Fifth-year Anniversary Celebration

Monday, May 5th

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Join us for the fifth-year anniversary of the Institute for Sustainable Finance (ISF) - Canada’s premier hub for academia, the private sector and government with a singular focus on increasing Canada’s sustainable finance capacity.

Monday, May 5, 2025
5:00 pm
SmithToronto, 200 Front St W, 30th Floor, Toronto, ON

Agenda

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Registration and Networking

5:30 pm - 5:35 pm

Welcome

Lynnette Purda Interim Dean and Professor & RBC Fellow of Finance, Smith School of Business, Queen’s University

5:35 pm - 5:45 pm

Opening Remarks

Jim Leech Chancellor Emeritus of Queen’s University, former President and CEO of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, and Chair of the ISF Advisory Board

5:45 pm - 6:55 pm

Panel Discussion

Power, Profit, Planet: How business & finance can provide leadership in times of uncertainty

Geopolitical and economic turbulence has disrupted the momentum behind sustainable investing, fracturing global alliances and stalling key policy gains. Yet, the climate and biodiversity crises remain pressing realities, and forward-thinking organizations continue to prioritize sustainability.

For investors and financial leaders, the challenge is clear: How do we reinforce the strategic and financial case for sustainability amid shifting market dynamics? Where are the most compelling opportunities in the low-carbon transition? And who will emerge as the visionaries steering private capital toward scalable climate solutions?

The future of sustainable finance isn’t just about resilience — it’s about leadership. Are you ready to seize the opportunity?