Sustainable Product Innovation: Integrating B Corp Principles & UN SDGs
Dr. Dawn Rennick, CEO, Piercing Sun Consulting
Originally presented: August 8, 2024
Watch time: 60 minutes
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Explore how to seamlessly integrate sustainable product development methodologies and lifecycle management with B Corp and B Movement principles to align with and achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). This webcast will provide actionable insights and strategies for embedding sustainability at every stage of product development, from ideation to end-of-life. Learn how adopting these holistic frameworks can drive innovation, enhance brand value, and contribute to a sustainable future, all while meeting consumer demand for responsible products.
About the Presenter
Dr. Dawn Rennick is the CEO of Piercing Sun Consulting, guiding a team focused on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), specializing in B Corp advisory. Their mission is to make the world a better place by understanding the complex interactions between people, planet, and profit. She is passionate about accelerating companies toward their vision of increasing equity and inclusion, strengthening governance, and improving communities while protecting the environment. As an expert in helping companies overcome challenges that undermine their positive impact and business resilience, Dr. Rennick brings a unique blend of academic and practical experience to the table. With a doctorate in Organization and Management, coupled with 25 years of industry experience consulting in Financial Services, Healthcare, and Technology, Dr. Rennick is a renowned thought leader spearheading the emerging field of Impact Consulting. Through her Directorship at an environmental nonprofit, she champions research, learning, and community engagement to enhance carbon stock in coastal wetlands and advocates for Impact Business Models.
She emphasizes the 'triple bottom line' by focusing on social, environmental, and financial results with B Corp certification. By realigning business models with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG’s), Dr. Rennick integrates B Corp principles and standards into her client’s core operations, ensuring that - as their business expands - the positive impact they create scales proportionately.