Investing in Sustainable Technology with SK Capital’s Anne Kolton

The intersection of sustainability and Capital meet.

Biodegradable water-soluble films. Recycling that reuses molecules over and over. AI that can develop more sustainable polymers.

In this conversation, Sustainably Speaking host Mia Quinn sits down with Anne Kolton, Chief Sustainability Officer at SK Capital Partners, to explore the next wave of innovation in manufacturing and materials. Anne shares how her team invests in companies developing breakthrough products, how U.S. manufacturing can launch smarter, more efficient processes, and why engineering and AI will transform the materials we use every day.

Guest Bios

  • Anne Kolton, Chief Sustainability Officer, SK Capital Partners

    Anne Kolton is a senior leader in the global chemicals industry, with a career spanning sustainability strategy, public affairs, and regulatory advocacy. She currently serves as Chief Sustainability and Public Affairs Officer at SK Capital Partners, where she leads firmwide initiatives focused on sustainable investing and stakeholder engagement. Previously, Kolton held senior roles at the American Chemistry Council, the White House, U.S. Cabinet agencies, and two presidential campaigns.

  • Mia Quinn, Senior Director, Public Affairs at American Chemistry Council

    Mia Quinn leads efforts to communicate the plastics industry’s major sustainability initiatives. She works to bring together experts to share insights in key areas of sustainability, including public policy, product design, recycling, and infrastructure. She is passionate about collaboration, clear communication, and engaging audiences to learn more about innovation and modern solutions for our communities and our country. Mia has a degree in political science from Washington University in St. Louis. She grew up in the suburbs of Denver, Colorado and is a lifelong Denver Broncos fan. She lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and two sons.