E54: Sustainability in every step | Kirsten Blackburn, KEEN

In this week's episode, we're stepping into the world of sustainable footwear with Kirsten Blackburn, Director of The KEEN Effect — the social impact division for hybrid footwear brand KEEN. Since its founding in 2003, KEEN has evolved into a leading global footwear company renowned for innovation, originality, and a strong emphasis on sustainability.

Throughout the conversation with Gil, Kirsten, who has spearheaded environmental, social, and governance strategies across for-profit and non-profit sectors for over a decade, shares invaluable insights into KEEN's sustainability journey and its global commitment to ethical practices. Additionally, she sheds light on several actionable strategies to reduce the broader footwear industry's environmental impact.

Links: 

• Kirsten Blackburn LinkedIn
• Kirsten Blackburn Twitter
• KEEN LinkedIn
• KEEN Twitter
• Website: Keen Impact
• 2022 KEEN Impact Report
• KEEN Green Paper: The Road to PFAS Free, a step-by-step guide to removing PFAS from your supply chain
• Video: What is the KEEN Effect?
• Video: The Newport: How the World's Ugliest Sandal Was Born

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