Former IKEA Chief Sustainability Officer to Keynote Worldly’s Inaugural Customer Event
August 22 2024 - 5:00AM
Business Wire
Worldly, the leading supply chain sustainability data and
insights platform for the consumer goods and apparel industries,
today announced Pia Heidenmark Cook, renowned sustainability expert
and former Chief Sustainability Officer at IKEA, as the keynote
speaker at the upcoming Worldly Customer Forum. The inaugural
customer forum will take place on September 12 at the Hilton Munich
Park in Munich, Germany, immediately after the Annual Meeting
hosted by Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition), the
global nonprofit alliance for the consumer goods industry.
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Pia Heidenmark Cook will be the keynote
speaker at the Worldly Customer Forum in Munich. (Graphic: Business
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The Worldly Customer Forum promises a day of inspiring stories,
practical insights, and meaningful connections, designed to bring
together corporate sustainability leaders and practitioners to
drive action towards a common goal — ensuring a more sustainable
future. The interactive agenda includes a mixture of keynotes and
breakaway workshops focused on translating ideas into tangible
actions. The event comes at a critical time for the industry as it
seeks to decarbonize the supply chain to curb the impacts of
climate change. Businesses are also preparing for new regulations
like the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD),
which will require them to report their social and environmental
impacts, starting in January.
Pia Heidenmark Cook’s keynote address will set the tone for the
Worldly Customer Forum, inspiring and motivating the 200+
representatives from the apparel and consumer goods sectors in
attendance. Her speech will emphasize the critical value of their
work, aligning with the forum’s theme, "Impact in Action."
Acknowledging the challenges of sustainability efforts, Pia will
deliver a message focusing on tangible actions and progress as the
industry focuses on decarbonization to reduce its environmental
footprint in line with the Paris Agreement.
“Pia’s sustainability leadership and extensive experience make
her the perfect person to inspire and challenge our community and
push the boundaries of what’s possible in our collective journey
towards a more sustainable future,” said Scott Raskin, CEO of
Worldly.
During her tenure as Chief Sustainability Officer at IKEA, Pia
Heidenmark Cook played a pivotal role in integrating sustainability
into the core business strategy. She led the execution of several
impact initiatives including decoupling growth from climate
footprint with 14% business growth and 14% footprint reduction in
the same period, spearheading IKEA’s commitment to becoming climate
positive by 2030, significantly increasing the use of renewable and
recycled materials, and promoting sustainable living among
customers worldwide. Pia has been recognized as one of the most
influential sustainability leaders globally and has received
numerous awards for her contributions to the field.
“I am excited to join Worldly’s Customer Forum and share my
experiences and learnings with a community that is as passionate
about sustainability as I am,” said Pia Heidenmark Cook. “This
opportunity to connect brands and manufacturers is crucial to drive
meaningful sustainability initiatives. By fostering collaboration
and understanding between these groups, we can create a powerful
impact and accelerate our journey towards a sustainable
future.”
Other companies represented at the forum will include LVMH
Group, Eileen Fisher, Walmart, Target, Dunelm, H&M, Marks &
Spencer, Komar Brands, Due Diligence Design, Elevate Textiles,
Arvind Limited, the Social & Labor Convergence Program, and
more.
To register for the Worldly Customer Forum, please visit
worldly.io/resources/worldly-customer-forum-2024.
About Worldly
Worldly is the planet’s most comprehensive supply chain
sustainability data and insights platform, trusted by 40,000+ major
brands, retailers and manufacturers in fashion, outdoor, home
goods, toys and more. Worldly uniquely collects high-resolution
primary data specific to companies’ value chains, operations and
products, providing insight into true impacts across carbon, water,
chemistry and labor. Featuring the most comprehensive source of ESG
data for global manufacturers and the largest library of materials
and product impacts, Worldly empowers businesses to scale
responsibility into their global operations, faster and more
accurately. Hosting, connecting with, and supporting the leading
industry solutions and methodologies, including ZDHC, Bluesign and
the Higg Index – developed and owned by global nonprofit alliance
Cascale – Worldly delivers the insights businesses need to reduce
their impact, comply with emerging regulatory and financial
disclosure requirements and meet the expectations of a new
generation of customers. www.worldly.io
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