Placing sustainability at the heart of retail – A conversation with Holt Renfrew’s president & CEO, Sebastian Picardo

Holt Renfrew is considered Canada’s leading fashion and lifestyle retailer. Founded in Quebec City in 1837, Holt Renfrew is renowned for unparalleled retail experiences, and is Canada’s hub for the world’s best fashion and beauty brands. In 2021, Holts announced bold sustainability initiatives that reinforce its commitment to creating a better future for people and the planet. Holt Renfrew believes that retail can be a force for good and an organization should enable customers to make trusted, responsible purchases. Holts’ sustainability targets are aggressive and aim to ignite positive change internally and within all stakeholders.

Transparency is a critical part of the journey, tracking and reporting on data is essential and are mapped back to a sustainability stairway including Science Based Targets. Join Sebastian Picardo, President & CEO of Holt Renfrew, and Matt Laukaitis, EVP & Global GM of SAP Consumer Industries, for a fireside chat on Holts’ sustainability journey.