Working to balance profit with purpose, without compromising the planet
Sustainability is transforming the way the world approaches business. Understanding the profound impact that sustainability will have on the future of business, the economy and society at large— is critical to implementing successful strategic agendas at the organizational level while protecting our planet.
Join us for this one-day event designed to deliver valuable insights into the ever-evolving landscape of sustainability and its impacts on business. The Hub for Sustainability Integration Conference will feature keynote and panel speakers from industry leaders in the Canadian sustainability landscape, providing you with a broader understanding of strategic sustainability issues and the practical knowledge required to integrate them into your organization.
This event will also bring together some of the brightest minds from the University of Waterloo to share their insights and research with the business world.
The Hub for Sustainability Integration Conference is hosted by the Hub for Sustainability Integration - a partnership between the School of Accounting and Finance and the Faculty of Environment at the University of Waterloo.
![Vivek Goel headshot](/school-of-accounting-and-finance/sites/default/files/uploads/images/vivek-goel-1.png)
- Vivek Goel, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Waterloo
Why Attend?
Hear from industry leaders and sustainability experts
![Catherine McKenna](/school-of-accounting-and-finance/sites/default/files/uploads/images/catherine-mckenna_1.png)
The Hon. Catherine McKenna
Former Minister of Environment and Climate Change
![Barbara Zvan](/school-of-accounting-and-finance/sites/default/files/uploads/images/barbara-zvan_0.png)
Barbara Zvan
President and CEO of University Pension Plan (UPP)
![Michael Torrance headshot](/school-of-accounting-and-finance/sites/default/files/uploads/images/michael-torrance_0.png)
Michael Torrance
Chief Sustainability Officer at BMO Financial Group
![Tracy Mann](/school-of-accounting-and-finance/sites/default/files/uploads/images/tracy-mann_0.png)
Tracy Mann, CPA, CA, CPA (Illinois), MAcc
Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management and Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) at Definity Financial
![Ally Karmali](/school-of-accounting-and-finance/sites/default/files/uploads/images/ally-karmali.png)
Ally Karmali
Partner, KPMG's ESG Practice
![Frances Edmonds](/school-of-accounting-and-finance/sites/default/files/uploads/images/frances-edmonds_0.png)
Frances Edmonds
Head of Sustainable Impact at HP Canada
![Geordie Hungerford](/school-of-accounting-and-finance/sites/default/files/uploads/images/geordie-hungerford.png)
Geordie Hungerford
Chief Executive Officer, First Nations Financial Management Board
![Catherine Abreu](/school-of-accounting-and-finance/sites/default/files/uploads/images/headshot.png)
Catherine Abreu
Founder and Executive Director, Destination Zero
![Craig Smith](/school-of-accounting-and-finance/sites/default/files/uploads/images/1_2.png)
Craig Smith
Executive Vice-President, Member & Student Services, CPA Ontario
![Tracy Primeau](/school-of-accounting-and-finance/sites/default/files/uploads/images/tracy-primeau.png)
Tracy Primeau
Founder & Principal, Agile Bear Consulting
![Helen Slinger](/school-of-accounting-and-finance/sites/default/files/uploads/images/helen-slinger.png)
Helen Slinger
Executive Director, Knowledge & Learning, Accounting for Sustainability (A4S)
![Ewa Jackson](/school-of-accounting-and-finance/sites/default/files/uploads/images/name-6.png)
Ewa Jackson
Managing Director, ICLEI
![Sarah Burch](/school-of-accounting-and-finance/sites/default/files/uploads/images/sarah-burch_0.png)
Dr. Sarah Burch, PhD
Executive Director of the Waterloo Climate Institute
![Blair Feltmate](/school-of-accounting-and-finance/sites/default/files/uploads/images/blair-feltmate_0.png)
Dr. Blair Feltmate
Head of the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo
![Jennifer Lynes](/school-of-accounting-and-finance/sites/default/files/uploads/images/jennifer-lynes_0.png)
Dr. Jennifer Lynes
Co-Director, Sustainability and Financial Management at the University of Waterloo
![Jennifer Roedding headshot](/school-of-accounting-and-finance/sites/default/files/uploads/images/jr-new_0.png)
Jennifer Roedding, CA, CPA, ICD.D
Executive in Residence at the Hub for Sustainability Integration, University of Waterloo
![Blake Phillips](/school-of-accounting-and-finance/sites/default/files/uploads/images/blake-phillips_0.png)
Blake Phillips
Director, School of Accounting and Finance, University of Waterloo
Please note that the conference can qualify for up to 6.5 hours of CPE.
Additional information
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact uwsustainabilityhub@uwaterloo.ca.