Solving Supply Chain Environmental Impact in Fashion ft. Kurt Kipka

In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen converses with Kurt Kipka, Chief Impact Officer of Apparel Impact Institute (Aii). Kurt manages the growth and longevity of global programs, including Clean by Design – a proven platform for improving the resource efficiency of textile mills in collaboration with multinational brands. 

Before joining Aii, he spent three years at the environmental non-profit Natural Resources Defense Council, focusing on developing programs and tools to measure and improve the environmental performance of leading brands and retailers. Additionally, Kurt spent ten years in retail sourcing and has served as chair and active member of several retail industry councils and steering teams. 

Join Kaitlyn and Kurt as they explore sustainability in the apparel industry and delve into the associated environmental concerns. Kurt walks us through the science-based approaches that allow Aii to zero in on environmental issues in apparel production, long-term road maps for process efficiencies, the work of the Fashion Climate Fund, and his unique path to a career in sustainability.

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Episode Resource Links

Kurt’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-kipka-3551b917/

Aii 2022 Impact Report: https://www.apparelimpactreport.org/

Fashion Climate Fund: https://apparelimpact.org/fashion-climate-fund/

Climate Solutions Portfolio: https://apparelimpact.org/climate-solutions-portfolio/ 

The Updated Roadmap to Net Zero: https://apparelimpact.org/taking-stock-of-progress-report/