Jeffrey Fitzpatrick
Jeffrey Fitzpatrick has nearly 20 years of experience in the sustainability field and leads one of Cargill's largest and most ambitious programs on climate change: BeefUp Sustainability.
In this role, Jeffrey is responsible for leading engagement across Cargill, customers, ranchers, farmers, NGOs, government agencies and other industry stakeholders to develop strategies, initiatives and projects that support sustainability solutions in the North American beef value chain, with a goal to deliver on Cargill’s commitment of a 30% greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity reduction across its North American beef supply chain by 2030.
Prior to joining Cargill in 2020, Jeffrey spent 16 years at McDonald's Canada as the sustainability and agriculture lead. He has also served as political staff to several federal and provincial cabinet ministers. He currently sits on many industry boards, committees, councils and working groups. In 2021, Jeffrey was named to the inaugural list of Canadian Western Agribition’s Top 50 in Canadian Agriculture.
