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Every job is a climate job. Discover your career paths in sustainability.

The "Working in Climate" Event Series is an ongoing initiative by the Centre for Climate and Business Solutions at UBC Sauder School of Business. This series explores how climate action intersects with various careers, industries, and professions through thematic events. From fields like business, law, and technology to sectors such as energy, agriculture, manufacturing, and infrastructure, the series highlights how sustainability is reshaping every aspect of the global economy.

Each event provides insights from experts across diverse industries, helping students and professionals understand the growing need for climate solutions and how they can drive meaningful change within their chosen careers. Whether you’re starting out or making a career shift, "Working in Climate" offers guidance on navigating emerging opportunities in the climate-driven economy.

2025 Event Series Dates

Event Date Time Format Registration 
Working in Climate: Marketing Tuesday, February 25, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm PST In-person Closed
Working in Climate: Real Estate Thursday, March 13, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm PST In-person Closed
Working in Climate: Accounting Friday, June 6, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm PST Virtual Registration TBA
Working in Climate: Consulting Thursday, July 10, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm PST Virtual Registration TBA
Working in Climate: Finance Tuesday, September 16, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm PST In-person Registration TBA
Working in Climate: Retail Tuesday, October 7, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm PST In-person Registration TBA
Working in Climate: Entrepreneurship Tuesday, November 4, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm PST In-person Registration TBA

Join Us for Our 2025 Series

We’re excited to build on the success of the 2024 Working in Climate series. Thank you to all attendees, panellists, and contributors who helped make this year’s events impactful and engaging. As we plan for 2025, we’d love to hear from you. Sign up here to receive updates on upcoming events and share the industries, professions, or topics you'd like us to feature in the next series.

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Past events

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Mar 13, 2025

Working in Climate: Real Estate

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UBC Sauder School of Business, Henry Angus, 9th Floor , Vancouver, BC

In this session, we’ll discuss how the real estate sector is adapting to the growing demand for eco-friendly spaces, from energy-efficient buildings t...

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Mar 3 - 4, 2025

BC Climate Resilience Summit 2025 

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UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson St,, Vancouver, BC

The BC Climate Resilience Summit 2025 will be a 1.5 day event designed to foster cross-sectoral dialogue with the ultimate aim of enhancing resilience...

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Feb 25, 2025

Working in Climate: Marketing

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UBC Sauder School of Business, Henry Angus, Bruce R. Birmingham Undergraduate Centre , Vancouver, BC

Join us for this edition of the Working in Climate series, where we explore the evolving landscape of sustainability within Marketing.

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Nov 30, 2024

Call for student climate podcasts: submit your idea

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Submit applications by 11:59pm on Nov 30, 2024

The Climate Storytelling Studio is a new initiative by the Centre for Climate and Business Solutions and Learning Services at UBC Sauder. This student...

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Nov 14, 2024

Working in Climate: Natural Resources

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UBC Sauder School of Business, Vancouver, BC

Join us for this edition of the Working in Climate series, where we'll explore the world of natural resources. This session focuses on climate solutio...

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Oct 31, 2024

Working in Climate: Cleantech

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UBC Sauder School of Business, Vancouver, BC

Join us for this edition of the Working in Climate series, where we'll explore the world of clean technology. Cleantech represents innovative solution...

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Oct 1, 2024

Working in Climate: [Special Edition] TELUS Sustainability

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UBC Sauder School of Business, Vancouver, BC

Join us for a special edition of the Working in Climate series, featuring TELUS Sustainability. In this two-hour session, you’ll hear from divisions w...

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Jul 11, 2024

Working in Climate: Consulting Event

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Online Via Zoom

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Centre for Climate and Business Solutions

The “Working in Climate” Event Series is a new initiative by the Centre for Climate and Business Solutions at UBC Sauder School of Business. Throughou...

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Mar 12, 2024

Working in Climate: Retail Revolution

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Online event

On March 12th 2024, the Centre for Climate and Business Solutions hosted a groundbreaking panel discussion titled "Working in Climate: Retail Revoluti...

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Feb 6, 2024

Working in Climate: Sustainable Finance

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Henry Angus Building, 9th floor

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Event co-hosted by: the BCC, Centre for Climate and Business Solutions, Dhillon Centre for Business Ethics and C'nook Indigenous Centre

Sauder students only. The Centre for Climate and Business Solutions at UBC Sauder is excited to host “Financing the Future: The Role of Finance in Add...

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