Jennifer Ronk
Sr. Sustainability Manager, Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics
Driving Sustainability Through Policy and External Partnership
Session 2A: Sustainability
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
9:35 a.m. to 10:05 a.m.
(see full conference schedule)
Presentation Description:
Customers and consumers are all asking for more circular solutions. The materials management system is complex and requires changes all across the value chain. This presentation will present an overview of the materials ecosystem and partnerships across the value chain along with smart policy can drive circular solutions.
Speaker Biography:
Jennifer joined Dow’s Packaging & Specialty Plastics Division in 2018. In her role, she collaborates with the entire value chain to end marine debris and improve plastic circularity. Her work includes serving on the board of AMERIPEN and as Chair of the American Chemistry Council’s Plastics Sustainability Committee.
Before joining Dow, Jennifer was a Senior Research Scientist and Program Director for HARC, a sustainability research hub, where she led the Environmental Science and Energy Efficiency Programs. Before joining HARC, she served as the Deputy Director for the Renewable Energy and International Law (REIL) Network, a DC-based international think tank for clean energy and climate change law and policy.
Prior to REIL Jennifer was the Vice-President of Applied Environmental Solutions, a consulting firm focusing on addressing soil and groundwater contamination.
Jennifer earned her Master of Environmental Management Degree from Yale University.