Amanda Welschlau

Senior Manager, Social Purpose Mobilization and Transparency, Coast Capital

As Senior Manager, Social Purpose Mobilization and Transparency at Coast Capital, Canada’s largest federal credit union, Amanda leads the organization’s sustainability initiatives including its net zero commitments, B Corp certification, purpose measurement, and impact reporting and plays a key role in mobilizing Coast Capital’s social purpose of Building Better Futures Together which is focused on unlocking financial opportunities for people and communities across Canada.  A dedicated community and social impact leader, Amanda has over 18 years’ experience in community investment, sponsorship, partnerships, project management, and governance.

Amanda is a board member of B Local Vancouver, which exists to create connections and increase the positive impact of the B Corp community and is also co-Chair of Coast Capital’s Women in Business employee resource group. She resides in Surrey BC, on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples, with her partner and two children.

Speaker Sessions

Your Scope 1, My Scope 3: SMEs and Financed Emissions on the Road to Net Zero

  • Reaching Destination Net Zero
  • Labour, Skills Training and Capacity Building
  • Finance, Trade and Investment
  • Circular Practices and Business Models
Session Date
Thursday, Feb 15 2024 | 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Featuring
Martha Hancock Executive Director, CBSR
Amanda Welschlau Senior Manager, Social Purpose Mobilization and Transparency, Coast Capital
Carla Heim Director, Sustainability, Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Randi Kruse Vice President, BMO Climate Smart
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