An engineer at Blue Canyon Technologies in the U.S. assembles parts for MethaneSAT, a satellite that will monitor methane emissions. EDF affiliate MethaneSAT LLC is developing the satellite. Credit: Blue Canyon Technologies

About us

Building a better future together

An engineer at Blue Canyon Technologies in the U.S. assembles parts for MethaneSAT, a satellite that will monitor methane emissions. EDF affiliate MethaneSAT LLC is developing the satellite. Credit: Blue Canyon Technologies

Who we are

We began in 1967, as a scrappy group of scientists and a lawyer on Long Island, New York, fighting to save osprey from the toxic pesticide DDT. Using scientific evidence, our founders got DDT banned in the U.S.

Today, we’re one of the world’s top environmental organizations. We deliver bold solutions that cut climate pollution and strengthen the ability of people and nature to thrive — even with the climate change we feel right now.

And science still guides everything we do.

Our approach to getting results that last

We bring together people from all sides and draw from deep expertise to tackle environmental issues from every angle.

Our people

Meet some of the experts who represent key parts of our work.
  • Energy transition

    Jason Mathers directs a global campaign to speed up adoption of electric trucks and buses.

  • People and nature

    Jennifer Chow helps communities build sustainable food systems while protecting the environment.

  • Healthy communities

    Sergio Sánchez works to ensure clean air for communities around the globe.

  • Science

    Stefan Schwietzke researches local and global emissions of planet-warming methane.

  • Economics

    Carolyn Kousky studies climate risks, like floods, and ways to make disaster recovery more equitable.

  • Partnerships

    Hongming Liu works to cut climate pollution through carbon pricing and global partnerships.

  • Climate justice

    Lauren Johnson strategizes transformative environmental and climate justice solutions.

  • Advocacy

    Jolette Westbrook leads efforts to improve and reform wholesale energy markets.

  • Diversity, equity, inclusion

    Ana Suárez creates a stronger sense of belonging at EDF by including a global lens in DEI goals.

Staff perspective

I believe there is a path to a safer, more hopeful future, if we do the work necessary to build it.

Amanda Leland

Executive Director

EDF by the numbers

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    Staff members from different disciplines working together to develop new ideas