Francisco Benavides

Biographie : Francisco Benavides Sustainable Development & Environment Manager Kennecott Land Company Murray, Utah Francisco Benavides is the Sustainable Development, Health, Safety and Environment Manager for Kennecott Land, a land development company whose goal is to build enduring communities on Salt Lake Valley's West Bench. Kennecott Land is a subsidiary of Rio Tinto, a leading global mining company. Francisco's role at Kennecott Land includes orchestrating its efforts in Sustainable Development, positioning the company for recognized excellence in environmental stewardship, and realizing the company's commitment to an injury and illness-free workplace. Francisco's work has help embed sustainability in how Kennecott operates, and it has demonstrated the tangible benefits of operating under a sustainability model. The company has obtained various national and international certifications and awards for building design, environmental management, outstanding safety performance, and sustainability reporting. Previously Francisco held environmental, health and safety management positions at Intel Corporation in different countries. He holds a PhD in environmental science with a policy specialization and a masters degree in chemical engineering with an environmental focus. Francisco has been a speaker in meetings organized by ULI, the EPA, and other organizations. (2008)