Social Impact and Sustainability Speaker
People have a lot of questions about sustainability and social impact.
“How can we maximize impact with as few resources as possible and ensure that we continue to grow our business?”
Many are confused, afraid or overwhelmed.
“How do we get started and get traction on sustainability and social impact?”
“How can we meet the demands of our customers and investors and also show up authentically to our employees?”
Nancy Has the Answers.
In her presentations and workshops, Nancy addresses the many pain points around sustainability and social impact (and related concepts, ESG, CSR, and purpose) and the alphabet soup of buzzwords, certifications, and disclosures.
Nancy also highlights the many opportunities for doing well while doing good – empowering participants with actionable roadmaps and tools to create value for their organizations.
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“It was great having Nancy as a speaker at ACG Chicago's Food Industry Growth Conference. Her subject matter was unique and interesting, and she did an outstanding job of presenting, further reinforced by the positive comments I heard from several of the attendees.”
- Bob Dekker, Partner at PandionPartners
Speaking Topics
Introduction to sustainability: what it is and isn’t and why it matters
Stakeholder engagement: cultivating support and responding to backlash
Board engagement and governance
Building a sustainability/purpose culture
Reporting and other communications strategies
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Strategy development: step-by-step roadmap
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Speaker Bio
Nancy Himmelfarb
Sustainability and Social Impact Speaker
Nancy Himmelfarb is a strategic advisor who specializes in advancing sustainability and social impact for businesses, industry associations, and nonprofits. Her clients include Conagra Brands, Target, Corteva Agriscience, Biogen, U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs, the Meat Institute, Center for Food Integrity, and GENYOUth. She also built legal departments for three businesses, including Williams-Sonoma, and served on the board of the American Sustainable Business Council.
With over 25 years of experience as a consultant, corporate attorney, and board advisor, Nancy brings a unique combination of business, legal, and sustainability expertise, backed by degrees from Stanford University and UCLA School of Law, and a graduate certificate in sustainability management from University of Chicago.
Nancy is a sought-after speaker known for delivering clear, engaging, and business-relevant talks and workshops for audiences of all types and sizes. Her hallmark is her ability to make sustainability and social impact clear and actionable, arming organizations with strategies, action plans, and communications that reduce confusion and drive measurable results.
Nancy’s talks and workshops guarantee participants new insights and tools to advance their work and create lasting value for their organizations, while reducing risks.
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