MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2023 | 12:15 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
The Globe and Mail Centre, 351 King Street East, 17th Floor, Toronto
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Net-zero declarations are proliferating across the Canadian economy. But beyond the end goal, what do these commitments mean for businesses at a practical level, and how are leaders pairing action with their pledges? From accurate data to strategic planning to ESG reporting, net-zero is one of the most complex missions facing business leaders today. Gather strategies and tactics from top executive leaders and experts at Report on Business magazine’s inaugural Road to Net Zero, an interactive event focused on effective climate action for today and the future.
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Stephen Beatty,
Vice President and Corporate Secretary, Toyota Canada Inc.
Lauren Tedesco
Senior Vice President, Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA)
Jordan Chittley,
Editor, Globe Drive
Transportation is the second-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada. Businesses and consumers seeking to reduce their carbon footprint will need to shift to cleaner fuels and zero-emitting vehicles for passenger and freight transportation. This discussion will bring transportation leaders together to discuss the people, strategies and skills required to achieve net-zero.
Business leaders across Canada are grappling with the challenge of reducing emissions they can control, and offsetting those they can’t. This interview with one of Canada's foremost tech pioneers will cover the role of carbon capture and offsetting as a turnkey route to net zero for businesses of all sizes and industries.
Businesses across all sectors and industries have declared net zero commitments, in step with similar pledges by governments. Consumers are also increasingly galvanized to do their part to curb emissions. How will the growing push to achieve net-zero change Canada’s economy and the ways in which we work and live? This keynote will provide the big picture on the transition that lies ahead, and the risks, opportunities, and milestones along the way.
As Canada’s leading international bank, we’ve brought together the people, ideas and capital that nurture progress and growth for 40 years. In doing so, we have been committed to opening up a world of opportunity for individuals and businesses of all sizes, our people, our communities and the planet we all share.
HSBC Bank Canada, like many of our commercial customers here in Canada, is committed to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions for a more sustainable future. Today we finance a number of industries, including those that significantly contribute to these emissions. Through our expert team along with our full suite of finance products, we have a strategy to support our customers in their transition to sustainable business models while also focusing on reducing our own operational and financed emissions.
Schneider Electric is an #ImpactCompany that provides energy and automation solutions to drive efficiency and sustainability. With over 128,000 employees across 100 countries, Schneider Electric’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for everyone, everywhere. Schneider Electric combines world-leading digital technologies, real-time automation, software and services into integrated solutions for homes, buildings, data centres, infrastructure and industries. We call this Life Is On.
Since the introduction of the Prius in 1997, Toyota has led the auto industry’s electrification revolution. Globally, the company has sold more than 20 million electrified vehicles and is still the number one seller of electrified vehicles in Canada (with 38% of Canadian sales in 2021). Already offering a full range of carbon-reducing hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric options to meet the diverse needs of drivers, Toyota is investing a further $70 billion in electrified vehicles and plans to offer 70 different electrified models globally by 2025. This lineup aspires to include 15 zero-emission battery electric vehicles, starting with the bZ4X. Committed to overall carbon reduction, Toyota is also aggressively working toward making its North American plants carbon neutral by 2035.
FLO is a leading North American electric vehicle (EV) charging network operator and a smart charging solutions provider. FLO overcomes climate change and accelerates EV adoption through a vertically integrated business model and delivering EV drivers the best charging experience from curbside to countryside. Every month, FLO enables more than 1 million charging events thanks to over 90,000 fast and level 2 EV charging stations deployed at public, private and residential locations. FLO’s high-quality charging stations are assembled with care in Michigan and Quebec. To learn more about what “EV charging done right” means to FLO, visit flo.com,
Angie Lamarsh is the Head of Sustainable Finance, Commercial Banking at HSBC Bank Canada. In this role, Angie is responsible for leading the sustainable finance proposition in Canada and executing on HSBC’s global commitment to provide at least USD 750 billion in sustainable finance by 2030. Angie completed her Bachelor of Arts at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in International Security & Conflict and her Master of Arts at SFU in International Development. Angie currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Governors at SFU. In 2022 Angie was recognized as one of BC’s Top 40 Under Forty by Business in Vancouver.
Frederick is an award-winning sustainability trailblazer who is paving the path to help shape Canada’s net-zero future. Frederick has been with Schneider Electric for over 25 years and is the quarterback for Sustainability in Canada, guiding net-zero actions across the company’s operations and value chain and supporting customers’ sustainability journey. In 2023, Frederick was named to The Globe & Mail’s Best Executives list for his leadership and expertise in the market. He is a trusted advisor and has helped customers in over 40 countries decarbonize and efficiently manage their energy use. Prior to his role as the Sustainability lead for Schneider Electric, Frederick served as Vice President, Services, where he orchestrated strong digital experiences between Schneider Electric’s partners, customers and core businesses. Frederick is a strong believer in the power of mentorship. Under his leadership, Schneider Electric has partnered with the Indigenous Clean Energy Social Enterprise (ICE) to help Indigenous communities build a clean energy plan. He also supports the next-generation of talent and academia through alliances with HEC Montreal and other research institutes and is involved with think tanks and start-ups who are mapping innovative ways to reach net-zero ambitions. Frederick is also actively engaged in the Canadian business community through his involvement in the Association de l’industrie électrique du Québec (AIEQ) and the Institut en génie de l'énergie électrique (l'IGEE). He is regularly featured as a keynote speaker and panelist to discuss electrification planning and to guide industry partners, policymakers, customers and regulators on advancing Canada’s climate action ambitions.
Dr. Lourie is one of Canada’s most influential leaders and experts on climate change and the transition to a net-zero economy. Best known for his ability to rethink climate problems and develop solutions that benefit both the economy and the environment, he has been instrumental in creating more than a dozen organizations that play a critical role in Canada’s transition to a net-zero economy, including Canadian Climate Institute, the Institute for Sustainable Finance, Farmers for Climate Solutions, Efficiency Canada and The Transition Accelerator. His focus at Ivey Foundation is the Economy and Environment program, which provides funding to these net-zero focused organizations, among others. He also liaises with government, industry, ENGOs and the business community to ensure Canada achieves net-zero by 2050 while remaining economically competitive.
In addition to his influential role in pushing Canada towards net-zero by 2050, Dr. Lourie also initiated the largest climate action in North America, the phasing out of coal in Ontario, and helped shepherd the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement and establish the Ontario Greenbelt. He is also the co-author of two books, Toxin Toxout and Slow Death By Rubber Duck, an international bestseller. Dr. Lourie holds a Ph.D examining the intersection of risk, science and policy.
Coro Strandberg works with businesses, government and industry associations to envision and innovate a sustainable future.
An expert on sustainability leadership and transformational business practices and relationships, Coro believes sustainable business changes everything for the better.
She is at the forefront of shaping and advancing profitable social and environmental innovation, offering tailored services that position companies for leadership and marketplace success. Coro brings extensive Board, strategy, business and government experience and a vast knowledge of social, environmental and economic trends and pioneering transformational and social purpose strategies. She puts this experience to work to offer a winning combination of governance, strategy, integration, implementation, business function, and government and industry association expertise.
Coro champions effective business models that generate growth, enhance profitability and accelerate game-changing social and environmental solutions for society and customers. Her vision is of a marketplace for good.
Frederic Lalonde is the co-founder of Deep Sky, Canada’s most ambitious carbon removal company. In partnership with the world’s leading carbon capture technology developers, Deep Sky is building facilities to permanently remove a billion ton of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and the oceans, powered only by renewable energy.
Frederic Lalonde is also the CEO and co-founder of Hopper, the most downloaded travel app in the world, with more than 100 000 000 users. The company sells over $7 billion of travel and travel financial services each year. Frederic previously co-founded Newtrade Technologies, which was acquired by Expedia in 2002.
Sierra Bein is a multimedia journalist who joined The Globe after working for the National Post, Financial Post and VICE Canada. You can find more of her work in Toronto Life, VICE news, The Eyeopener and CANADALAND. Prior to her work in journalism, she was also a piano teacher and skateboarding coach.
Adam Radwanski is a Columnist and Feature Writer for The Globe and Mail, focusing on the politics and policy of climate change.
Prior to beginning his new beat in November 2019, he specialized in profiles of public figures and backroom players, in-depth examinations of political phenomena, and leading coverage of election campaigns in Canada and the United States.
A National Newspaper Award winner, Adam previously served as The Globe and Mail's Ontario columnist, and before that was a member of the Globe's editorial board. He made his start in journalism as the founder of Canada's first online political magazine, was a columnist and editor at the National Post, and was managing editor for online services at Maclean's.
Rita Trichur is an award-winning journalist. She is a Senior Business Writer and Columnist in the Report on Business. Her previous roles at The Globe and Mail include Senior Editor, Financial Services Editor, and Canadian business columnist for the Report on Business Magazine. Rita returned to Globe in July 2016 after spending about 2 ½ years as a reporter for The Wall Street Journal’s Canada bureau. She primarily covered domestic banks and insurance companies from Toronto, but also wrote a variety of other stories about Canada for the U.S. newspaper. Prior to WSJ, Rita spent more than three years at the Globe, initially working as a general assignment reporter in the Report on Business before covering the telecom beat. Rita has also covered financial services and economics for the Toronto Star, and has held various roles at the Canadian Press and the Ottawa Sun. She got her first byline at age 6 when the Toronto Star published her short story about a fish-stealing cat and paid her $10. Rita, who also speaks French, was born in Toronto. She has a Bachelor of Journalism and Political Science and a M.A. in Canadian Studies – both from Carleton University in Ottawa.
Lauren Tedesco is the Senior Vice President at the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA).
She leads the Future of Work portfolio, building the first industry-wide digital learning program and established the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Fund which invests in the careers of those historically excluded. The latter won her the CADIA Impact Award - Champion for Diverse Talent. Lauren was recently named one of WXN's Top 100 Most Powerful Women and was profiled in the Globe and Mail as one of “Five Trailblazing Women in the Male Dominated Auto Industry”. In 2022, she was named an Emerging Leader by The Peak and in 2021, named “Canadians to Watch” by Automotive News Canada.
Lauren has served as an advisor to the Law Society of Ontario in addition to teaching Communications at Sheridan College. Her experience at leading public relations agencies set the groundwork for senior roles in the public sector including Director of Communications to the President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Education. At each step, her insight and foresight guided the formulation and launch of major public policy initiatives, underscoring the need for strong strategic planning for disruptive agents of change.
Ryan is a Full Professor and Distinguished Professor of Finance at Smith School of Business and a recent recipient of the Bank of Canada Governor’s Award. He is the Director of Research at the Institute for Sustainable Finance and was recognized by the Globe and Mail as a Changemaker for his work on climate finance. Ryan is also the head of the newly established Institute of Financial Innovation and Technology at the Ludwig-Maximilians University in Munich Germany. Prior to joining Smith, Ryan was an Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and an Assistant Professor at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany. His work has been published in all of the leading academic finance journals including the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, and Review of Financial Studies.