Alicia Kimber-Thew (She/her)

Head of Delivery

Alicia Thew is the dynamic Head of Delivery at Green Element, entrusted with leading our exceptional analysis team in the delivery of critical projects for our esteemed clients. Her portfolio includes overseeing essential tasks such as carbon footprint assessments, Life Cycle Analyses (LCAs), science-based targets setting, and strategic initiatives. Since joining Green Element in January 2020, Alicia has exhibited remarkable leadership skills that have been pivotal in the successful management and coordination of the analysis team. Her unwavering commitment to excellence has ensured that projects are executed seamlessly for clients like Finisterre and Woolcool.

Alicia is driven by an inspiring passion for driving positive change in the world, particularly in the fashion and textiles industry. Under her visionary guidance, Green Element has made significant strides in researching and promoting sustainable practices within the fashion and textiles sector. Alicia recently became a full member of the Institute of Environmental Sciences after having successfully worked for over 5 years in the environmental sector. 

 

 

ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Developing the Analysis Team: Alicia has played a pivotal role in the growth of the analysis team, mentoring and training new staff to excel in diverse industries and with a wide array of clients.
• Fashion and Textile Research: She has led and championed Green Element’s insightful research into the sustainability of the fashion and textile industry. This includes the development of a comprehensive database of carbon conversion factors for fibers, yarns, and fabrics—an invaluable resource soon to be available via Green Element’s carbon footprint calculation tool Compare Your Footprint.
• Broadening the Carbon Conversion Factor Database: Alicia’s contributions extend beyond textiles to diverse areas, including food and drink, global electricity, and healthcare. Her work with client HCA Healthcare, measuring emissions associated with the use of anesthetic and medical gases, exemplifies her dedication to environmental impact reduction.

 

CONTRIBUTIONS:

Blog: How To Be A Sustainable Fashion Brands: Sustainability in Fashion (greenelement.co.uk)

Podcast: Sustainability in the fashion industry | Sustainable Business Podcast (greenelement.co.uk)

Webinar: Live Q+A: What is Net-Zero? Instagram Live with Y.O.U Underwear

Webinar: Speaker at How to Decarbonise your Business? Webinar hosted by Fashion Declares

Event: Speaker at Business Imperatives for SME Net-Zero Targets, hosted by McBrides Chartered Accountants.

Event: Speaker at the Regenerative Fashion Conference, hosted by Fashion Declares

Event: Attendee at Bread and Jam 2023 Summit