UBC Sauder's Centre for Climate and Business Solutions (CCBS)

UBC Sauder has been ranked 13th globally in the 2024 Corporate Knights Better World MBA rankings— its highest placement since 2015! This annual ranking highlights business schools with the most sustainability-focused MBA programs, recognizing UBC Sauder's commitment to sustainability and responsible leadership as core pillars of its MBA curriculum. With initiatives like the MBA Climate Career Track and the UBC Sauder's Centre for Climate and Business Solutions (CCBS), UBC Sauder is empowering future leaders to create a more inclusive and climate-conscious world. Read more: https://bit.ly/3O17ocX #CKBetterWorldMBA

🎙️ Calling all Changemakers! 🌱 Do you have a passion for #climate action and innovative #businesssolutions? We’re looking for The University of British Columbia students who want to share their voice and make an impact! 🎧 We're looking for bold #podcast ideas from UBC students that explore the intersection of climate action and business innovation. Whether it’s a compelling narrative or insightful interviews with industry leaders, we want to hear the stories that matter most to you. 💡 Pitch your 10-episode podcast series and help amplify the climate conversation! The Centre will support selected ideas with:  📌 Industry connections for guest speakers 📌 Content planning support 📌 Distribution across our platforms 🎥 How to apply: Record a 5-minute video explaining your podcast idea—be creative and show us your vision! Submit your ideas here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gwvgNAU8 📅 Key Dates: 🗓️ Submission Deadline: November 30, 2024 🎬 Production: December–February 2025 🎙️ Release: March/April 2025 More info on the Call for Ideas Submission: https://lnkd.in/gSnuTbEC  Learn more about the Climate Storytelling Studio: https://lnkd.in/gBE5D_NE This is your chance to make an impact and bring climate solutions into the spotlight. We can't wait to hear your ideas! 🎤🌍 UBC Sauder School of Business, UBC Sustainability Hub CUS Sustainability #UBCSauder #ClimateSolutions #Storytelling #Sustainability #StudentVoices #ClimateAction

📢 New Report Release: Canadian Critical Minerals and Climate Innovation Ecosystem As global demand for #sustainability grows, minerals powering clean technologies, such as EVs and solar panels, are more crucial than ever. Our new report from the UBC Sauder School of Business' Centre for Climate and Business Solutions dives into Canada’s vital role in this transition, exploring the innovations, collaborations, and pathways necessary for a net-zero future. 🌍💡 🔎 What’s Inside: 📌 Comprehensive Overview: Canada’s extensive mineral resources and economic potential in sustainable growth. 📌 Innovation Mapping: Key players, from startups to research institutions, driving Canada’s critical minerals ecosystem. 📌 Pathways to Net-Zero: Advances in digital transformation, carbon capture, and circular economy practices. 📌 Addressing Funding Gaps: Insights into bridging the “Valley of Death” for new mining technologies. 📌 #ClimateSolutions for Mining: Strategies like resilient infrastructure, decarbonization, and workforce training. This report is part of our Climate Solutions for Hard-to-Abate Sectors program, which is dedicated to practical, innovative solutions to decarbonize traditionally challenging industries. Each year, our students conduct research projects to explore decarbonization barriers and pathways, focusing on Canada and British Columbia. 🌱 We’re proud to share that our student, Zolzaya Jargalsaikhan, led the research for this report and is currently presenting her work at the MICA | Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator conference in Toronto! Her insights on Canada’s critical minerals and innovation ecosystem highlight the role of innovative strategies and collaborations to support a sustainable future. 👏 About Climate Solutions for Hard to Abate Sectors: https://lnkd.in/ge6up5nG Download the presentation and report: https://lnkd.in/eEBVDQKC #ClimateSolutions #NetZero #CriticalMinerals #Decarbonization #Innovation

We’re thrilled to share that Zolzaya Jargalsaikhan, our MBA Climate Solutions, will be presenting her insights on the findings of the Canadian #CriticalMinerals and Climate #Innovation ecosystem at the MICA | Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator Conference in Toronto! 🌍 As the global shift towards #sustainability accelerates, the minerals powering clean technologies—from EVs to solar panels—are crucial to this #transition. Canada, home to significant mineral resources, has the potential to lead in economic growth and environmental stewardship. However, the mining industry must advance to align with #netzero goals, demanding collaboration and technological innovation. Stay tuned for insights from Zolzaya’s session at MICA! Thanks to our partner, Chamirai C. Nyabeze, for this invitation. You can still grab your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/g2rwe-2r

Join our Executive Director and leaders across The University of British Columbia Campus for this insightful webinar on overcoming barriers to #cleanenergy adoption! Despite advancements in clean energy technology, why isn't it more widely used? This webinar will explore key economic, political, behavioural, and technological challenges that hinder the #transition to sustainable energy. Our expert panel will share insights on these barriers and offer pathways to advance #energy transformation. Speakers: 📌 Dr. Holly Caggiano (she/her) – Assistant Professor, Climate Justice and Environmental Planning, UBC School of Community and Regional Planning: SCARP 📌 Kookai Chaimahawong, MBA’19 – Executive Director, Centre for Climate and Business Solutions at UBC Sauder School of Business 📌 Dr. Walter Mérida – Associate Dean of Research and Industry Partnerships, UBC Faculty of Applied Science 📌 Dr. Terre Satterfield, BA’87 – Professor of Culture, Risk and the Environment, UBC Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/d7hwnSFQ This is the first webinar in a two-part series. Stay tuned for the next session, where we’ll spotlight innovative technologies and projects shaping the future of energy at UBC and beyond!

We had a full house at our recent Working in Climate event featuring UBC Sauder alumni in #cleantech and #entrepreneurship! The energy in the room was incredible as speakers shared their journeys into cleantech, all driven by a shared obsession with solving big challenges through technology. One resounding message from today: the time for climate action is #NOW. They emphasized that there’s no better moment than now—as students—to dive into innovation and explore the possibilities within UBC’s rich, interdisciplinary environment. Our gratitude goes to each of them for sharing their insights: Paul Needham from Arca, Alexander Dungate from OnDeck Fisheries AI, Eric Zhu, CPA from HTEC , and Anastasia Kiku from Reusables.com. For students looking to take the next step, we’re excited to share a new course on #GreenEntrepreneurship and Sustainable Startups led by Angèle Beausoleil. Launched this term, this course empowers students to harness their entrepreneurial potential for driving environmental and social change. The next opportunity to sign up will be next fall. 🗓️ Save the Date for Our Next Event on November 14th! Topic: Working in Climate—Natural Resources (link: https://lnkd.in/dAZe6A38) What else would you like to hear from us? Let us know how we can support you as you shape your climate career path! Additional resources: 📌 Green Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Startups Course: https://lnkd.in/gQ4z_Vqw 📌 Arca is hiring Data Analytics Intern https://lnkd.in/gwJ7Sf53 📌 entrepreneurship@UBC and Innovation OnBoard The University of British Columbia, UBC Sauder School of Business, Jonathan McQuarrie, Jane Arthurs, Kaitlyn Tyler

We’re proud to be part of Canada’s #cleaneconomy, creating Canadian jobs, supporting local communities, and reducing carbon emissions. As Canada’s industries modernize, they remain the backbone of the economy, unlocking new opportunities today and for future generations. Thank you, New Economy Canada and Merran Smith, for driving awareness through this critical campaign. At UBC Sauder’s Centre for Climate and Business Solutions, we believe every job is a #climatejob. That’s why we launched the #WorkinginClimate event series, exploring how climate action intersects with a wide range of careers and industries. The series showcases how sustainability transforms the global economy, from business, finance, and operations to energy, agriculture, manufacturing, and infrastructure. Each event connects students and professionals with industry experts, offering valuable insights into emerging opportunities and guidance on how to drive meaningful change through their careers. 📅 Upcoming Events: 📌 October 31st: Working in Climate - #Cleantech/ #Entrepreneurship (RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gf9Xpzwg) 📌November 14th: Working in Climate - #NaturalResources (RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/dAZe6A38) About the Working in Climate Event Series: https://lnkd.in/gV64Bc-U Learn more about opportunities in the clean economy: https://neweconomyjobs.ca #CleanEconomyCanada #ClimateCareers #ClimateAction #WorkingInClimate

Join us for the next edition of the Working in Climate series: #NaturalResources 🌐 ! Natural resources are essential to the net-zero transition, providing #criticalminerals for clean technologies. However, as an extractive industry, it faces inherent sustainability challenges. This event explores how we can advance climate solutions, improve practices, and drive innovation to make the sector more sustainable while balancing environmental and economic priorities. This event offers valuable insights and career paths for students passionate about climate action and sustainability. 📅 Date: November 14, 2024 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 📍 Location: UBC Sauder School of Business, 9th Floor Henry Angus (HA967) ✨ Meet our panelists: 📌 Jill Robinson – Venture Development & Sustainability, Kite Company Creator (Building companies driving innovation in the natural resources sector) 📌 Ana Patiño – Sustainability Reporting Specialist, Lundin Mining Corporation 📌 Sarah Caven – Director of Business Development, Regeneration (Transforming mine waste into responsible minerals) This event is ideal for students eager to explore: 🌍 Roles that promote sustainable practices in natural resource industries 🚀 Opportunities at the intersection of business and sustainability 💡 How industries are driving innovation to support a sustainable future RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/dstDwj-D Learn more about the event: https://lnkd.in/dAZe6A38 About the Working in Climate Series: https://lnkd.in/gV64Bc-U #ClimateCareers #NaturalResources #Sustainability #ClimateAction #UBCSauder #WorkingInClimate UBC Sauder School of Business Iane Aguiar UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective BRIMM - University of British Columbia Janice Fingler John Steen entrepreneurship@UBC UBC Master of Food and Resource Economics (MFRE) Kaitlyn Tyler CUS Sustainability

🚀 Introducing the Climate Storytelling Studio at UBC Sauder 🎙️🌱 On this International Day for #ClimateAciton, The Centre for Climate and Business Solutions and Learning Services at UBC Sauder are excited to launch the Climate Storytelling Studio—a student-run multimedia platform amplifying climate action through #podcasts, #videos, and #live discussions. We’re calling on students to pitch their 10-episode podcast series ideas. Whether it’s a narrative journey or in-depth interviews with industry leaders, we want stories that explore the intersection of climate and business. Selected podcast ideas will receive full support from the Centre, including: 📌 Industry connections for guest speakers 📌 Content planning assistance 📌 Distribution across the Centre’s platforms 💡 How to apply: Record a 5-minute video sharing your podcast idea—be creative! Use examples, or simply talk us through your concept. We want to hear your vision. Submit your idea here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gwvgNAU8 📅 Timeline: Submission Deadline: November 30th, 2024 Production: December–February 2025 Release: March/April 2025 More about the Call for Ideas Submission: https://lnkd.in/gSnuTbEC More about the Climate Storytelling Studio: https://lnkd.in/gBE5D_NE If you have a story to tell or want to dive into the space where climate and business converge, this is your moment! We are excited to hear your ideas. 🎤🌍 #UBCSauder #ClimateSolutions #Storytelling #Sustainability CUS Sustainability UBC Sauder School of Business UBC Sustainability Hub UBC Climate Solutions Research Collective Jamie Stockdale Karisa Cheng Isabella Jaramillo

🗳 Eco Echoes Episode 3 - #Climate & #Energy Platforms: BC Provincial #Election 🎙️In this episode of Eco Echoes, Sheldon and Amer dive deep into the climate and energy platforms of the major parties in the BC Provincial Election. They are joined by guests Megan Lohmann, CEO of the Community Energy Association, and George Patrick Richard Benson, a strategist, writer, and researcher working at the intersection of economic development and climate action at the Zero Emissions Innovation Centre. 📄 The group starts with an introduction to provincial elections in British Columbia across history, followed by a deep dive into the climate platforms of the NDP, Conservative, and Green parties in the upcoming election. This lively discussion covers the parties’ perspectives on electricity generation, the #CarbonTax, and the Zero Carbon #StepCode. 🎧 Tune in to gain a better understanding of the platforms of the different parties and how the upcoming election could impact BC's environmental future. 🔁 To recap the previous episode, Sheldon and Amer explore the world of Liquefied Natural Gas (#LNG) and its role in British Columbia’s energy landscape. The hosts discuss what LNG is and why it has become a more prevalent topic in BC in recent years, and explore LNG as an alternative to other fossil fuels and energy sources. 📌 Listen on: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g5YHDY69  Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/g_ya77zv Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/gAqVxtiz