Chris Helt joined Clean Production Action as the Director of the GreenScreen Program in 2024. Chris has over 15 years of experience in chemical safety, sustainability standards, and environmental health. His career includes significant roles at the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, The Sustainability Consortium, and Colgate-Palmolive Company.

At the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, Chris was the Material Health Practice Lead, overseeing all technical aspects of material health and focusing on advancing chemical safety and sustainability standards. He has extensive experience in toxicology and environmental science, developed sustainability metrics, and led multidisciplinary teams towards 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. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Molecular Toxicology and Environmental Medicine from the University of Rochester.