Katherine Rolfe
About Katherine Rolfe
Katherine Rolfe serves as the Head of Sustainability at Wickes, bringing extensive experience in developing sustainability strategies across various industries. She has held several key positions in environmental management and sustainability, including roles at Heathrow and Simply Sustainable.
Current Role at Wickes
Katherine Rolfe serves as the Head of Sustainability at Wickes, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for leading sustainability initiatives and strategies within the organization. Her focus includes integrating sustainable practices into the company's operations and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. Based in the London Area, she aims to promote sustainability as a core aspect of Wickes' business model.
Previous Experience in Sustainability
Before joining Wickes, Katherine Rolfe held various roles in sustainability and environmental management. She worked at Simply Sustainable as Head of ESG and Sustainability Strategy for three months in 2023, and as Principal Consultant from 2021 to 2023. Additionally, she served as Senior Consultant at Simply Sustainable from 2020 to 2021. Her experience also includes five years at Heathrow, where she held multiple positions related to sustainability, including Environment Manager and Sustainability Strategy Manager.
Educational Background
Katherine Rolfe has a strong academic foundation in environmental management and biological sciences. She earned her MSc in Environmental Management from the University of Surrey, completing her studies in 1999. Prior to that, she obtained a BSc in Biological Sciences from the University of Exeter, graduating in 1998. This educational background supports her extensive experience in developing and implementing sustainability strategies.
Expertise in Environmental Management
Katherine Rolfe possesses extensive expertise in environmental management, particularly in developing sustainability strategies across various industries. She has up-to-date knowledge of environmental management system standards, including ISO 14001. Her skills include environmental auditing and impact assessments, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation. Additionally, she has experience in training and facilitation, helping organizations integrate sustainability into their core operations.
Advocacy for Sustainable Practices
Katherine Rolfe advocates for embedding sustainability within business-as-usual practices to drive impactful change. Her approach emphasizes the importance of integrating sustainable practices into everyday operations to achieve long-term environmental goals. This advocacy is reflected in her work across different organizations, where she has consistently aimed to enhance sustainability initiatives and promote environmental responsibility.