UWaterloo researcher Tony Wirjanto finds that investment strategies built on ESG principles deliver stronger, more resilient returns — even during times of economic stress.
The University of Waterloo’s Hub for Sustainability Integration hosted it's second annual conference at RBC WaterPark Place in Toronto, bringing together leaders from industry, academia and the student community for a full day of discussion on how sustainability is transforming business.
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.
Researcher from the School of Accounting and Finance cautions that clear regulatory oversight is needed to protect investors.
The topic of sustainability is becoming increasingly popular in the investment world with sustainable investing creating a large global impact. This significant shift lead the School of Accounting and Finance's (SAF) Dr. Adam Vitalis and his co-authors to research how green labels attract investors to certain projects which can open the door to greenwashing.
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.
What is sustainability? Is it a trend, a buzz word or a real solution to many of the climate, economic and social issues we’re facing today?
Jennifer Roedding, Business Transformation Consultant, Coach, and Executive in Residence at the Hub for Sustainability Integration at the University of Waterloo, helps paint a clearer picture of how leaders can integrate sustainability into their businesses and see larger profits in the long run.
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.