Canada is entering a critical climate countdown. With 2030 fast approaching, the country must dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions to meet legally-binding international commitments. But the road ahead is anything but straightforward. New legislation, Bill C-5, gives the federal cabinet the power to fast-track major infrastructure projects before environmental reviews or Indigenous consultations are complete. At the same time, shifted U.S. climate policies are reshaping the global net-zero landscape, adding uncertainty to Canada’s efforts. Amidst rapid change, businesses must stay resilient and not only focus on emissions, but around the ecosystems that underpin their operations. As nature loss accelerates, integrating biodiversity into climate strategy is becoming essential for future-proofing business. Join us at the Road to Net Zero Summit, where business leaders, climate experts, and investors will share insights, strategies, and solutions for navigating the complexities of climate action.
Biodiversity is playing a growing role in how organizations approach responsibility and sustainability. In this session, a business leader and conservationist will talk about why protecting nature matters—and how prioritizing biodiversity is influencing ESG commitments, day‑to‑day operations, and partnerships.
Toyota has led the auto industry’s electrification revolution and has been the number one seller of electrified vehicles for over 25 years. Offering a full range of carbon-reducing hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric options to meet the diverse needs and budgets of Canadian drivers, Toyota is committed to providing consumers with choice.​​​​ Having already contributed more than $11B to the Canadian economy, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) was once again the largest auto manufacturer in the country in 2025, assembling over 500,000 vehicles here in Canada. TMMC employs more than 8,500 Canadians and has never laid off a full-time employee in its 37-year history.
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Sean Silcoff writes about technology and life sciences for the Globe and Mail. He is the winner of three National Newspaper Awards and is the co-author of Losing the Signal: the Spectacular Rise and Fall of BlackBerry, which was released in May 2015. Losing the Signal won Canada’s National Business Book Award and was shortlisted for the international Financial Times & McKinsey Business Book of the Year. It was also adapted into the 2023 film "BlackBerry." Sean joined the Globe and Mail in January 2012; he previously worked as a columnist and Montreal correspondent for the National Post and as a staff writer at Canadian Business Magazine. He began his reporting career covering courts and crime in Cornwall, Ont.
Andrew Gordon is the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI).
In this role, Andrew oversees all legal and regulatory compliance matters at TCI. Andrew also has responsibility for human resources, government relations, corporate communications, and product public relations.
Prior to his role at TCI, Andrew was the General Counsel at a Toronto-based health technology company. Before that, Andrew was a partner at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, where he practiced corporate and commercial law for 10 years.
Andrew holds a law degree (J.D.) from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Commerce from Queen’s University.
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Dax Dasilva, is a global tech leader, environmental activist, film producer, and author best known as the founder and CEO of Lightspeed Commerce Inc. and Founder of Age of Union.

Founded in 2005, Lightspeed is the unified POS and payments platform for ambitious entrepreneurs to accelerate growth, provide the best customer experience and become a go-to destination in their space. It powers the world's best businesses in over 100 countries globally.
Age of Union is a non-profit environmental alliance which is committed to uniting humanity with nature through conservation efforts, film, and immersive experiences.
In his new book, Echoes from Eden: A Daring Voyage to Protect Earth’s Last Wild Places, Dax chronicles his journeys to Age of Union’s conservation projects around the world and his collaborations with the changemakers leading their protection. This includes the late Dr. Jane Goodall, who wrote the book’s foreword, with all proceeds going to the Jane Goodall Legacy Foundation.
Blair is the Head of the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, University of Waterloo. Previous positions he has held include Vice President, Sustainable Development Investing, Bank of Montreal; Director, Sustainable Development, Ontario Power Generation; Partner, Sustainable Investment Group/YMG Capital Management. Blair has co-written textbooks on Sustainable Banking and Aquatic Ecology.
He is Sustainable Finance Council member, Global Risk Institute, and he is a member of Climate Proof Canada (Insurance Bureau of Canada). Blair was Chair, Federal Government of Canada Expert Panel on Climate Adaptation.
Blair was an NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow (University of Waterloo). He holds a Ph.D in Theoretical and Applied Ecology (University of Toronto), Master’s in Sustainable Development (Wilfrid Laurier University), Master’s in Zoology (University of Toronto), and Hon. Bachelor’s Biology (University of Toronto). He is generally interviewed by the media 100 times per year on climate change/ESG related issues. In 2025 he received the King Charles III Coronation Medal.
Rachel Guthrie joined Export Development Canada in 2021. As Vice-President and Chief Sustainability Officer, she is responsible for ensuring environmental, social and governance considerations are integrated into EDC’s strategy and culture. In this capacity, she has oversight of EDC’s path to net zero, sustainable finance offerings, sustainability-related risk management policies and governance, as well as data and reporting.
Rachel brings over a decade of experience in sustainability strategy and reporting in the Canadian financial industry. As the Head of TD’s ESG Reporting and Impact Measurement team, she navigated TD's strategy through materiality assessments, the adoption of GRI standards, SASB and TCFD reporting. TD's reporting won national acclaim, winning "Best ESG Reporting" in Canada from IR Magazine for three years in a row. Most recently, Rachel was recognized on the 2025 Clean50 list for her leadership in advancing sustainability.
Originally from the U.K., Rachel completed her undergrad at St. Andrews University in Scotland and returned to school mid-career for a Certificate in Corporate Responsibility from St. Michael's College in Toronto. In her spare time, Rachel volunteers with Ski Patrol Canada.