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Hard drive company WD names first chief sustainability officer

WD names Jackie Jung as the company’s first chief sustainability officer to drive sustainability as a strategic asset amid the AI economy.
Jung reports to the chief global operations executive and presents to the board quarterly on sustainability metrics.
WD highlights a MS collaboration that recovers and redeploys rare earths from obsolete data center drives to boost recycled content.
WD reports energy and material reductions, with 55% cut in emissions since 2020 and over 36% of materials recycled.
WD uses AI to improve energy efficiency and water recycling at its facilities, aiming for corporate sustainability leadership.
WD seeks to train its workforce in AI to create new roles and preserve institutional knowledge.
Jung emphasizes sustainability as a worldwide driver, enabling better marketing and sales pitches.
WD’s governance structure places sustainability oversight with board-level committees.
WD’s sustainability council includes cross-functional leaders across multiple functions.

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