Liza B. Schillo

About Liza B. Schillo

Strategic Sustainability Leader | Cross-Sector Expertise | Corporate Responsibility & Climate Risk IntegrationI am a passionate sustainability leader with over a decade of experience spanning fashion/apparel, retail, food and beverage, and food technology. I specialize in translating material risks and stakeholder expectations into actionable corporate strategies, bringing together internal and external partners to drive meaningful impact.My core strengths include sustainability strategy integration and execution, circularity/circular economy, double materiality assessment, supplier engagement, and lifecycle analysis (LCA). I thrive in environments where cross-functional collaboration, innovation, and creative problem solving are encouraged.At Cargill, as Global Retail Sustainability Lead, I catalyzed clean technology adoption and regenerative agriculture across retail channels by navigating complex policy landscapes and market drivers. At Perfect Day, I established and led the sustainability and social impact program, advising leadership on strategy, managing life cycle assessments, and developing sustainability value propositions for novel dairy ingredients.At Levi Strauss & Co, I led the company’s first sustainability report and multiple materiality assessments, produced and implemented the global climate strategy (securing SBTi approval), and launched the sustainable fiber strategy, which achieved 100% sustainably sourced cotton in 2020. These initiatives reflect my strength in- and belief in- cross-functional collaboration and translation of visionary goals into measurable impact.Additional competencies- NGO and multi-stakeholder partnerships- Executive and cross-functional engagement (Finance, Legal, IR, Supply Chain, R&D, Marketing, Sales, PD, Political & Corporate Affairs, etc.)- Proficiency with leading sustainability frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP, SDGs, ISSB/IFRS)- Congressional office and campaign experience- Dual master’s degrees: MBA and Master of Environmental Management (Duke University)- Leadership of multi-disciplinary teams and $1M+ sustainability programs#Sustainability #ESG #ClimateStrategy #CircularEconomy #CorporateResponsibility #RegenerativeAgriculture

Experience

1. Company Owner

   Lamplight Sustainability, Llc

   Nov 2024 — Present · Remote / Asheville, NC, US

   Providing support to companies seeking expertise in corporate sustainability strategy, including issues prioritization and gap analysis, risk assessment, mitigation and resilience-building, business integration. Proven experience driving strategy in Food & Beverage, Agriculture, and Textiles/Apparel. Specific areas of expertise include- Role of Fractional Chief Sustainability Officer- Materiality assessment & issue prioritization- Climate risk assessment & adaptation planning, TCFD- Supplier engagement and target setting- Sustainability strategy development & integration (e.g, energy efficiency & renewables, water stewardship, regenerative agriculture, waste reduction and circularity, biodiversity)- Carbon footprint analysis & reduction- Supply chain sustainability & responsible sourcing assessment- Lifecycle Analysis (LCA)- interpretation, hot spot prioritization, action planning- ESG reporting & disclosure- Stakeholder engagement & communication- Circular economy & waste management- Sustainable product design, development, & marketing- Green building & sustainable infrastructure (LEED, WELL, C2C)- ESG investment considerations

Education

• Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  2012 — 2014

• University of Otago

  Certificate, Marketing

  2014 — 2014

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  BA, Environmental Studies, Minor Geography

  2003 — 2007

• Duke University - Nicholas School for the Environment

  Master of Environmental Management, Environmental Economics and Policy - Business and Environment

  2011 — 2014

• American University

  Certificate, International Environment and Development

  2007 — 2007

Skills

• Analysis
• Marketing Communications
• Fundraising
• Research
• Environmental Management Systems
• Environmental Awareness
• Gis
• Corporate Sustainability
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Geographic Information Systems (Gis)
• Program Management
• Internet Research
• Marketing
• Written Skills
• Microsoft Office
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Management
• Community Outreach
• Environmental Issues
• Public Policy
• Social Networking
• Environmental Policy
• Strategy
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Nonprofits
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Writing
• Climate Change
• Sustainability
• Policy
• Cross-Functional Collaborations
• Strategic Communications
• Project Management
• Sustainable Business
• Social Media
• Policy Analysis
• Analytical Skills