Kristin Kagetsu

Co-founder & CEO

Saathi

Kristin Kagetsu is one of the co-founders of Saathi, a social enterprise in India addressing women’s health and plastic pollution by making 100% biodegradable and compostable sanitary pads. Kristin has a passion for sustainable manufacturing and women’s issues. As an undergraduate, she worked on multiple projects including plastic bottle recycling, waste management, and natural product development with the MIT Design Lab (D-Lab) in Brazil, Nicaragua, and India. This laid the foundation for starting Saathi, where the intersection between women’s health and sustainability is approached in a circular manner. She has since been recognized by Nikkei, Forbes, Cartier, and many others.

Event Schedule

DAY 1

18 July 2023

Start Time	End Time	Session	Description	Action
08:00 am EEST	09:30 am EEST	Interactive discussion on incentivizing plastic avoidance and carbon reduction Side Event Kigali Serena Hotel - Auditorium	This is an active conversation centered around new opportunities for climate-oriented green finance that starts at the grassroots level. Our event is industry agnostic Read More This is an active conversation centered around new opportunities for climate-oriented green finance that starts at the grassroots level. Our event is industry agnostic and invites sustainability, ESG, CSR heads, auditing firms, and other stakeholders interested in addressing plastic waste and carbon emissions globally. If you are an asset owner that addresses single-use plastic avoidance, join the conversation! This will be a space to facilitate conversation and action between organizations and individuals interested in climate-oriented green finance and the role of women, ensuring a holistic approach. Our objective is to focus on these connections and catalyze networking among like-minded people so that we can implement these new forms of green finance at scale around the world. Organized by Saathi Pads. Read Less Speaker Kristin Kagetsu Co-founder & CEO Saathi