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" Kate is an inclusive leader , comprehensive organiser , and thoughtful innovator "

Chief Sustainability Officer Google Being in charge of sustainability for all of Google ' s global operations , products , and supply chains is Kate Brandt ' s role as Chief Sustainability Officer . Kate collaborates with Google ' s data centres , real-estate , supply chain , and product teams in this capacity to make sure the company takes advantage of chances to strategically improve sustainability .

Prior to this , Kate was the first Federal Chief Sustainability Officer in the country . She was in charge of promoting sustainability throughout all Federal Government operations , which included 360,000 buildings , 650,000 vehicles , and $ 445bn in annual purchases of products and services . and Energy Advisor to the Secretary of the Navy .

For her efforts in assisting the Navy go green , Kate has been given the Outstanding Public Service Award , the highest honour the US Navy can bestow upon a civilian . In 2021 , Kate was included in Fortune Magazine ' s list of the 40 Under 40 , and in celebration of Outside Magazine ' s 40th anniversary , she was selected as one of the 40 women who have had the greatest influence on the globe . Kate is also a member of the EVgo , BSR , Restor , and Corporate Eco Forum boards .

As a Gates Cambridge Scholar , Kate earned a master ' s degree in international relations from the University of Cambridge , then earned an an honours degree from Brown University .

Kate held a number of high-level positions in the US Federal Government prior to working for the White House , including Senior Advisor at the Department of Energy , Director for Energy and Environment in the White House Office of Presidential Personnel ,

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