Sustainability 101: Sustainable Changes for an Eco-Friendly Business

Description

Why businesses should be thinking about making more climate-friendly choices for their business?
In this webinar we?ll discuss the business case for decarbonizing a business and what supports are available. Participants should leave with a better understanding of how to start looking at opportunities, where to get additional information and what priority areas they should be thinking about. Ensuring you have a business that is climate-resilient means that you minimize the risks of disruption that come from a changing climate and the changing policy landscape.

Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, January 31
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Cost: Complimentary for Members
Venue: Online Zoom Webinar
Registration: Sign up online, e-mail us or call 604-412-0100.
 

Vicky Sharma-Lal has been with Vancity for over 20 years with a multifaceted background.  As an immigrant, woman of color, first university graduate in her extended family, always a working mother of two she understands the many roles? women can successfully navigate.  In her current role, she can provide capital and business advice to small businesses and has been actively working with business members, community partners and staff to support them in their climate action journeys.  As a Small Business Advisor, she enjoys connecting with small business owners to help them achieve their dreams, one step at a time.   

Emily Pearson is a Sr. Consultant of Climate Business at Vancity. Her role supports Vancity?s goal of becoming Net Zero across their loans and mortgages by 2040. She works with staff, members and community partners to create solutions and supports that will drive decarbonization of our members? homes, buildings and businesses. She has been with Vancity for 8 years and has an Advanced Certificate in Sustainable Business Leadership from BCIT.

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor of our Climate, Sustainability & Business Program: