Andrea Korney is a sustainability expert with more than 25+ years of experience in energy and metals extraction includes longstanding roles in oil and gas, power generation, and mining across North America and Russia.
Andrea’s focus of various business includes HR, corporate services, global supply chain and logistics, stakeholder relations, Native American relations, and government affairs. Providing leadership, strategic planning, and business development support to corporations, she has developed strong alliances with trade associations, diversity organizations, tribes, and unions. Her contributions to supplier diversity and Native American engagement in energy led to notable recognitions. Her expertise in areas of supplier management, supplier development, diversity, and inclusion contributes value for small, diverse businesses and energy corporations creating capacity and contracting opportunities in traditionally underserved communities.
Throughout her career, Andrea has demonstrated her passion for inclusive stakeholder relations in the mining and energy sectors, focusing on reducing barriers and creating opportunities for diverse employees, business owners, and industry partners through policy and regulation influence, workforce development, and sustainability outreach.
Andrea recently has been focused on the positive impact on stakeholder value and financial performance through strong sustainability practices and ESG commitment.
Industry Expertise
Environmental Services
Mining and Metals
Areas of Expertise
Social & Environmental Sustainability / ESG
Environmental Risk & Compliance
Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy
Mining
Supply Chain Management
Carbon & Environmental Asset Management
Natural Resources
Federal, State & Local Relations
Indigenous Relations
Policy Influence & Advocacy
Accomplishments & Recognitions
Bloomberg’s Sustainability Index
2017
Media Appearances
Hart Energy
Instagram online
2023-08-31
Andrea Korney, Vice President of #Sustainability, J.S. Held LLC, speaking on Scope III emissions, said, “There is an absolute requirement to know where your products are coming from."
TransCanada is looking for diverse suppliers for it’s Keystone XL pipeline
Supplierty online
2018-11-13
After years of delay, it looks as if the Keystone XL pipeline project will start construction in late 2019, early 2020. In preparation for the start of construction, TransCanada, at the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Supply Chain Forum in Regina, announced that the organization will be looking to connect with diverse suppliers in an effort to complete the project.
The message was given by Andrea Korney, senior manager, supplier diversity and stakeholder relations with TransCanada.
With Keystone XL back in the works, TransCanada is looking for supplier diversity
Sask Today online
2018-11-02
TransCanada looked at the way it does business and realized it wants to diversify its supplier base.
That was the message from Andrea Korney, senior manager, supplier diversity and stakeholder relations with TransCanada. She spoke to the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Supply Chain Forum in Regina on Oct. 4
Sustainable Supply Chain – The ESG Risks and Opportunities
VelocityEHS Accelerate User Conference Nashville, TN
2023-05-10
How to build a social sustainability program that fosters organizational success
IsoMetrix Webinar Online
Affiliations
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) : Ambassador
Canadian, Aboriginal, Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) : Board Member
The Latino Coalition : Advisor
Articles
Tariffs and Trade Series: Addressing Impacts on the Energy Sector
JD Supra
2025
This paper is the fifth installment in a series examining the multifaceted impacts of tariff and trade policies. By delving into the nuances of these policies, we aim to provide valuable insights and perspectives that will inform strategic business decision-making and foster resilience in an increasingly volatile global market. This installment focuses on the energy sector, exploring how tariffs impact supply chains, project management, and long-term planning across traditional and renewable energy landscapes.
Tariffs and Trade Series: Impact on the Insurance Industry for Construction Claims
JD Supra
2025
This paper is the second installment in a series examining the multifaceted impacts of tariff and trade policies. By delving into the nuances of these policies, we aim to provide valuable insights and perspectives that will inform strategic business decision-making and foster resilience in an increasingly volatile global market. Future pieces in this series will explore the specific implications for key sectors such as agriculture, energy, and construction, offering targeted analysis and recommendations to help businesses navigate and thrive amidst evolving trade landscapes.
Tariffs and Trade Series: The Potential Impacts of Tariffs and Global Trade Shifts
JD Supra
2025
This paper is the first installment in a series examining the multifaceted impacts of tariff and trade policies. By delving into the nuances of these policies, we aim to provide valuable insights and perspectives that will inform strategic business decision-making and foster resilience in an increasingly volatile global market. Future papers in this series will explore the specific implications for key sectors such as agriculture, energy, and construction, offering targeted analysis and recommendations to help businesses navigate and thrive amidst evolving trade landscapes.
Global supply chains are complex webs that span continents, cultures, and economies. They move goods and services across borders to meet the demands of consumers worldwide. However, this complexity often obscures the environmental impact, labor practices, and social consequences of production and distribution. As the effects of climate change become increasingly impossible to ignore and social movements for equity gain momentum, businesses are under growing pressure to ensure their operations do not come at an undue cost to the planet or its people.
ESG is a new area you must address in your insurance agency.
Linqrs
2023
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) considerations are becoming increasingly crucial for the insurance industry, and they impact the profitability of insurance businesses.
Climate risk brings a fundamental reshaping of finance
Wolters Kluwer
2020
It’s being called a “fundamental reshaping of finance”. Climate risk is forcing investors and money managers to rethink investments in a world of unprecedented biophysical disruption to the planet.
As global headlines swirl with shifting tariff regulations, U.S. businesses are navigating uncertain waters. With new trade actions impacting industries from automotive to renewable energy, the ripple effects are being felt across supply chains, labor markets, and even insurance models.
In this conversation, J.S. Held experts Peter Davis, Timothy Gillihan, Andrea Korney, and Robert Strahle unpack how tariffs are shaping decision-making across industries and where organizations can spot opportunities amid the volatility.
Highlights: Industries most likely to experience tariff impacts
Potential disruptions in manufacturing processes
Supply chain and quality concerns
Expected changes coming in the insurance, reinsurance, and construction markets
The importance of strategic tariff engineering
Guidance for dealing with uncertainty and a rapidly changing business environment
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For any other media inquiries contact :
Kristi L. Stathis, J.S. Held
+1 786 833 4864
Kristi.Stathis@JSHeld.com
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2 min
This is the first installment in a series examining the multifaceted impacts of tariff and trade policies. By delving into the nuances of these policies, we aim to provide valuable insights and perspectives that will inform strategic business decision-making and foster resilience in an increasingly volatile global market. Future papers in this series will explore the specific implications for key sectors such as agriculture, energy, and construction, offering targeted analysis and recommendations to help businesses navigate and thrive amidst evolving trade landscapes. The global trade landscape is experiencing rapid shifts driven by escalating tariffs, geopolitical realignments, and supply chain disruptions. In North America, businesses must navigate changing US trade policies, evolving trade agreements such as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), and the broader implications of international trade tensions. These developments may have significant economic implications which impact supply chains, regulatory compliance, financial strategies, and heighten geopolitical risk.
Trade policies across the world are being redefined, with tariffs increasingly used as economic and political tools. The US, China, and the European Union are at the center of these shifts, reshaping global supply chains and trade routes. Businesses must reassess their sourcing strategies, financial models, and regulatory compliance efforts in response to these evolving dynamics.
In North America, the US has intensified its use of tariffs, impacting trade with Canada, Mexico, and numerous global partners. While these policies aim to boost domestic industries, they have introduced supply chain challenges and regulatory complexities. As a result, companies must proactively adapt to maintain operational efficiency and financial stability.
This article examines the challenges and opportunities that may arise from these trade shifts and provides insights for businesses to mitigate risks and maintain competitiveness.
At J.S. Held, we help businesses navigate these challenges by providing insights into regulatory changes, trade risks, and strategic adaptations to ensure long-term resilience.
"With the sweeping April 2 tariff announcement, U.S. trade policy has entered a new phase. One where national security, economic leverage, and regulatory unpredictability intersect. Businesses are now navigating not just targeted tariffs, but a universal cost layer that may touch nearly every sector. The urgency to adapt through exemption strategies, supply chain restructuring, and trade compliance has never been greater." The full report is accessible below, and is a must read for anyone covering the impacts of the tariffs announced by President Trump on April 02, 2025.
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For any other media inquiries contact :
Kristi L. Stathis, J.S. Held
+1 786 833 4864
Kristi.Stathis@JSHeld.com
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1 min
Since taking office in January, President Trump’s administration has taken numerous actions that will impact the realm of environmental and sustainability regulations. Such rapid changes and inconsistencies are creating complications for companies accustomed to relying on clearly established legislative and regulatory road maps, but also potential opportunities that may materialize as a result.
In this video, John Peiserich and Andrea Korney discuss how a surge of new legislation, resulting litigation, and factors such as changing tariffs and supply chains present both emerging risks and opportunities for stakeholders as they plan ahead past the new administration’s first 100 days.
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