Mary Jacques, Lenovo's Executive Director, Global ESG and Regulatory Compliance, shares a Q&A on the sustainability of packaging and corporate commitment
sustainabilitymag.com/, Nov. 18, 2023 –
Mary Jacques is at the helm of Lenovo's corporate division overseeing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives and ensuring regulatory compliance. Her role merges her technical expertise with her enthusiasm for ESG, allowing her to spearhead projects in this realm. Jacques takes great pride in her contributions to impactful changes, notably in areas like ambitious climate change mitigation, fostering a circular economy through incorporating recycled materials in Lenovo's products and packaging, and guiding emerging technical professionals.
Jacques' professional journey began in engineering with IBM's Corporate Environmental Affairs in their Engineering Center for Environmentally Conscious Products. She later assumed the role of Environmental, Health, and Safety Risk Manager at MIT, prior to her move to Lenovo in 2006. A consistent theme throughout her career has been her dedication to fostering more sustainable organisations.