Kate Heiny Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

Norwalk, CT, US

Berlin, Berlin, DE

Kensington, California, US

Oakland, CA, US

Chairwoman: 2016 - 2019Vice Chairwoman: 2014 - 2016Director: 2013 - 2014The Sustainable Apparel Coalition, representing more than one-third of the global apparel and footwear industries, was formed by sustainability leaders and leading environmental and social organizations to address current social and environmental challenges. Recognizing that improved.

Düsseldorf, NRW, DE

- Responsible for supporting C&A's global sustainability teams in Brazil, China, Europe and Mexico- Additionally acted as interm Head of Sustainability for European business 2015-2018- Responsible for the global development of first sustainability marketing platform, #wearthechange

Zug, Switzerland, CH

Advising the C&A Foundation on investments with the purpose of creating a fashion industry that enables people to thrive.

Amsterdam, Amsterdam, NL

The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) is a multi-stakeholder initiative focused on creating a prosperous organic cotton sector that benefits everyone - from farmer to consumer.

Minneapolis, MN, US

As the Director of Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility for Target, a Fortune 30 company that has more than 1,800 stores in 49 states Kate led sustainability strategy for Target, including operational innovation, public policy and business integration.

Minneapolis, MN, US

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Created the criteria and processes governing the use of sustainability claims. Led the execution of the process and training to team members, minimizing corporate risk.
• Built high-performing team of six direct reports and 100+ volunteers at headquarters location.

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Developed enterprise-wide sustainability strategy and first-ever public commitments, elevating sustainability to one of the company’s top six priorities.
• Partnered with merchandising and external organizations to develop and implement sustainable seafood strategy, changed sourcing policy. Awarded first place in Greenpeaces’ annual seafood scorecard.
• Led the creation of climate change and green chemistry corporate policy positions.
• Actively participated in industry and peer groups, Capitol Hill visits and conference speaking opportunities, developing relationships and gaining exposure for the company’s sustainability efforts and advancing its.

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Hired to start and build sustainability team and strategy for Target.
• Set sustainability agenda for top executives and led cross functional teams to integrate and incorporate sustainability into business decisions.
• Led collaboration of cross-company stakeholders to develop recycling business plan leading to in-store execution of recycling kiosks in 1,700+ stores nationwide.

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

• Mapped landscape of Social Entrepreneurship in MBA education, identified best practices, and disseminated findings to academic, corporate, and student audiences
• Created and executed outreach plan to MBA programs on a global scale, expanding reach from 600 to 2,000 programs
• Envisioned and created a guide of MBA programs that will be used as a funding and marketing tool
• Researched and identified best practices and recommended next steps for creating a new funding tool

Mba, Business Administration

Ba, Environmental Studies, Religion

Ms, Environmental Science