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Every job is a climate job. Discover your career path 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.

Upcoming Sessions

Topic Date Speakers
Your Career in Climate Starts Here: Business & Sustainability (Online)   May 21, 2026
Working in Climate: Accounting (Online) June 10, 2026 TBD

 

Looking ahead

Thank you to all attendees, panelists, and contributors who helped make this event so impactful. As we plan for the fall semester, we’d love to hear from you. Share the industries, professions, or topics you'd like us to feature in the next series by reaching out to climatecentre@sauder.ubc.ca.

Working in Climate Panel

Past Sessions

Topic Date Speakers
Working in Climate: Transportation & Logistics March 10, 2026
  • Christine VanDerwill, BMO Radicle
  • ​Gabriela Favaron, Director of EV Infrastructure - 7Gen
Working in Climate: Carbon Markets February 24, 2026
Working in Climate: Energy Systems January 21, 2026
  • Jennifer Anderson, Partnerships - BC Hydro
  • Jamie Houssian, Principal - Elemental Energy 
  • Greg (Gregorio) Oberti, - Adjunct Professor, UBC Sauder School of Business and Utilities Deal Lead
Working in Climate: Entrepreneurship & Climate Tech November 4, 2025
Working in Climate: Corporate Sustainability & ESG October 8, 2025
Working in Climate: Finance September 25, 2025
Working in Climate: Accounting June 6, 2025
  • Jocelyn Li, Senior Manager, ESG & Sustainability - KPMG
  • Shokoofeh Manesh, Manager, Sustainability & Climate Change - PWC
  • Richard Hearn, Senior Manager, Sustainability Reporting - Nutrien
Working in Climate: Real Estate March 13, 2025
Working in  Climate: Marketing February 25, 2025
Working in Climate: Natural Resources November 14, 2024
Working in Climate: Cleantech and Entrepreneurship October 31, 2024
Working in Climate: TELUS October 1, 2024
  • Geoff Pegg, Head, TELUS Sustainability & Environment and President, TELUS Environmental Solutions Inc
  • Irene Korinetz, Managing Director, Shakti by TELUS
  • Ron Laverdiere, Director of Operations, Shakti by TELUS
  • Brant Broome, Head Forester, Shakti by TELUS
  • Devin Gannon, Technology Strategy & Product Manager, TELUS Environmental Solutions Inc.
  • Kiri Bird, Carbon Offset Strategy & Reconciliation Lead, TELUS Environmental Solutions Inc.
  • Bianca Hersh, Sr Sustainability & ESG Program Manager, TELUS Sustainability & Environment
  • Maud Warner, Sr Sustainability, Climate Strategy & Supply Chain Program Manager, TELUS Sustainability & Environment
Working in Climate: Consulting July 11, 2024
Working in Climate: Retail Revolution March 12, 2024
  • Mathew Scoon, Manager, Sustainability - Aritzia
  • Sabrina Kon, Head of Community & Impact - ChopValue
Working in Climate: Sustainable Finance February 6, 2024
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