The Power of Innovation: Transformational Tools for Corporate Climate Impact
Discover why innovation is essential for corporate sustainability success. Explore three transformative tools—design thinking, systems thinking, and regenerative design—that empower impactful solutions. Learn to shift to an opportunity mindset and cultivate a culture of innovation within sustainability efforts, fostering creative solutions that drive lasting environmental and social impact while transforming sustainability into a driver of growth and success for businesses.
This session is designed to inspire and empower anyone passionate about driving sustainability impact in business, especially corporate sustainability leaders. You'll leave with a fresh perspective and practical strategies to lead meaningful sustainability-driven innovation in your organization. Join us and start your journey towards becoming a climate innovator today!
Your hosts
Rachel Beth Egenhoefer is a design professor, sustainability and systems researcher, strategy consultant, and critical maker who uses design as a tool for social change. Her work focuses on shifting the narrative from sustainable to regenerative design that creates intersectional systems change for the masses. She encourages regenerative actions to restore, rejuvenate, and reenergize ourselves, our communities, and our planet. Egenhoefer is a full professor in design at the University of San Francisco. Her book, the 2nd Edition of her book The Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Design was just published in April 2024. Working to bridge academic speak, the design industry, and climate science to create lasting change for the everyday, she also writes Regenerative Conversations on Substack.
Linsey Nancarrow has spent more than two decades leading innovation programs for top companies like Boeing, Intel, Starbucks, and Microsoft, with expertise in sustainability and innovation. As the Creative Director of Sustainable Innovation, Linsey adapts design thinking methodologies to find solutions to sustainability challenges. She collaborates with clients to create transformative strategies that propel sustainability and climate solutions forward. Linsey also leads the Seattle chapter of Climate Designers, a global community of creative professionals taking climate action.
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This event is part of the PNW Climate Week Corporate Climate Innovation Track presented by Climate Designers Seattle and hosted by Indigo Slate, supporting climate action through their Sustainable Innovation Studio.
This series is designed for current and aspiring business leaders who aim to make a positive climate impact. Our goal is to inspire and empower attendees with tools and ideas to drive sustainability-driven innovation.
Event proceeds will support Soapbox Project, creating joyful community spaces to transform climate anxiety into connection, learning, and action.