Ernie Roberts, CSE ’10, Head of Global Sustainability, Belkin International
Ernie Roberts is the Head of Global Sustainability at Belkin International with over 20 years of experience creating and refining processes in relation to consumer electronics chemical compliance and corporate sustainability, waste management, and corporate social responsibility. He holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from LMU and a variety of professional certificates pertaining to business sustainability management and circular economy strategies. He has been recognized for his talent for facilitating effective collaboration between business leaders, engineers, and at providing technical level support for environmental compliance and R&D projects, including carbon emission reduction projects and determination of regulatory applicability. His leadership in improving responsible business practices and environmental impact for Belkin have been recognized by multiple sustainability awards for the organization including 5 years of sustainability awards from Business Intelligence Group and more recently Sustainability in Tech award from Tom’s guide.
As a seasoned expert dedicated to improving Environmental and Social Governance performance in the consumer electronics industry, he is excited for the opportunity to contribute to the panel discussion and bring a fresh perspective on how to develop practical, eco-conscious solutions for today’s pressing environmental challenges. He looks forward to engaging in insightful conversations and collaborative idea-sharing with fellow panelists and the audience, with the shared goal of fostering more careers in sustainability.