ERI appoints chief sustainability officer

ERI, a Fresno, California-based electronics recycler, has named David Hirschler the company’s first chief sustainability officer.

Hirschler previously served as senior director of sustainability and legislative compliance at ERI, where he worked with legislators and government agencies, managed collection programs, worked on circularity projects and tracked and promoted internal waste reduction and sustainability targets.

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“We’re excited to name David our chief sustainability officer, a title that is well-earned and fitting for someone with such a strong track record and set of skills in the space,” ERI Chairman and CEO John Shegerian says. “With his passion for–and deep understanding of–sustainability issues, it makes perfect sense to elevate David’s already critical role to the next level of stewardship to benefit not only ERI, but the planet.”

Prior to joining ERI in 2014, Hirschler served as the director of waste prevention for the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY). Hirschler also serves on the Board of Directors of Fabscrap, a nonprofit focused on commercial textile recycling and reuse.

“It’s truly an honor to accept this leadership role at ERI, where we can continue to set benchmarks of sustainability excellence,” Hirschler says. “By elevating this role into the C-suite, ERI is truly demonstrating its commitment to sustainability.”