Molly Ernst-Alper

Molly Ernst-Alper

Global Director of Social Impact
James Hardie

Molly Ernst-Alper is the Global Director of Social Impact at James Hardie. In her role, Molly oversees global Responsible Sourcing and Human Rights programs across the global value chain. She also leads global philanthropy and community engagement efforts, managing local giving initiatives and corporate partnerships with a focus on safe, durable shelter. Non-profit partners include Habitat for Humanity International. 

Prior to her current role, Molly worked at Unilever on the Global Social Sustainability and Human Rights teams. She began her career two decades ago in the apparel industry, focusing on corporate responsibility and responsible sourcing. 

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement and fiber gypsum building products, and composite and PVC decking and railing products. Products offered by James Hardie are engineered for beauty, durability, and climate resilience, and include trusted brands like Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell® and StruXure®.