To help navigate these complexities, the UN Global Compact Network Canada is hosting an exclusive in-person event in Toronto for the Canadian Participants of the UN Global Compact. This timely event will feature an array of expert panelists and keynote speakers from the private sector, government, and civil society, who will delve into the opportunities and risks of Just Transition, climate adaptation strategies, and ethical supply chain practices, and the responsibility and challenges of Canadian businesses to respond to these emerging issues. This event will be held at TIFF Lightbox, thanks to our Host Sponsor, the Toronto International Film Festival.
Sanda Ojiambo, Assistant Secretary-General; CEO & Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact. This is a unique opportunity to connect with Sanda Ojiambo and gain insights from her vast experience.
Panel A: Understanding the Current Landscape of Emerging Issues
As the landscape of corporate responsibility evolves, businesses are tasked with navigating a complex array of emerging social and environmental issues. This panel will provide insight into the current landscape and connectivity of emerging issues such as just transition principles, climate adaptation strategies, and ethical supply chain practices. Join us to hear from industry leaders, sustainability experts, and policymakers who are at the forefront of tackling these critical challenges.
Confirmed Speakers:
Moderator: Mercedes Morin, Director of the Sustainable Development Goals Unit, Employment and Social Development Canada
Emrul Hasan, Principal Consultant, PlanCatalyst
Julie Millard, Vice President, Corporate Citizenship, Open Text Corporation
Anne Pringle, Programs & Impact Director, Lucky Iron Life
Katherine Prusinkiewicz, Partner, Director of Knowledge, Norton Rose Fulbright
Panel B: The Emerging Issues Roadmap: Building Resilient Value Chains for a Sustainable Future
As Canadian businesses face unprecedented social and environmental challenges, building resilient value chains has become imperative for sustainable growth. Building on our earlier discussion, this panel will explore how companies can navigate the complexities of just transition, climate adaptation, and ethical supply chains as they prepare for 2030 and beyond. Join us to chart a roadmap for a sustainable future, where resilient value chains support both business success and societal well-being.
Confirmed Speakers:
Moderator: Elizabeth Dove, Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network Canada
Vincent Klassen, Director General of the Sustainability Directorate, Environment And Climate Change Canada
Paul-Emile McNab, Vice-President, Business Development & Member Experience, Canadian Council for Indigenous Business
Jane Zhang, Co-CEO, ETCH Sourcing
This event is designed to provide you with the knowledge and tools to address the following key issues:
This event is exclusively for UN Global Network Canada Participants and invited guests. The event has limited seating, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Your company may register up to two representatives.
If you are a Canadian Participant of the UN Global Compact and didn’t receive an invitation, please reach out to our Engagement Manager, Jen Brundage, at jen@unglobalcompact.ca
If your company would like to sponsor this event/programme, please contact our Engagement Manager, Jen Brundage to discuss the sponsorship opportunities available.
Assistant Secretary-General, CEO and Executive Director,United Nations Global Compact
Deputy Executive Director, United Nations Global Compact
Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network Canada
Principal Consultant,PlanCatalyst.
Director General of the Sustainability Directorate, Environment and Climate Change Canada
VP, Business Development & Membership Experience, Canadian Council for Indigenous Business
Vice President of Corporate Citizenship, Open Text Corporation
Director of the Sustainable Development Goals Unit, Employment and Social Development Canada
Programs & Impact Director, Lucky Iron Life
Partner, Director of Knowledge, Norton Rose Fulbright
Co-CEO, ETCH Sourcing
If you're interested in joining the UN Global Compact and tapping into its vast network in Canada, we invite you to take the next step. Become a Participant and help lead the charge to advance sustainable development and social responsibility with us.
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