Name
Leading the Pact for Impact: Why it’s Paid to Pave the Way in Conscious Retail
Date & Time
Wednesday, October 24, 2018, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Session
Leading the Pact for Impact: Why it’s Paid to Pave the Way in Conscious Retail
Hosted by West Elm

Join leaders from West Elm, Patagonia, Fair Trade, and VisionSpring as they discuss how their organizations have been champions of the conscious-retail movement while educating and rallying consumers around ethical business practices, fair wages, responsible sourcing, and sustainability. The panel will include Jennifer Gootman, West Elm, VP of sourcing international; Amy Blyth, Director, Program Development and Partnerships, Fair Trade; Ella Gudwin, President, VisionSpring; and Vincent Stanley, Patagonia, Director of Patagonia philosophy. In this session, hear how these mission-first brands and organizations paved the way for their industries and the importance of making a positive impact with your purchase decisions.

Session Type
Fast Track
Theme
Leadership and Inclusion, Social Good
Time Block
BLOCK 3 – Mid-Day
Original cap:
45
Leading the Pact for Impact: Why it's Paid to Pace the Way in Conscious Retail
Hosted by West Elm
Approx. travel time by mass transit:
From Convene: 25 min
From 92Y: 45 min