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Marie-Claire Daveu

Chief Sustainability and Institutional Affairs Officer, Kering

She was an environmental adviser to a former French prime minister and is passionate about making luxury brands more sustainable.

Marie-Claire Daveu
News & Analysis

Why Most Luxury Brands Still Hire Underage Models

While Kering moved to ban all models under 18, some of the biggest fashion companies haven’t followed suit.

News & Analysis

Why Most Luxury Brands Still Hire Underage Models

While Kering moved to ban all models under 18, some of the biggest fashion companies haven’t followed suit.


Sustainability

What’s Stopping the Fashion Industry From Agreeing on Climate Action?

LVMH won't be participating in a new climate initiative spearheaded by rival Kering — the latest example of the challenge the industry faces in setting common goals to tackle major systemic issues.

Sustainability

What’s Stopping the Fashion Industry From Agreeing on Climate Action?

LVMH won't be participating in a new climate initiative spearheaded by rival Kering — the latest example of the challenge the industry faces in setting common goals to tackle major systemic issues.


Sustainability

Kering Tapped by French President to Unite Brands Behind Sustainability Goals

Emmanuel Macron has called upon Chief Executive François-Henri Pinault to unify the sector.

Sustainability

Kering Tapped by French President to Unite Brands Behind Sustainability Goals

Emmanuel Macron has called upon Chief Executive François-Henri Pinault to unify the sector.


News & Analysis

Kering to Push Stricter Animal Welfare Standard Worldwide

The group's Animal Welfare Standards support prohibiting intensive farming and the use of sub-therapeutic antibiotic treatments.

News & Analysis

Kering to Push Stricter Animal Welfare Standard Worldwide

The group's Animal Welfare Standards support prohibiting intensive farming and the use of sub-therapeutic antibiotic treatments.


Luxury

Kering Wants to Be the ‘Most Influential Group in the Luxury Universe.’ What Does That Mean?

Chief executive Francois-Henri Pinault laid out his ambitious strategy at the Paris-based conglomerate’s annual meeting for shareholders.

Luxury

Kering Wants to Be the ‘Most Influential Group in the Luxury Universe.’ What Does That Mean?

Chief executive Francois-Henri Pinault laid out his ambitious strategy at the Paris-based conglomerate’s annual meeting for shareholders.


Sustainability

Exactly How Bad Is Fashion for the Planet? We Still Don’t Know For Sure

Fashion brands know they need to reduce their environmental footprint. But misinformation and a lack of solid data to measure progress are hampering the industry’s effort to clean up its act.

Sustainability

Exactly How Bad Is Fashion for the Planet? We Still Don’t Know For Sure

Fashion brands know they need to reduce their environmental footprint. But misinformation and a lack of solid data to measure progress are hampering the industry’s effort to clean up its act.


Sustainability

Making the Business Case for Sustainability

Reputational and financial risks related to the industry’s exposure to climate change are creeping up executives’ agendas, coming into focus at the launch of the Global Fashion Agenda’s new sustainability priorities at Davos.

Sustainability

Making the Business Case for Sustainability

Reputational and financial risks related to the industry’s exposure to climate change are creeping up executives’ agendas, coming into focus at the launch of the Global Fashion Agenda’s new sustainability priorities at Davos.


Technology

How Biotechnology Is Reshaping Fashion

Modern Meadow, Bolt Threads and VitroLabs are leading a wave of start-ups tapping biotechnology to develop a new generation of sustainable and cruelty-free materials.

Technology

How Biotechnology Is Reshaping Fashion

Modern Meadow, Bolt Threads and VitroLabs are leading a wave of start-ups tapping biotechnology to develop a new generation of sustainable and cruelty-free materials.


Luxury

How François-Henri Pinault Unites Profits and Purpose

The chairman of Kering talks to BoF's Imran Amed about the blockbuster successes of Gucci, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga, streamlining his portfolio and his belief in ‘generous capitalism.’

Luxury

How François-Henri Pinault Unites Profits and Purpose

The chairman of Kering talks to BoF's Imran Amed about the blockbuster successes of Gucci, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga, streamlining his portfolio and his belief in ‘generous capitalism.’


Sustainability

Kering Partners with London College of Fashion to Launch Sustainability Course

The course will be the world’s first open-access online programme dedicated to sustainability and luxury fashion.

Sustainability

Kering Partners with London College of Fashion to Launch Sustainability Course

The course will be the world’s first open-access online programme dedicated to sustainability and luxury fashion.


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