Meet the Speakers

Keynote Speaker

Teddy Mendoza
Global Sustainability Officer
HanesBrands Inc.

As Global Sustainability Officer at HanesBrands Inc., Teddy Mendoza leads the company’s global sustainability strategy, bringing 24 years of experience in environmental sustainability and social impact within the apparel industry. Teddy is responsible for advancing HanesBrands’ 2030 goals across People, Planet, and Product, ensuring sustainability is deeply aligned with business strategy.

Under Teddy’s leadership, HanesBrands achieved its near-term Science-Based Targets seven years ahead of schedule, maintained A- scores in CDP Climate and Water for four consecutive years, along with an improved score in CDP Forests, as well as achieving Zero Waste to Landfill across all global operations. The company was recently recognized as top four out of 250 global brands in Fashion Revolution’s 2024 What Fuels Fashion report for its transparency and decarbonization efforts.

In just five years, sustainability initiatives at HanesBrands have delivered over $31 million in cost savings and enabled partnerships with 80 organizations worldwide, donating nearly 23 million units of essential apparel to families in need.

Teddy serves on the Board of Delivering Good in the U.S. He holds an MBA in International Management from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, a Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Business from the University of Cambridge, and is currently pursuing a Master of Studies in Sustainability Leadership at Cambridge. Driven by a deep passion for social and environmental impact, Teddy is committed to creating meaningful change across the apparel industry and beyond.

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