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Empowering Consumers for a Greener Future with Akhil Sivanandan
What It Takes
58 minutes
6 months ago
Empowering Consumers for a Greener Future with Akhil Sivanandan
In this episode of the What It Takes podcast, Akhil Sivanandan, CEO and co-founder of GreenStory, discusses the importance of sustainability in the fashion industry. He shares his personal journey towards creating a platform that helps consumers understand the environmental impact of their clothing choices. The conversation delves into the complexities of the fashion supply chain, the significance of accurate data in sustainability efforts, and the role of consumer choices in driving change. Akhil emphasizes the urgent need for awareness and action to combat climate change and outlines GreenStory's mission to empower a billion consumers to make greener choices. In this conversation, Akhil Sivanandan discusses the complexities of measuring carbon footprints, the importance of consumer behavior in sustainability, and the challenges posed by climate change denial. He emphasizes the role of human activity in climate change and how businesses can adapt to meet consumer expectations for sustainability. Akhil also shares insights on entrepreneurship, highlighting the significance of discipline and perseverance in achieving success. Connect with Akhil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akhilsivanandan/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to GreenStory and Sustainability 02:58 Akhil's Journey to Sustainability 06:01 The Birth of GreenStory 09:02 Understanding the Fashion Supply Chain 12:01 Data Accuracy in Sustainability 15:04 The Impact of Consumer Choices 18:01 Consequences of Inaction 20:53 The Path to a Sustainable Future 30:18 Understanding Carbon Footprint Measurement 35:04 Consumer Behavior and Sustainability 39:01 Addressing Climate Change Denial 41:24 The Role of Human Activity in Climate Change 44:37 Business Strategies for Sustainability 48:52 The Entrepreneurial Journey and Motivation 51:50 Discipline and Perseverance in Entrepreneurship
What It Takes
We speak with founders and leaders across different industries about their stories and how they’ve reached today, and we dive deep into the challenges, the joys, and, generally, what it takes to get there.
