Sustainability Magazine August 2026 78 | Page 16

AMANDA YATES

PEOPLE MO

Sustainability Magazine explores the executive moves across industries this month, including leaders from 3M, Schneider Electric, Gap Inc. and Cisco
WRITTEN BY: LUCY POTTER

AMANDA YATES

JOB FROM: SENIOR DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY, 3M
JOB TO: CHIEF SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER, 3M
Amanda joined 3M in 2013, having previously worked at Interbrand Design Forum and SeaWorld. At 3M, she has helped to develop the company’ s corporate sustainability strategy, including overseeing the SBTi validation of its emissions targets. She is taking on the role from Gayle Schueller, who is leaving 3M after 34 years with the company. Amanda brings almost 30 years of career experience, across brand strategy and sustainability to her new role.

“Sustainability has always meant something more personal – a way of thinking about impact”

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