Fashion Industry Sustainability Expert

Volunteer for a startup turning everyday shopping into a $1 trillion solution for nature! ?

Mandatum (Sustainable Discounts) redirects hidden retail margins into verified conservation funding, allowing shoppers and brands to protect the planet at no extra cost.

Global conservation is currently facing a nearly $1 trillion annual funding gap. Existing financial mechanisms—like philanthropy and government grants—are often fragile, unpredictable, and highly dependent on political cycles. This volatility prevents long-term ecosystem stewardship, leaving high-impact projects in the Global South underfunded despite their ecological importance. Meanwhile, the global consumer economy contains massive hidden inefficiencies embedded in retail pricing that currently generate zero environmental return, while critical ecosystems remain vulnerable to economic shifts.

Mandatum addresses this disconnect through "Sustainable Discounts™," a groundbreaking funding tool that redirects hidden costs in everyday purchases toward high-impact climate and biodiversity action. By unlocking the financial margins already embedded in standard retail pricing, we allow consumers and brands to fund conservation at no additional cost, creating a scalable "climate justice" mechanism that moves resources from the Global North to vetted projects in the Global South. Validated by the Earthshot Prize and the World Bank, our platform is designed to reach 1 billion shoppers and 5 million merchants, transforming everyday economic activity into a permanent, self-sustaining financial infrastructure that protects our forests and oceans while simultaneously fighting poverty and hunger.

Role (Volunteer, unpaid): Fashion Industry Sustainability Expert

Role Description: We are scaling SD™ across the fashion industry and need someone who knows this world from the inside. The fashion industry is under intense pressure to move from environmental pledges to immediate, measurable impact. SD™ gives them exactly that, turning everyday purchases into conservation funding at no cost to the brand or the shopper. Your network is the bridge we need.

Potential areas of support include:

• Identifying fashion brands or industry associations (such as The Fashion Pact) actively searching for credible, immediate sustainability solutions
• Making warm introductions to sustainability or commercial leads at DTC fashion brands on Shopify
• Advising on how SD™ is best positioned and communicated within the fashion industry
• Sharing your perspective on which brands and moments represent the best entry point for our first industry-scale rollout

Time Commitment: Volunteer 2-3 hours per week for 3-5 months remotely ?

If you want to make change happen, apply to volunteer with Mandatum (Sustainable Discounts) now!