Alaaddin Okur

Main Role & Function at L&S Alaaddin works as a verifier and trainer Education & Experience Alaaddin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering and has more than 7 years of experience in the apparel and footwear sector working on issues related to environmental sustainability. Over the course of his career, Alaaddin has implemented best practices and improved sustainability performances in the supply chain by defining environmental targets in accordance with the EU & Nordic Swan Ecolabel, SAC (Sustainable Apparel Coalition), STWI (Swedish Textile Water Institute), GTW (Green to Wear), Join Life, Renewcell, GRS (Global Recycle Standard), OCS(Organic Content Standard) as well as criteria issued by different fashion brands. Alaaddin most recently worked for Baykan Denim – the first denim apparel supplier in the world to be awarded the prestigious EU & Nordic Swan Ecolabel under his direction. Audit & training qualifications Alaaddin possesses in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing and technical processes within the apparel and footwear sector, having performed numerous environmental assessments in many parts of the world. These assessments cover areas such as textile processes, energy, water saving, wastewater, air pollution, chemical management and waste management, BATs (best available technologies), Kaizen as well as ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals). Alaaddin is an approved SAC Higg FEM (Facility Environmental Module) verifier (generalist and chemical specialist) as well as a ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) trainer. Furthermore, Alaaddin is an approved BEPI consultant. In addition to this, he is also a social compliance specialist and has conducted audits at manufacturing facilities as part of Sedex, the BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative) and requirements set by brands in the apparel and footwear sector. Languages Alaaddin speaks English and Turkish