Oluwaseyi Adaghe, Master of Environment and Business Candidate, University of Waterloo; Sustainability Coordinator, Javelin Technologies
One of my biggest takeaways from GreenBiz 20 was the connections I made. Being able to converse with senior executives, directors and managers at top organizations and receive advice on my current projects and career journey was invaluable. It was also impactful to see the idea of corporate responsibility and community engagement be challenged during some of the sessions.
I learned that in the pursuit of corporate interests, which are valid, corporations need to better prioritize their allocation of resources (human and financial) to effectively impact the communities they operate in a positive way. This will go a long way in ensuring the success of current and future endeavors related to climate adaptation, environmental justice, supply chain responsibility and the circular economy. As I continue in my career journey and seek to do my best in contributing to a more sustainable future, my time at GreenBiz 20 has inspired me to be more critical and strategic with the business decisions, partnerships and projects I engage in.