Dave Newman

Dave Newman brings to DSW Collective twenty-five years experience in climate & energy, logistics, finance and accounting within Nike. His experience spans the entire supply chain processes from manufacturing to warehouse to retail and has rolled out projects that resulted in millions of dollars in savings, increased efficiencies and improved service levels. Dave’s work includes developing climate strategies and managing energy efficiency programs for Nike’s contract manufacturing.

Dave’s management of the global climate reporting initiative to the Carbon Disclosure Project and Climate Counts resulted in Nike achieved the highest rating of any company from Climate Counts in 2008. His programs revealed $32 million dollars in energy savings potential for Nike’s contract factories.

Dave Newman has partnered with the Global Sporting Goods Industry Association to pilot energy efficiency within apparel and equipment contract manufacturing. He has also partnered with key climate organizations such as The Climate Group, World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to explore energy efficiency opportunities with supply chains for top 100 companies. Dave co-founded Business for Social Responsibility’s Clean Cargo Working Group, the first shipper/ocean carrier collaborative work group to measure impacts of global ocean transportation. Dave maintains an extensive network with leading climate thinkers from US and European companies that provide information and feedback on current climate issues, strategies and policies.