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Sustainable Strategies for a Regenerative Future

GAIA Collective is a sustainability design strategy consultancy partnering with fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands to align purpose with profit. We fuse creativity, social justice, agriculture and climate action to help businesses reimagine success, placing impact, community development, environmental responsibility, and resilient supply chains at the center.

Our approach empowers brands to tell their sustainability journey with clarity and integrity, while driving measurable change. Rooted in cultural heritage, social equity, environmental stewardship, and circular innovation, we design strategies that create lasting value for both people and planet.

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GAIA Collective

GAIA Collective is a sustainability strategy studio led by Naika Colas, with 15+ years of experience. We specialize in climate conscious product development, community development, global supply chains, and circular business transformation for fashion and beauty brands.

  • Sustainability Strategy, Roadmapping, Branding & Visual Identity

  • Product Development & Material Innovation

  • Circular Design & Waste Management

  • Cannabis Farming Consulting - Small to Midsize

Our Expertise

  • Global Certifications (FSC, CDP, EcoVadis, UN Global Compact, SBTi)

  • Policy Writing & NYC Local Law Compliance (84,88,97)

  • Circular Design & Waste Management

  • Public Speaking, Workshops & Faculty Training

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ESG Reporting & Compliance

  • Annual Impact Reporting

  • Calculating carbon emissions and overall organizational footprint

  • Support for CDP, EcoVadis, UN Global Compact CoP, and ESG disclosures. Managing data, calculating Scope 1,2,3 emissions.

    Achieved 2021-2024: Retail Merchandising

    • EcoVadis - GOLD Ratings

    • CDP - B Ratings

  • Materiality assessments and data collection strategies

  • Transparent storytelling that builds brand trust

Brand Purpose & Impact Strategy

  • Defining mission, vision, and values with measurable sustainability goals

  • Designing campaigns and activations that connect brand identity to justice and environmental impact

  • Aligning with sustainable development goals for global relevance and accountability

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Supply Chain & Material Sourcing

  • Procurement of regenerative, renewable, and low-impact materials

  • Supplier engagement and vetting for ethical and climate-conscious practices

  • Circular design integration and waste reduction strategies

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We help fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands align purpose with profit through sustainability strategy, design innovation, and measurable impact. Our work spans product development, global ESG certifications, policy creation, circular design systems, waste reduction and community development initiatives.

Trusted by leading sustainable design projects for luxury fashion brands, beauty brands, and NGO’s - we deliver solutions that strengthen supply chains, meet compliance standards, and build brand trust.

Let us create a clear, actionable roadmap for your sustainable future.

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