making sustainability performance a key driver for competitiveness. Established in 1995, WBCSD is a non-profit member-led organization that connects business leaders through all sectors and major economies, and creates the tools and frameworks to scale collective impact, drive cross-sector innovation, and shape an ambitious, enabling policy agenda. We operate from seven offices worldwide — in Geneva, New York, Chicago, Amsterdam, London, Singapore and Wuhan — enabling collaboration across value chains and geographies. Together with our members, we are rewiring economic and financial systems to support the transition to a net-zero, nature-positive, and inclusive future that creates business value.
Follow us on LinkedIn and Bluesky
www.wbcsd.org

About Global Green
Global Green is the American affiliate of Green Cross International (GCI), an international non- governmental organization founded by President Gorbachev in 1993. For nearly 30 years, Global Green has served as a recognized national leader in advancing smart solutions to climate change that improve lives and protect the planet, with the mission to foster a global value shift toward a sustainable and secure future. Programmatically, Global Green works to create green cities, neighborhoods, affordable housing, and schools to protect environmental health, improve livability, create sustainable communities, and support the planet’s natural systems. In service of its mission, Global Green has partnered with over 50 organizations including local and federal governments, Fortune 100 companies, academic institutions, international groups and private foundations.

About the International WELL Building Institute
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is a public benefit corporation and the global authority for transforming health and well-being in buildings, organizations and communities. In pursuit of its public-health mission, IWBI mobilizes its community through the development and administration of the WELL Building Standard (WELL), WELL for residential, WELL Community Standard, its WELL ratings and management of the WELL AP credential. IWBI also translates research into practice, develops educational resources and advocates for policies that promote people-first places for everyone, everywhere. More information on WELL can be found here.

International WELL Building Institute, IWBI, the WELL Building Standard, WELL v2, WELL Certified, WELL AP, WELL EP, WELL Score, The WELL Conference, We Are WELL, the WELL Community Standard, WELL Health-Safety Rated, WELL Performance Rated, WELL Equity Rated, WELL Equity, WELL Coworking Rated, WELL Residence, Works with WELL, WELL and others, and their related logos are trademarks or certification marks of International WELL Building Institute pbc in the United States and other countries.

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LOS ANGELES, February 19, 2026 /3BL/ – Global Green, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) will convene an invite-only Executive Leadership Forum at EarthX this April, bringing together senior leaders to advance a shared vision for healthier, more resilient cities. The forum will gather executives and experts from industry, academia, public health, civil society and mission-driven organizations to explore how resilient, people-centered buildings and organizational strategies can improve human health, strengthen communities and bolster resilience in the face of growing climate and societal risks.

Held on April 22, 2026, alongside EarthX in Dallas, the Executive Leadership Forum will sit at the nexus of people and communities, health and well-being, the built environment and infrastructure, sustainability, resilience, and risk reduction. Designed as an interactive, solutions-oriented exchange, the convening will focus on translating science, policy and leadership into practical action, charting a path forward for leaders who recognize the profound influence that buildings and organizational decisions have on people and cities.

“It’s an honor to host this Executive Leadership Forum and to welcome Global Green, WBCSD, and IWBI to Dallas this April,” said Trammell S. Crow, Founder, EarthX. “This convening will be a critical part of EarthX 2026, bringing the right leaders together at the right moment to accelerate practical solutions that strengthen health, resilience, and long-term value for communities.”

For business leaders, these issues are no longer peripheral: decisions about buildings, workplaces and organizational strategy now directly shape workforce performance, risk exposure, operating resilience, and long-term value creation.

“This is a pivotal moment for business to build on the leadership it has demonstrated for years,” said Bill Sisson, Executive Director of Americas, WBCSD. “As climate, physical, and social risks increasingly affect operations, assets, and workforces, companies are being called to move beyond incremental change. Forums like this help senior leaders align on practical, scalable solutions that integrate health and resilience into core business strategy—strengthening performance and long-term value at the scale the moment demands.

The Forum will feature a carefully curated group of nearly 50 senior leaders, including CEOs, sustainability and resilience executives, public health experts, real estate and infrastructure leaders, risk professionals, city and community leaders, and philanthropic and NGO partners. Through fireside conversations, expert insights and facilitated small-group dialogue, participants will surface new ideas, proven practices and practical tools to accelerate progress across sectors.

“We are seizing this opportunity to come together and align as leaders, breaking down silos to coordinate more effectively and collaborate more deeply,” said Bill Bridge, CEO, Global Green. “The challenges facing our cities demand coordinated leadership. By convening decision-makers who shape buildings, organizations and communities, we can drive outcomes that are not only ambitious, but actionable and enduring.”

Programming will include a signature fireside conversation, multi-sector panels and spotlight sessions on innovations shaping the future of healthy and resilient buildings, and interactive working sessions focused on applying best practices and overcoming barriers to implementation. The Forum will also spotlight confirmed speakers and notable participating organizations, with additional leaders to be announced in the coming weeks.

“Health is the connective tissue between human performance, corporate resilience and environmental stewardship,” said IWBI President and CEO Rachel Hodgdon. “By uniting science with executive leadership, we are recognizing a fundamental truth: you cannot have resilient cities without healthy people and healthy buildings. Our mission is to move this dialogue into action, accelerating market transformation and lasting change.”

The invitation-only Executive Leadership Forum is designed to drive meaningful collaboration and tangible outcomes. A flagship result of the convening will be a special EarthX executive report, shaped by forum participants, that lays out a roadmap for healthier, more resilient cities. Serving as a call to action, the post-event report will focus on leadership priorities for healthy, resilient cities, defining critical areas for action and offering leaders across sectors a clear framework to align efforts, mobilize partnerships and accelerate solutions at scale.

Media contacts:
Global Green: amy@bigpicpr.com
WBCSD: tcalandro@purposefulstrategies.com
IWBI: media@wellcertified.com

About the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)   
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is the leading community of around 230 global businesses making sustainability performance a key driver for competitiveness. Established in 1995, WBCSD is a non-profit member-led organization that connects business leaders through all sectors and major economies, and creates the tools and frameworks to scale collective impact, drive cross-sector innovation, and shape an ambitious, enabling policy agenda. We operate from seven offices worldwide — in Geneva, New York, Chicago, Amsterdam, London, Singapore and Wuhan — enabling collaboration across value chains and geographies. Together with our members, we are rewiring economic and financial systems to support the transition to a net-zero, nature-positive, and inclusive future that creates business value.
Follow us on LinkedIn and Bluesky
www.wbcsd.org

About Global Green
Global Green is the American affiliate of Green Cross International (GCI), an international non- governmental organization founded by President Gorbachev in 1993. For nearly 30 years, Global Green has served as a recognized national leader in advancing smart solutions to climate change that improve lives and protect the planet, with the mission to foster a global value shift toward a sustainable and secure future. Programmatically, Global Green works to create green cities, neighborhoods, affordable housing, and schools to protect environmental health, improve livability, create sustainable communities, and support the planet’s natural systems. In service of its mission, Global Green has partnered with over 50 organizations including local and federal governments, Fortune 100 companies, academic institutions, international groups and private foundations.

About the International WELL Building Institute
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is a public benefit corporation and the global authority for transforming health and well-being in buildings, organizations and communities. In pursuit of its public-health mission, IWBI mobilizes its community through the development and administration of the WELL Building Standard (WELL), WELL for residential, WELL Community Standard, its WELL ratings and management of the WELL AP credential. IWBI also translates research into practice, develops educational resources and advocates for policies that promote people-first places for everyone, everywhere. More information on WELL can be found here.

International WELL Building Institute, IWBI, the WELL Building Standard, WELL v2, WELL Certified, WELL AP, WELL EP, WELL Score, The WELL Conference, We Are WELL, the WELL Community Standard, WELL Health-Safety Rated, WELL Performance Rated, WELL Equity Rated, WELL Equity, WELL Coworking Rated, WELL Residence, Works with WELL, WELL and others, and their related logos are trademarks or certification marks of International WELL Building Institute pbc in the United States and other countries.

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February 19, 2026 /3BL/ – Welcome to the BIER Member Spotlight series, highlighting the leaders advancing environmental sustainability across BIER member companies and the global beverage sector.

As the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable enters its 20th year, we are pleased to welcome Harriet Cullum, Global Head of Water, Agriculture and Nature Strategy at Diageo, as BIER’s 2026 Steering Committee Co-Chair, serving alongside Chair David Grant.

Harriet is the Global Head of Water, Nature and Agriculture at Diageo, leading a team of talented sustainability professionals focused on integrated strategy development and execution, in partnership with functional and market teams. This work helps drive performance toward Diageo’s Spirit of Progress plan, supporting continuous evolution in a fast-moving regulatory and societal landscape, and contributing to broader environmental and social progress.

With a career spanning environmental and social sustainability in corporates and not-for-profits in Europe and Asia Pacific, Harriet brings a strong global perspective and a deep understanding of how data, transparency and communication can accelerate meaningful change. She is a passionate advocate for sustainability and impact storytelling, and firmly believes in leveraging data to engage stakeholders and drive action.

Harriet’s systems-level approach, spanning water, agriculture, nature, and ESG performance, aligns closely with BIER’s mission to advance practical, science-based solutions through collaboration. Her experience and leadership will be a valuable asset as BIER continues to support its members in navigating complex environmental challenges and strengthening collective impact.

“I am delighted to be taking on the role of BIER Co-Chair, supporting David in his role as Chair. I am passionate about the power of industry collaboration to make progress on complex sustainability challenges, so it’s a real privilege to support the important role BIER plays in this for the beverage industry.”” ~ Harriet Cullum, Global Head of Water, Nature and Agriculture Strategy

As BIER looks ahead to 2026 and beyond, Harriet’s role as Co-Chair comes at a pivotal moment, building on two decades of industry collaboration while helping guide the organization’s next chapter of strategic evolution.

“Harriet is a thoughtful and inclusive leader with a pragmatic, systems-driven approach and a clear focus on action. That mindset will be incredibly valuable as BIER builds momentum and expands its collective impact.”~ Erica Pann, Executive Director of BIER

We are delighted to welcome Harriet into this leadership role and look forward to her contributions as BIER continues to advance environmental sustainability across the global beverage sector.

February 19, 2026 /3BL/ – Welcome to the BIER Member Spotlight series, highlighting the leaders advancing environmental sustainability across BIER member companies and the global beverage sector.

As the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable enters its 20th year, we are pleased to welcome Harriet Cullum, Global Head of Water, Agriculture and Nature Strategy at Diageo, as BIER’s 2026 Steering Committee Co-Chair, serving alongside Chair David Grant.

Harriet is the Global Head of Water, Nature and Agriculture at Diageo, leading a team of talented sustainability professionals focused on integrated strategy development and execution, in partnership with functional and market teams. This work helps drive performance toward Diageo’s Spirit of Progress plan, supporting continuous evolution in a fast-moving regulatory and societal landscape, and contributing to broader environmental and social progress.

With a career spanning environmental and social sustainability in corporates and not-for-profits in Europe and Asia Pacific, Harriet brings a strong global perspective and a deep understanding of how data, transparency and communication can accelerate meaningful change. She is a passionate advocate for sustainability and impact storytelling, and firmly believes in leveraging data to engage stakeholders and drive action.

Harriet’s systems-level approach, spanning water, agriculture, nature, and ESG performance, aligns closely with BIER’s mission to advance practical, science-based solutions through collaboration. Her experience and leadership will be a valuable asset as BIER continues to support its members in navigating complex environmental challenges and strengthening collective impact.

“I am delighted to be taking on the role of BIER Co-Chair, supporting David in his role as Chair. I am passionate about the power of industry collaboration to make progress on complex sustainability challenges, so it’s a real privilege to support the important role BIER plays in this for the beverage industry.”” ~ Harriet Cullum, Global Head of Water, Nature and Agriculture Strategy

As BIER looks ahead to 2026 and beyond, Harriet’s role as Co-Chair comes at a pivotal moment, building on two decades of industry collaboration while helping guide the organization’s next chapter of strategic evolution.

“Harriet is a thoughtful and inclusive leader with a pragmatic, systems-driven approach and a clear focus on action. That mindset will be incredibly valuable as BIER builds momentum and expands its collective impact.”~ Erica Pann, Executive Director of BIER

We are delighted to welcome Harriet into this leadership role and look forward to her contributions as BIER continues to advance environmental sustainability across the global beverage sector.