Raised among Oregon’s coastlines and influenced by hippie parents, Noel Kinder transformed his distaste for nature excursions into a fervent passion for sustainability.

His riveting journey from a Peace Corps volunteer in Honduras to Nike’s Chief Sustainability Officer reveals the essential role of resilience and innovation in corporate sustainability efforts.

At Nike, Noel drove the adoption of recycled materials and championed new, sustainable technologies, demonstrating that real progress requires both patience and persistence.

His tenure at Nike led to major advancements, notably the large-scale adoption of recycled materials and spearheading innovative environmental solutions.

His story highlights the challenges and triumphs of embedding sustainability into the fabric of a major corporation, emphasizing the long-term commitment required to drive substantial change.