Jennifer Motles is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Philip Morris International (PMI), a global leader in transforming industries to operate sustainably. At PMI, she leads initiatives aimed at achieving the company’s net-zero targets, fostering environmental sustainability, and driving social impact. Jennifer has previously held roles focused on social impact and stakeholder engagement. She is also a member of the ISSB Technical Reference Group and a liaison delegate at the WBCSD.

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