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ESG in Infrastructure Investment – Hill Times Article by Tessa Hebb

genevieveharrison — Wed, 22 May 2019 20:42:49 +0000

Growing movement of investors, impact investors taking environmental, social, and governance factors into investment decision-making

Designing the supports to overcome these challenges will be key to unleashing the potential of private capital to deliver the much-needed infrastructure our businesses, communities, country and indeed planet will need going forward. Read more of the article by Distinguished Research Fellow and Former 3ci Managing Director, Tessa Hebb on the .

Attention: Aspiring Young Sustainability Leaders

genevieveharrison — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 17:49:58 +0000

The award-winning Impact Youth Sustainability Leadership Program is a nation-wide, acclaimed training that provides more than $100,000 to sustainability initiatives every year and they are coming to Ottawa this March.

What is IMPACT!
IMPACT! Sustainability Leadership Training supports young leaders across Canada who are taking action to improve their communities and the planet. We have helped youth launch hundreds of projects, businesses, and initiatives across the country.
For a registration fee of only $100 each, IMPACT! participants receive:

In-person training session with expert facilitators and inspiring
local speakers
Sustainability 101 eLearning course
Networking with local professionals and program alumni
Opportunity to apply for $5000 in funding
Post-training support including:
Professional coaching
Access to mentorship
National network of 1200 alumni

For more, please

Exciting New Special Project Needs a Project Lead at Impact Hub Ottawa

genevieveharrison — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 17:33:36 +0000

If you have strong professional experience in Ottawa or Ontario’s social enterprise or social innovation field, Impact Hub Ottawa is looking for a Project Lead for a full-time, 1 year contract in Ottawa. For more information and application instructions, please check out this link.

CIIX to pilot in three communities in Canada

genevieveharrison — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 21:48:04 +0000

The Canadian Impact Infrastructure Exchange (CIIX) launched its pilot program with City of Vancouver, City of Toronto and City of Charlottetown that will analyze three real world infrastructure projects. Beginning in late 2016, we will perform a comprehensive sustainability analysis of the three proposed infrastructure plans (or design, depending on project stage) ensuring high ESG standards integrated in the infrastructure offering. We will bundle the three small projects into an investment ready opportunity and engage responsible and impact investors in this opportunity. The pilots will test this approach to creating high ESG standards in an infrastructure portfolio for responsible investors.

To see more on the CIIX pilots, please .

Moving to Impact : Responsible Investing in Canada

karenreiner — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 14:00:15 +0000

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Moving to Impact – Responsible Investing in Canada
October 19 – 20, 2016
�Ӱ�ԭ�� University, Ottawa, Ontario Canada

Full Rate after September 1st, 2016: $280.00
Students (no meals): Free
Students with meal voucher: $100.00

Spaces are limited, so register as soon as possible!

Special rates for the Ottawa Westin Hotel Available,

Gordon L. Clark

Director of the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, University of Oxford

Full Profile

Cary Krosinsky

Independent author, educator and advisor

Full Profile

Shannon Phillips

Minister of Environment and Parks and the Minister Responsible for the Climate Change Office, Government of Alberta

Full Profile

Paul Shrivastava

Executive Director of Future Earth

Full Profile

A detailed conference agenda can be

A full listing of speaker biographies can be

Job Opportunity – Manager, ESG Risk Management at bcIMC

karenreiner — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 14:26:54 +0000

bcIMC offers an exceptional opportunity to work at a world-class organization while living in a west coast setting. They are one of Canada’s largest institutional investors with investments that span the world.

bcIMC is currently recruiting a Manager, ESG Risk Management. This position will be part of the Investment Risk Management Team which is responsible for implementing forward-looking risk methodologies that help bcIMC manage its key exposures and achieve its clients’ long terms investment objectives.

For a complete job description

To access bcIMC’s careers page

University of Ottawa Releases Fossil Free Campaign Orientation Paper

genevieveharrison — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 15:39:25 +0000

The University of Ottawa has released Dr. Tessa Hebb’s report on the Fossil Free Divestment Campaign. The report provides a set of recommendations for action by the University of Ottawa. To access the report, Please click here.

ESG Approach to Climate Change More Effective than Divestment

genevieveharrison — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 18:09:05 +0000

Tessa Hebb has endorsed the University of Toronto’s decision to sign onto CDP as part of its climate change strategy. For more on the UofT announcement, and their 14-point plan, please see the following articles: “We have a responsibility to take decisive action on climate change”: University of Toronto president Meric Gertler announces climate change […]

CCOC is looking for a Project Manager to assist in creating new affordable housing

genevieveharrison — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 14:21:48 +0000

CCOC is an innovative and award-winning non-profit landlord and a recognized affordable housing leader with over 50 properties located in downtown Ottawa providing nearly 1,600 affordable homes. For over 40 years, CCOC has created, maintained and promoted housing for low and moderate income people.

CCOC is currently seeking a Development Project Manager to oversee the planning and implementation of affordable housing and mixed use social-purpose real estate projects.

For more, please .

Investing in Impact Opportunity with Purpose Capital

genevieveharrison — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 20:23:28 +0000

Purpose Capital is seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial and energetic leader to join their team as a , responsible for leading the next phase of growth in a practice that works with asset owners and asset managers across North America to design, implement, and evaluate strategies for investing in impact.

This practice currently works with a range of leading impact investors, including those with some of the most significant impact investment and field-building commitments to the sector, such as the mobilization of , and .

This year, in addition to advising several other foundations on designing and implementing their impact investment strategies, Purpose Capital are working with the , and will be .

The Director of Impact Advisory Services role will leverage our existing experience, skills and knowledge, to take grow the practice’s client base, thought leadership, and international presence. Purpose Capital sees many opportunities to expand the breadth and depth of their work with impact investors, and are seeking a passionate and pragmatic leader to help them get there.