Deanna Bratter is the Director of Sustainable Development Strategy for Danone North America, one of America’s fastest growing and most progressive food companies. 

A longtime member of the vibrant Boulder, Colorado natural products community, Deanna has been instrumental not only in driving Danone North America’s sustainability initiatives, but also in helping the company create a values-driven culture. As a passionate advocate for balancing sustainability with successful business, Deanna sets the strategy and programs that drive Danone North America’s social and environmental sustainability goals. Key initiatives include reducing the business’s environmental impact (specifically emissions, energy, waste and water) and improving responsible sourcing and sustainable packaging. Deanna oversees the company’s annual Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory and manages external reporting, including Danone North America's first Corporate Social Responsibility (www.whitewave.com/csr).