Gigi Zapata

🌍 I’m a Sustainability Program Manager and a former McKinsey expert with a superpower of influence: I get people moving fast for decarbonization, circularity, and responsible supply chains. Across 25+ global companies in 10+ industries and 100+ sites, I’ve led transformations that improve EBITDA by 15% by: • Reducing GHG emissions by 10-30% and cutting costs by 8% • Driving change management in procurement and operations to achieve sustainability targets • Adding circularity and ethical sourcing into core operations and product development • Translating complex technical work into executive buy-in, digital tools, and award-winning ESG reports Earlier in my career, I worked in battery metals and mining in the DRC, Chile, Peru, and the U.S. This shaped how I understand responsible minerals and their impact on human rights. It taught me the challenges of decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors. And made me obsessed about regenerating what I once helped extract. 🌱 I’m also building Re-Fuse, a side project rooted in a simple but radical idea: we don’t need more to live well or grow a business. Sometimes, enough is the smartest choice. I help brands rethink how they design, produce, and communicate in ways that ease the pressure overproduction puts on both people and the planet. 📣 Open to: → Consulting and advisory for companies and consumers rethinking how they consume → Speaking, partnerships, or brand collaborations through Re-Fuse 🤩 It bothers me when LinkedIn feels too serious. I care about making friends. I love non-sense and WhatsApp stickers. I sing, I dance, and I eat a lot. Let's connect! 🗣️ Sharing my own perspectives here. Not speaking on behalf of any employer.