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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Rethinking Retail: Building More Sustainable Apparel Brands [Climate Week NYC]

Organized by Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change
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6:00 PM –
7:00 PM EDT
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Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on the future of sustainability and retail. Speakers will share perspectives on how leading apparel brands are responding to evolving expectations around sustainability, from product design and sourcing to operations and consumer engagement. Moderated by Silvia Bellezza of Columbia Business School, the conversation will explore the opportunities and challenges of embracing sustainability in retail while balancing consumer demand, business performance, and environmental impact. This conversation is co-presented by the Green Business Club and Sustainable Operations Initiative at Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change at Columbia Business School.
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