Leah Corio

About Leah Corio

Supply chain sustainability professional with eight years of experience working with global producers and manufacturers to integrate sustainability and social impact into operations. Spearheads strategies for decarbonization, ESG regulation compliance, ethical manufacturing, and forced labor prevention.Focused on driving responsible manufacturing practices that empower workers and mitigate supply chain risks. Works collaboratively with global vendors to build capacity and implement sustainable solutions that advance environmental stewardship and fair labor practices. Passionate about leveraging ESG strategies to foster long-term business resiliency and positive global impact.

Experience

1. Senior Supply Chain Impact Lead

   Burton Snowboards

   Jul 2024 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Role expanded to include management and implementation of supply chain decarbonization strategy.Leading Burton Snowboards- Social Compliance program, strategy, and execution- Identification and mitigation of complex supply chain and ESG risks- Forced labor prevention + compliance to global forced labor regulation and disclosures- Ensuring alignment with evolving, upcoming regulatory requirements - Due diligence assessment of new and prospective manufacturing and licensing partners (and geographic locations)- Living Wage strategy/roadmap implementation- FLA Accreditation- Scope 3 emissions measurement & decarbonization strategy- Responsible Purchasing Practices strategy & improvement integration- Global vendor capacity building - social compliance management systems and best practices; environmental management systems and monitoring - Environmental measurement and management- across tier 1 and 2 supplier base- Supply Chain traceability - Tier 2 traceability data and reporting infrastructure; Full supply chain traceability execution for high risk materialsProficient Experience- Engaging global suppliers (Asia, Europe and South America) onsite to collaborate on projects and program implementation- Preparing for alignment to regulatory requirements/ESG regulations (including CSRD, DPP (ESPR), UK Modern Slavery Act)- MSI, CSO, industry association (Textile Exchange, Fair Labor Association, Winter Sports Network, AAFA, OIA) and international government/development (GIZ) engagement- Cross-functional collaboration, management and relationship building

Education

• The International College of Seville (Spain)

  Spanish, EU Relations, International Business

  2017 — 2017

• Fashion Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)

  2014 — 2018

• Fashion Institute of Technology

  Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.)

  2014 — 2016