Sustainability by design with Koskela

Small business, Big impact

Sasha Titchkosky is Co-founder and CEO of Koskela. This interview is part of the Small business, Big impact series, recorded 3 November 2021.

Koskela was the first furniture and homewares company in Australia to be B Corp certified in 2017. Its products are proudly Australia-made, GECA certified and carbon neutral. We speak about Koskela's commitment to sustainability across the business, local manufacturing, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts, and climate goals.

Topics:

• Welcome and introduction
• Creation and evolution of a purpose-led business
• Credibility and demand from conscious consumers
• Following the leader - learn from sustainable brands that have gone before
• What sets Koskela apart from other sustainable brands
• Local manufacturing and finding your key differentiator
• Attracting employees through purpose
• Supporting Indigenous Australian culture and art
• Benefits of the Reconciliation Action Plan framework
• The global transition to net zero and how it will impact SMEs
• Simple things to adopt in your business
• Importance of setting ambitious targets to influence others
• B Corp Climate Collective resources and collaboration
• Koskela's sustainability superpower
• Top tip for small businesses
• Wrap up and resources

Resources mentioned:

• check out Koskela's products and subscribe https://koskela.com.au/
• climate action resources at https://www.bcorpclimatecollective.com.au/business-resource-hub
• explainer series on climate change, global action, business net zero commitments and taking action in your business at https://smallmightycsr.com/net-zero-cop26-explainer/
• connect with Sasha at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasha-titchkosky-83a28522/