The leader turning a fashion retailer into a beacon of sustainability

The fashion industry is facing a critical environmental crisis with fast fashion and disposable clothing contributing significantly to global waste.

The continued production and disposal of fashion items at current rates will accelerate climate change, deplete natural resources, and harm communities in manufacturing regions. Livelihoods will be threatened as resources become scarcer, affecting the 650,000+ people supported through Primark’s supply chain alone.

Lynne Walker is leading a transformation of Primark’s business model through its Primark Cares initiative, to make sustainable fashion accessible to everyone.

This conversation will help you

• Discover how a traditional retailer transforms its business model to balance profit with environmental responsibility
• Learn practical strategies for driving large-scale organisational change in the face of skepticism
• Understand how personal resilience, authentic leadership, and collaborative approaches can help tackle seemingly insurmountable environmental challenges in any industry

Highlights

• [00:07:38] Why is sustainability a big and bold task for the fashion industry?
• [00:14:48] The biggest challenges Lynne has faced
• [00:18:52] Leading from your personal values
• [00:21:58] Putting those values into practice
• [00:28:15] Taking it all less personally
• [00:34:06] Conflicts and challenges
• [00:42:33] Are you in your comfort zone or the next circle?
• [00:44:39] What Fearless Forward means to Lynne
• [00:46:14] Takeaways from Sally-Anne

Resources

• Connect with Lynne via LinkedIn
• Connect with Sally-Anne via LinkedIn