HUB for Sustainability Integration
The Hub for Sustainability Integration is a collaborative ecosystem bringing together the Student Consultancy, Sustainability Business Council and Professional Development initiatives under a shared purpose: to embed sustainability into every business decision across industries, organizations, and geographies.
Jointly led by the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) and the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED), the Hub bridges academia and practice to advance the University of Waterloo's vision of becoming a global leader in sustainability integration.
The Student Consultancy course is a cornerstone of this initiative, providing experiential learning opportunities, networking, and mentoring for students to build skills in business, consulting and sustainability. In doing so, it also serves as a vital resource for Canadian organizations seeking to embed sustainability into their operations and long-term strategy.
Associate Director
Claire Purvis
The HUB’s Associate Director provides strategic guidance and industry insight to support the integration of sustainability into business education and practice. Drawing on extensive professional experience, the Associate Director mentors students, advises on project development within the Student Consultancy, and strengthens connections between academia and industry. This role helps ensure the HUB remains aligned with real-world sustainability challenges and opportunities facing organizations today.
News
Canada Releases Proposed IFRS-Based Sustainability Reporting Standards
The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) announced the release of new proposed standards for companies to report sustainability and climate-related information, based on the recently released sustainability disclosure standards by the IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).
The release of the new standards may form a significant step towards the introduction of mandatory climate-related reporting requirements for Canadian companies.
Coca-Cola Launches 100% Recycled Plastic Bottles in Canada
The Coca-Cola Company announced today the launch of 100% recycled plastic bottles in Canada, with all 500 ml sparkling beverage bottles – including flagship brands Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta – in the country using 100% recycled plastic, excluding caps and labels, by early 2024.
Only 1 in 4 Companies Very Confident in Meeting ESG Reporting Requirements
Companies increasingly expect their ESG strategies to contribute positively to business and financial outcomes, in areas ranging from M&A and new product opportunities to talent and customer retention, although many executives are concerned about keeping up with complex and changing sustainability regulatory requirements, with only around a quarter reporting confidence in meeting ESG reporting requirements across several jurisdictions, according to a new survey released by professional services firm KPMG.