Kevin Sullivan, executive vice president of Wells Fargo Bank, hosted an industry executives breakfast, with support from the California Fashion Association at the Los Angeles City Club.
The event focused on the economic and financial impact of sustainability on a company. The panel of experts included Michael Smith of PonValley, Michael Kane of Karen Kane Inc., Elena Kocherovsky of the Anthesis Group and Jeffrey Seabright of IMAGINE. The panel discussion was moderated by Sullivan.
Key panel takeaways included:
- The concept of sustainability, as a pillar of success, is moving in the global supply chain
- Fast Fashion is the antithesis of the circular economy
- Sustainability focus requires continual engagement with the supply chain
- “Footprint, Handprint, Blueprint” are the steps needed to make a difference and change perceptions of the apparel/textile complex.
