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Join us at an upcoming UBC Sauder ESG-panel event, featuring executives from Vancity Investment Management, CPABC, and TELUS – Thursday, February 8th, 5 pm

UBC DAP students are invited to attend a special ESG-themed panel event, hosted by UBC Sauder Continuing Business Studies and the Centre for Business & Climate Solutions.

Hear from the following panelists, moderated by Kookai Chaimahawong, Executive Director of the new UBC Sauder Centre for Business & Climate Solutions:

  • Kelly Hirsch, Head of ESG at Vancity Investment Management
  • Lori Mathison, President & CEO at CPABC
  • Geoff Pegg, Head of Sustainability and Environment at TELUS

Learn about how businesses are navigating the intricacies of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) implementation, such as managing stakeholder expectations and the inherent tension between short-term profitability and long-term sustainability commitments. This event is a must-attend for students interested in learning about ESG’s impact on finance and accounting, and how to implement sustainable business solutions that will have a positive impact on the planet.

  • Date: Thursday, February 8, 2024
  • Time: 5PM – 7PM
  • Location: UBC Robson Square, downtown Vancouver

Tickets are $15, but UBC DAP students receive a 30% discount using the discount-code UBC30

Networking: A catered networking reception will follow the panel event

RSVP here to reserve your seat today!

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