In this week's episode, we're stepping into the world of sustainable footwear with Kirsten Blackburn, Director of The KEEN Effect — the social impact division for hybrid footwear brand KEEN. Since its founding in 2003, KEEN has evolved into a leading global footwear company renowned for innovation, originality, and a strong emphasis on sustainability. Throughout the conversation with Gil, Kirsten, who has spearheaded environmental, social, and governance strategies across for-profit and non-profit sectors for over a decade, shares invaluable insights into KEEN's sustainability journey and its global commitment to ethical practices. Additionally, she sheds light on several actionable strategies to reduce the broader footwear industry's environmental impact.Links: Kirsten Blackburn LinkedInKirsten Blackburn TwitterKEEN LinkedInKEEN TwitterWebsite: Keen Impact2022 KEEN Impact ReportKEEN Green Paper: The Road to PFAS Free, a step-by-step guide to removing PFAS from your supply chainVideo: What is the KEEN Effect?Video: The Newport: How the World's Ugliest Sandal Was BornEmail your feedback to Chad, Gil, and Hilary at climatepositive@hasi.com or tweet them to @ClimatePosiPod.