Meeting Canada’s net-zero targets will require an estimated $125-140 billion annually through to 2050. To meet these ambitious goals, we need to think big and get creative. 

Join this GLOBE Unplugged session to hear from the experts connecting critical dollars to the projects that need them. From private and public markets to philanthropy to seed investing and more – together, we’ll explore innovative ways to drive funding towards solutions that result in positive returns for the economy, communities, and the planet.

Industries often face challenges in measuring and understanding the value of nature, the impacts of biodiversity loss, and the effectiveness of nature-based solutions that align with organizational strategies. While nature provides immense benefits, realizing its true potential depends on effectively measuring outcomes and aligning solutions with business goals through clear communication and strategic integration.

Join this session for a collaborative discussion to identify areas of opportunity, discuss challenges, and explore science-based innovations and science-based solutions that you can put to work for your organization.

The sustainable investment landscape is being reshaped by powerful macroeconomic forces. This panel will explore how different types of investors adapt, innovate, and seize new opportunities in an increasingly complex and dynamic market.

With looming tariffs and the likely retraction of global economic supply chains, circular economic models offer a path to enhanced national resilience and economic security. This prime opportunity to refocus domestically allows organizations to enhance operational efficiency, gain better control and understanding of their supply chains, and work closely with the small-to-medium-enterprises (SMEs) that comprise those supply chains for both economic and environmental resiliency. 

Join this session to discover how Canada can enhance manufacturing efficiency, safeguard supply chains, and stimulate domestic SME growth by moving towards more circular economic models. 

Canada’s energy transition, estimated to cost between $1. to $2 trillion (or $55B per year), presents tremendous economic opportunities. With approximately 11% of Canadian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in or supporting the construction and retrofit sector, the potential to lead and thrive in this transformation is significant.

Whether you are an SME looking to capitalize on this opportunity, or a large enterprise working with the SMEs in your supply chain, join this workshop to discover how SMEs are seizing this moment. Explore what SMEs need to know, the resources available, and the key actions required to prepare. This session will also provide you with an understanding of how enterprises can contribute to building capacity and strengthen the value chain.

At a time of increasing economic and political uncertainty, the need for solutions that enable economic growth while protecting the planet is increasingly important. The path forward hinges on identifying solutions that transcend partisanship and accelerate sustainable business growth. Canada’s private sector is well-positioned to lead the charge in advancing these “yes, and” solutions.

Join this timely session to explore the private sector’s role as a catalyst for change and uncover the practical actions needed to deliver outcomes that transcend partisanship and accelerate the clean economy.

Decarbonizing transportation supply chains is impossible without addressing the role shipping plays in moving goods across the globe. Ocean-going vessels carry 80% of global trade, impacting nearly all organizations’ supply chains, and use some of the most carbon intensive fuels in the transportation sector. 

In recent years, MOUs have been signed, Green Shipping Corridors have been announced, and clean fuel technologies have been developed. But are these advancements enough to reach net-zero commitments? 

Join Oceans North for a collaborative workshop to explore the financing, technology, fuel, and policy solutions needed to decarbonize shipping. Together, we will dive into practical tools for understanding, measuring, and reducing shipping emissions to make good on your net-zero supply chain commitments. 

CFOs across industries and sectors share a common accountability – they are tasked with making critical investment and capital allocation decisions that balance short-term value creation with long-term strategy. In Canada and globally, striking this balance increasingly requires financial and sustainability accountability to go hand in hand.  

In this timely GLOBE Unplugged session, we’ll explore how CFOs are navigating these critical investment decisions in the current geopolitical and economic context.  How are they approaching allocation of resources for climate and sustainability related efforts? How are they collaborating with internal sustainability executives and experts? Join this session to explore how finance professionals are driving value for the bottom line while ensuring financial stability and sustainable progress. 

As climate-induced disasters escalate, so do the stakes for individuals, corporations, and communities. Assets are more vulnerable than ever, and the rising impacts of climate risks are leading to increased costs, putting the affordability and sustainability of existing insurance models under mounting pressure. Organizations are not immune to this vulnerability – with increasing climate disasters, their insured assets are under greater risk.  

We must adapt to this changing reality and tackle the critical question: how do we address increasing loss and damages in the short-term while building back better to reduce the impact of disasters in the long-term? Join us for an engaging workshop exploring how insurers and organizations can work together to balance responding to today’s crises with investing in tomorrow’s resiliency. 

With today’s challenging geopolitical and socioeconomic landscape, even the most well-intentioned organizations may be reconsidering their ability to deliver on long-term sustainability plans and goals. With energy demands soaring, the threat of tariffs impacting our national economy, and the cost of living increasing, how can organizations strategically prioritize driving sustainability effectively, while balancing external conditions, and maintaining regular business operations? 

Join this GLOBE Unplugged session to explore the pragmatic strategies to continue building transformational long-term sustainability plans, while prioritizing the overall health of your organization during these tumultuous times.