Being a sustainable business is about so much more than your environmental impact or carbon emissions. Being mindful of your social impact is just as important. But how do businesses ensure that the products they sell are produced in a socially responsible way and balance this with making a profit?
This month we are joined by former buyer turned Sustainable Fashion Brand Consultant Natalie Binns. Natalie regularly works with brands to help them find and work with ethical suppliers, all while helping them to turn a profit. Paying the people in your supply chain fairly doesn't have to cost you your own livelihood.
You’ll leave this event with
An understanding of how social responsibility sits within your sustainable business
The tools to find, select and work with an ethical supplier
The ability to work successfully with your supplier and make a profit
Plus, at the end of Natalie’s talk, we’ll be hosting our regular networking hour, giving you time to continue the conversation, meet and connect with inspiring people, as well as chat to Natalie and our Founder Lucy Kebbell.
About Natalie Binns
Natalie Binns is a Sustainable Fashion Brand Consultant with over 12 years experience working as a buyer for some of the world's most recognisable brands. Her passion for a more mindful approach to fashion production led her to start her own consultancy which has allowed her to work with over 30 fashion businesses, been a frequent guest on BBC Radio 4 including Woman's Hour, become a guest lecturer, hosted a panel at The WIP Sustainability Summit and judged Drapers Den alongside Touker Suleyman and Christopher Raeburn.
About The WIP
The WIP is a membership platform supporting SME’s to grow positive impact businesses. We believe that collective action leads to innovation and better business, so that we can make the world a better place. Our monthly Conversations events and networking regularly sell out. Become a Premium Member to get 50% off tickets to events like this, as well as access to a Community Channel of members, a learning resource library, and perks and discounts.