Karin Witton PhD
About Karin Witton PhD
Karin Witton, PhD, serves as the Global Sustainability Director at Tosca in Atlanta, Georgia, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in environmental science and extensive experience in sustainability practices, she has held various leadership roles in the field, including positions at Weatherford and Halliburton.
Work at Tosca
Karin Witton has served as the Global Sustainability Director at Tosca since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing sustainability strategies that utilize the recyclability of reusable plastic containers and pallets. Her work supports customer initiatives aimed at transitioning from single-use to circular packaging solutions. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, she has been instrumental in enhancing the company's sustainability practices through her technical environmental knowledge.
Previous Experience in Sustainability
Before joining Tosca, Karin Witton held several significant positions in sustainability. She worked as the Global Environmental and Sustainability Director at Weatherford from 2012 to 2019, where she managed environmental initiatives in the Houston, Texas area. Additionally, she served as Sustainability Manager at Halliburton from 2019 to 2021. Her earlier experience includes a role as Principal Consultant at AEA Technology and as Senior Project Environmental Consultant at Golder Associates.
Education and Expertise
Karin Witton holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from University College London (UCL) and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Environmental Science from the University of Kent at Canterbury. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in technical environmental knowledge, including energy, water, waste, and remediation. This expertise is applied in her current role to enhance sustainability practices.
Sustainability Strategies and Initiatives
Karin Witton has developed sustainability strategies that focus on reducing product damage and shrinkage through sustainable packaging solutions. Her initiatives have had a significant impact across the US and Europe. She engages in stakeholder engagement and supply chain ESG management, driving sustainability initiatives within organizations. Her expertise in risk assessment and management allows her to identify and mitigate environmental risks effectively.