Una Hrnjak-Hadziahmetovic

Ambassador

About Me

Una Hrnjak is a passionate sustainability professional. She recently joined ALDI to help make sustainability affordable for all. Prior to ALDI, she was the Head of Sustainability Strategy at Starbucks. This included work on climate change adaptation and mitigation and water stewardship efforts, engagement and partnership with key global organizations on achieving these targets, and advising commodity teams at Starbucks on climate and water smart ag practices and collective action opportunities. As a refugee, she is passionate about creating a more sustainable and equitable future for all.

Prior to Starbucks, Hrnjak was a Senior Manager on the Gap Inc. Global Sustainability team. She was responsible for implementing several key programs focusing on environmental impact and human rights in Gap Inc.’s supply chain.

Of note, Hrnjak served as the Deputy & Acting Chief of Party of the Gap Inc. and USAID Women + Water Alliance. She has been recognized for her contributions with a GreenBiz 30 Under 30 Recognition as a Rising Leader in 2018.

Hrnjak holds a MA from American University’s School of International Service and a BA in Foreign Affairs from Miami University. Outside of work, she supports Women for Women International, the Jericho Foundation, and serves as an advisor to Forested.