Anna Pierce leads is a director of sustainability at Tate & Lyle, a global food and beverage solutions provider. With 10+ years of experience, she crafts innovative sustainability and environment, health and safety (EHS) programs that drive positive change and align with company values. Pierce spearheaded the transformation of Tate & Lyle’s sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs, setting ambitious 2030 targets, including science-based greenhouse gas reduction goals. She excels at embedding sustainability into operations, securing a sustainability-linked credit facility and aligning progress with U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. A champion of collaboration, Pierce partnered with Truterra to launch the largest U.S. sustainable agriculture program, supporting 1.5 million acres. She also initiated a stevia grower outreach program in China for reduced environmental impact and improved farmer livelihoods. Pierce's focus on partnerships ensures Tate & Lyle exceeds customer and consumer expectations.