Director, GreenScreen
Dr. Chris Helt joined Clean Production Action as the Director of the GreenScreen Program in 2024. Chris possesses over fifteen years of experience in the fields of chemical safety, sustainability standards, and environmental health. His professional journey includes pivotal roles at the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, The Sustainability Consortium (TSC), and Colgate-Palmolive Company.
At the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, Chris served as the Material Health Practice Lead, where he managed all technical aspects of material health for the Cradle to Cradle Certified® program. In this role, his work consistently focused on developing and implementing progressive chemical safety and sustainability standards and assessment methodologies, engaging stakeholders, and leading projects that enhance circularity and safety in chemical practices.
Chris’ expertise extends to comprehensive research in toxicology and environmental science, developing sustainability metrics, and guiding multidisciplinary teams towards achieving strategic objectives. Among his contributions is the development of the Beauty and Personal Care Product Sustainability Rating System, which integrates complex environmental and toxicological data into actionable metrics for retailers and manufacturers.
Chris holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Molecular Toxicology and Environmental Medicine from the University of Rochester.