Sean Ansett Email & Phone Number

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I am responsible for leading John Paul Mitchell Systems (JPMS) sustainability program Regenerative Roots including our goals to reduce virgin plastic, reduce carbon footprint, sustainable and responsible sourcing and minimize waste to landfill.•Launched JPMS’ Regenerative Roots sustainability strategy reducing carbon footprint, virgin plastic, and waste to landfill, and rolling out JPMS’ sustainable and responsible sourcing program. •Developed NetZero Strategy to reduce scope 1, 2 emissions by 2030.•Transitioned the Tea Tree Brand to PCR packaging, increased recyclability by 63%, converted 60k pounds of plastic packaging into PCR and converted to 100% recyclable secondary packaging. •Transitioned JPMS’ packaging portfolio to PCR saving 156M gallons of water and 1.9k tons of CO2.•Converted 90% of palm oil-based ingredients to RSPO certified or through substitution. •Launched Homeboy Industries’ tool recycling program keeping 2.6k tons of used tools out of landfills.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

I ensure the overall integrity and credibility of The Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Product Standard as a voting board member that guides designers and manufacturers through a continual improvement process that looks at material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness.

Cambridge, Gb

The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) brings together business, government and academia to find solutions to critical sustainability challenges. CISL offers the honorary title of Senior Associate to a small number of individuals with demonstrably high levels of expertise and reputation in the field of sustainability leadership from within business, government or civil society.

Boulder, Co, Us

Future Fit Foods is a food startup re-inventing convenience foods through tasty, nutrient-packed, compact, and sustainable foods. Our new line of soups, instantly fresh plant-based mini-meals, is our vessel for change. These soups are fully cooked with real organic and non-gmo ingredients and preserved using an Incan technique to lock in nutrients, color, texture, and aroma, while delivering lightweight, delicious, and pocket-size mini-meals that are easy to carry and prepared in three minutes, delivering an instantly fresh experience. Perfect to enjoy at home, at work, and on the go.

Also President in Madrid, Spain from 2005-2010.Sustainability consultancy providing advice on ESG, due diligence, circular business models, sustainability strategy, and human rights/ labor issues in value chains globally. Clients have included Amazon, American Eagle, Arc'teryx, At Home, Burberry, Dunkin Brands International, Ethical Trading Initiative, Gap Inc., General Electric, Global Fund, Humanity United, INDITEX, Kalsec, Lush, Made-by, Mothercare, Next, Primark, SAB Miller, Topshop, WL Gore, Social Accountability International, and others.Developed ESG due diligence requirements (policies and procedures) advising the C-Suite prior to a successful NYSE IPO. Developed ESG related policies and procedures for a $220 million leveraged buyout that passed due diligence requirements and protected investors' interests.Consultant to large consumer electronics company related to the circular economy, environmental product certifications, and developing the strategy and for a first-ever consumer-facing launch in September 2020. Technically assessed over 50 possible certifications for the (CPFB) making recommendations for those products to be included in the program launch.Cradle to Cradle Certified Board Member. Responsible for the development of the Cradle to Cradle standard and a technical standards committee co-chair. C2C Certified is the only product level cradle to cradle certification covering material health, renewable energy, material reutilization, water stewardship and social fairness.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Nl

Co-founding team member and Chief Sustainability Officer of a modular smartphone company with 80 employees developing circular business models throughout the value chain. Developed an end-to-end sustainable value chain including responsible sourcing, innovative labor standards implementation in China/ Southeast Asia, conflict minerals programs in the Democratic Republic of Congo, an e-waste recycling projects in Ghana, and fair material integration into the product including recycled plastics and Fair-Trade gold.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Nl

Executive Director of the breakthrough Bangladesh Safety Accord with the participation of 200 apparel companies, 1600 factories covering 2 million garment workers in response to the Rana Plaza disaster.Launched the world’s first building, electrical, and health and safety initiative, recruited over 200 brand members covering 1600 apparel factories. Reporting to the Board of Directors, I evaluated multi-million-dollar tenders, managed stakeholder relationships including the Minister of Finance, Minister of Labour, employer associations and EU and US ambassadors and on-boarded the permanent senior team.

Cupertino, California, Us

Responsible for supplier sustainability programs

London, Gb

Executing Sustainability and ESG strategies, lead social compliance and human rights programs. Develop and implement corporate footprint reduction, responsible material sourcing, landfill diversion. Responsible for all Corporate Responsibility communications. Executed strategy, obtained C-Suite buy-in for Burberry's inclusion into the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Represented the company at shareholder meetings and investor meetings for ESG related matters.Achieved C-Suite buy-in for the first overall corporate sustainability strategy related to ethical trade, environmental sustainability, and community investment together with a team of thirteen and five direct reports. Obtained the Carbon Trust Standard and drove energy and waste program through increasing recycling to 100% at HQ, expanding LED usage, implementing smart energy systems, and diverting 130 tons of waste.

San Francisco, California, Us

Director, Global Partnerships, Gap Inc. Architect of company’s first stakeholder engagement strategy mapping, identification, and prioritizing global stakeholders leading to innovative partnerships for sustainable development significantly enhancing Gap Inc.’s reputation and repositioning the company from laggard to leader including setting a new bar for sustainability reporting earning more than 2million positive impressions. Responsible for determining key KPIs, reporting frameworks, Multistakeholder Initiatives, and ESG reporting requirements. Responsible for developing the global stakeholder engagement strategy including SRI funds, stakeholder relationships, and reporting.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

United States Peace Corps Volunteer, Dominican Republic

Masters Of Studies, Sustainability Leadership

Masters Of Science Business Administration, International Business

B.S., International Business