Doing Sustainability
Sustainability from the First Mile to the Last with Bonnie Nixon
January 3, 2024
In this episode of the Doing Sustainability podcast: Gary Baker and Roxanne “Rocket” White are joined by Bonnie Nixon, ESG & Sustainability Director at Long Beach Container Terminal and long-time Environmental “Factivist”. Together they discuss the very important subjects of Supply Chain Sustainability and Bonnie dives into the phrase “from the first mile to the last mile”. Bonnie Nixon’s passion for renewables started in the late 70s/early 80s when she joined protests at Three Mile Island around the potential radiation leaks from a nuclear Power Plant. From there, her focus turned to the environment and researching sustainable improvements for our supply chains. Bonnie has worked on research and sustainability advisory services for her own business BonnEco for the past thirteen years. Today: Bonnie is responsible for keeping the Port of Long Beach as eco-friendly as possible. Listen to how her dedication and expertise are helping LBCT reach their Net Zero commitments, and get a glimpse into the discussion of Supply Chain Sustainability that everyone needs to hear. From discussing The Law of Unintended Consequences, the conversation also turns to Bonnie’s current PhD thesis looking at Modern Slavery in Complex Supply Chains, and how her first-hand experiences on the ground have inspired her to fight equally for human rights and environmental causes.
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