I agree, an exceptionally vague and watered-down term. Sustainability [impact! emissions measurement! alignment with frameworks like sbti!] is not a mechanism for marketing, but a mechanism of resilience.
63% of Americans are hopeful that businesses will take the lead to drive social and environmental change moving forward, in the absence of government regulation.
While some of this action should include policy changes, and behavior shifts, it is largely in the hands of companies — large and small — to make voluntary changes.
Services: Science-Based Target Roadmapping | Partnership Development with Non-Profits/Environmental Projects | Sustainable Development Goal Alignment | Climate Communications | Certification Support | Project Management: carbon accounting process, external software, etc.
Science-Based Target Roadmap (SBTi) for rapidly growing skincare brand—emphasis on carbon emissions, waste reduction, and internal operational efficiencies
Planet A
Co-Chair for Planet A, a movement of continued collaboration and action among the brands. We pushed for emissions transparency and environmental advocacy in the beauty industry. Partner brands include Youth to the People, Versed, Cocokind etc.
MUSA (Modern Utopian Society of Adventurers)
Sustainability consulting + impact storytelling (photos and journal — to be published soon!) for radical, regenerative and design-forward MUSA. This project is truly amazing.
“The belief that we must return to basics and look to our surroundings to achieve inspired design remains at the heart of the utopian vision for a better world. Defining a new era in tropical modernist living with a signature approach to minimalism that celebrates beautiful simplicity, MUSA was conceptualized as an interpretive setting to an endless scope of possibilities for new and exciting experiences - experiences we are yet to have, flavours we are yet to taste, and music we've never heard, with people we are yet to meet.”
"I wholeheartedly recommend Kat for any role or opportunity that requires expertise in sustainability, community outreach, and project management. Having worked closely with Kat on a range of projects and initiatives, I have been consistently impressed by her dedication, knowledge, and exemplary skills in driving sustainable practices and making a positive impact. Kat's contributions have been invaluable, driving meaningful change and positioning Versed as a leader in environmental stewardship. One of Kat's notable achievements is the development of an actionable Science-Based Target Roadmap (SBT) for Versed. With a keen focus on carbon emissions and waste reduction, as well as operational efficiencies, Kat formulated a comprehensive plan that aligned our growth objectives with sustainability objectives. Through rigorous analysis, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and leveraging her sustainability education, Kat created innovative strategies that drove positive environmental impact while maintaining business goals. Additionally, Kat provided valuable guidance on the allocation of our sustainability budget for both internal initiatives and community investments. She demonstrated meticulousness in vetting non-profit organizations, selecting those that best aligned with Versed's values and mission. Through her efforts, Kat fostered impactful partnerships that enhanced our commitment to the community."
— Jamie Peraza, Versed Program Manager
Debut Biotech: DEINDE
impact roadmap, partnership development, and communications for internal brand of L'Oreal funded biotech firm in ingredient innovation space
Web design: This Is Pattern
There is a lack of actionable, accessible, and open-source platforms tailored toward less sustainably mature businesses. Reframe Sustain’s purpose is to fill this gap.
Advisory Group:
Mel Bender, former CEO of Versed Skincare [now of Rhode]
Matthew Costa, PHD — Blue Carbon Ecosystems expert
John-O Niles — Natural Climate Solutions at Salesforce
Patrick Cage — Program Officer, Greenhouse Gas Institute
Corey Gabriel, P.H.D. – Scripps Institution of Oceanography