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Kristin De Simone
Associate Director, Mission at Thrive Market
Kristin De Simone is the Associate Director of Mission at Thrive Market, a role in which she leads the company's social and environmental impact initiatives.1 Here are some key details about her work and responsibilities:
Role and Responsibilities
De Simone heads up all of Thrive Market's social and environmental impact work.1 Her main focus areas include:
- Developing and implementing sustainability strategies
- Leading certification efforts
- Overseeing plastic reduction initiatives
- Managing partnerships with environmental organizations
Key Achievements
Under De Simone's leadership, Thrive Market has achieved several significant milestones:
- Became a certified B Corp
- Received TRUE Certification for Zero Waste at fulfillment centers
- Attained Plastic Neutral Certification
- Developed a five-year sustainability roadmap
Sustainability Initiatives
De Simone has spearheaded several important sustainability projects:
- Carbon reduction: Led efforts to make Thrive Market Climate Neutral certified
- Plastic reduction: Established a partnership with rePurpose Global to offset plastic waste
- Zero Waste: Achieved TRUE Certification for Zero Waste across all three Thrive Market warehouses
Future Goals
De Simone's ultimate vision is for Thrive Market to become the world's first climate-positive grocery store.1 She continues to focus on:
- Reducing carbon emissions
- Minimizing waste
- Decreasing plastic use
Her approach emphasizes that sustainability is an ongoing journey, with the goal of having a net positive impact on the planet.1
