Emma Leake

Seaweed is a powerful ally for the planet. I will spend 15 minutes learning how seaweed can improve ocean health, capture carbon, support sustainable food systems, and inspire eco-friendly products.

Knowing our carbon footprint is the first step to reducing it. I will calculate my carbon impact and identify lifestyle changes that could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment. I will share my commitments to lowering my impact on the feed.

Idling cars wastes fuel, contributes to climate change, and pollutes the air in our communities. I will turn off my engine when waiting in my car to reduce air pollution and carbon emissions.

Whether you’re located in our stores, distribution centers, or home offices, there are plenty of opportunities to compost. At our Home Offices, you can compost food scraps at one of the composting bins located in every kitchen. Join us on April 15th @ 225 Kitchens as we challenge associates to compost any leftover food scraps.

Join the JCG Townhall on April 9th to learn more about our Sustainability program and updated vision.

Attend the FABSCRAP webinar on April 17th at 12pm, to learn more about fabric samples and textile waste from our Home Office are given a new life through recycling and repurposing.

Attend the Beyond the Seams: Cultivating Sustainability & Belonging in Regenerative Agriculture Lunch and Learn on April 22nd at 12:00 PM to learn about the connection between sustainability, equity, and the future of regenerative farming. You can attend virtually or in person at our Home Offices!

Participate in a Clothing Swap! For NYC-based associates, we are hosting a Spring Clothing Swap at our Home Offices on April 23rd and 24th from 9AM to 5PM. For stores and distribution center associates, try starting your own swap with fellow colleagues or friends and family!

Participate in Car-Free Earth Day on April 26th by opting to bike, walk or run instead of using a car! For our New-York based associates, don’t forget about our free Citi Bike membership through JCG Benefits.

Attend the Sunset Park Recycling Field Trip on April 30th at 1:00 PM to experience the facility’s state-of-the-art sorting process and learn how 1,000 tons of New York City’s recycling is processed every day.

Log onto Workday or Zipline to complete JCG’s Sustainability 101 Training and learn more about J.Crew Group’s public goals and sustainability programs. If you already completed the training, check off this action to get points!

Did you know, that on average our kitchen uses about 1,000 disposable cups a week? Bring your own mug into the office and help us combat waste!

Innovation can create a more sustainable world. I will spend 5 minutes learning about new materials, technologies, ideas, or practices that help solve environmental challenges and improve our planet's future.

Trees provide food and habitat for local wildlife species, shade our streets and homes, and help keep our air and water clean by capturing pollutants. I will learn about certification labels and buy wood and paper products certified as sustainable or recycled to protect forests and reduce environmental harm.

Every choice matters. I will purchase or switch to products made from sustainable or recycled materials to support innovation and reduce environmental impact.

Access to clean water is a basic right, yet not everyone has it. I will spend 5 minutes learning about water justice issues and who is affected.

Wasting food also wastes water, energy, and resources. I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the Ecochallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation, and commit to reducing my food waste throughout the challenge.

Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.