Discover the power of corporate sustainability with Majid Mirza

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST (GMT -05:00)

Curious about Corporate Sustainability and its real-world impact? Join Majid Mirza for a dynamic session on ESG reporting, development investments, and ethical finance. Discover how his expertise and commitment to social justice empower investors to create sustainable, and equitable change. Don’t miss this chance to deepen your knowledge!

Please note:

  • A Zoom Link will be shared with you after registration
  • Submit your questions for Majid Mirza when you register or ask them during the event

About Majid

Majid Mirza is pursuing his PhD in Sustainability Management at the University of Waterloo with a focus on 'Private Capital Markets and Responsible Investment.' He is also the Founder of ESGTree, an enterprise software-as-a-service platform which helps large financial institutions streamline and automate their environmental, social, governance (ESG) reporting. Prior to the PhD and start-up, he had over 10 years of international development and impact investing experience and was a consultant to the Canadian Government on development finance. His experience also includes blended finance and working with the private sector, corporate foundations, family foundations, non-profit organizations and governments. Majid's international development work has covered value chain work, SME development, technical skills training and corporate social responsibility. It has taken him to 20 countries in Africa, Latin America, South and South East Asia and the Middle East. Majid is also a Founding Board Member of the Canada Forum for Impact Investment and Development (CAFIID), which is one of Canada's largest industry associations for impact investing.  

https://uwaterloo.ca/environment/news/doing-right-thing

Key takeaways

  • The T shape model of general knowledge and specialization  
  • The age of conceptualization and human connection  
  • A 10 year path to product-market fit
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This is a limited space event. If you register and are no longer able to attend, please notify the advancement office so we may offer your spot to another person. Failure to comply with this policy will result in not being able to attend the next two Alumni Officer Hour events.