Blue Earth Summit

Julie Richards is the Director of Sustainability and Operational Transformation at The Guardian, where she leads the company’s environmental strategy and initiatives. Since joining in 2016, Julie has been instrumental in implementing sustainability practices across the organization. Under her leadership, The Guardian has achieved a 43% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2020, with a target of 67% by 2030 . She has also overseen the elimination of fossil fuel advertising and the introduction of carbon literacy training for the advertising team . Julie holds a background in strategy consulting and has a strong focus on integrating sustainability into business operations.