Laura Thompson, PhD, is a technical materials expert who joined GreenBlue in 2018 after serving as the Director of Sustainability for Sappi, a multi-national pulp and paper company. Laura spent over 20 years in the pulp and paper industry in a breadth of capacities including R&D, mill environmental, corporate sustainability, packaging and specialty products, as well as sustainable material management across the plastic, aluminum, and fiber sectors. She has advised Fortune 500 companies on sustainable packaging policies and practices including responsible sourcing, life cycle analysis, certifications and claims, and material decisions. Formerly a board member for GreenBlue, she currently works as an independent consultant and Principal Advisor with GreenBlue Navigate.
