UWaterloo researcher Tony Wirjanto finds that investment strategies built on ESG principles deliver stronger, more resilient returns — even during times of economic stress.
As sustainability becomes a key driver of innovation and long-term value, the University of Waterloo's Hub for Sustainability Integration is bridging the gap between academic insights and business action. A joint effort between the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) and the School of Environment Enterprise and Development (SEED), the Hub connects academia, industry, and government to embed sustainability into strategy and leadership.
Trailblazing coach and executive Danièle Sauvageau will deliver a keynote at the Hub for Sustainability Integration Conference this October.
Learn how Sauvageau’s groundbreaking leadership in sport connects to sustainable development, and don’t miss her inspiring session on leading with resilience, integrity, and purpose.
Dr. Tingting Wu shares research showing the effect of carbon pricing on the behaviour of home buyers and sellers — shaping their awareness, attitudes and decision-making in the real estate market.
The School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) is proud to collaborate with the Waterloo Climate Institute and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) on the Accelerating Climate Change Education for the Next Generation of Professionals initiative.
This initiative focuses on developing impactful course materials that integrate climate change adaptation into professional programs, with the ultimate goal of embedding sustainability into all SAF programs through The Hub for Sustainability Integration.
The Inaugural Hub for Sustainability Integration Conference took place on March 21st at the Delta Hotel in Toronto. The day was filled with informative presentations and panel discussions from some of the country’s most knowledgeable sustainability integration and climate advocates.
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.
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.
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.
How much progress is being made on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals?