Amory Csiky Alvarez, 18-year-old Founder of Forest Delivery
- Childhood rooted in nature (Waldorf Steiner education)
- Realization that financial sustainability is key for lasting change
Podcast
Overview
In this episode of “The Brand Called You,” Ashutosh Garg interviews Amory Csiky Alvarez, the 18-year-old founder of Forest Delivery. Amory shares how he’s connecting fashion sales to tree planting, making environmental action both impactful and financially sustainable.
00:00:55- What inspired Forest Delivery?
- Childhood rooted in nature (Waldorf Steiner education)
- Realization that financial sustainability is key for lasting change
- Vision: Every product sold equals a tree planted
00:03:20- What values keep Amory going?
- Sacrificing for the greater good
- Staying motivated despite resistance
- Team-driven mission
00:04:08- How does Forest Delivery work?
- Simple name: “delivering forests”
- Brands partner via plug-ins (like Shopify) to plant trees with every sale
- Customers receive digital certificates for their impact
00:06:18- Ensuring transparency & trust
- Partnering only with traceable, credible reforestation organizations
- Technology for brands and customers to track real impact
00:12:27- Beyond climate: What are the social benefits?
- Jobs and food security for underdeveloped communities
- Inspiring environmental stewardship
00:13:30- Marketing & future vision
- Brands gain an emotional connection with customers
- Focus on fashion industry for now, potential to expand later
00:16:34- Advice for hesitant companies?
- Start small with pilot initiatives (e.g. Earth Month)
- AB-testing new sustainability steps
RESOURCES:
Learn more about Amory Csiky Alvarez: LinkedIn
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- Childhood rooted in nature (Waldorf Steiner education)
- Realization that financial sustainability is key for lasting change
- Vision: Every product sold equals a tree planted
