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In 2024, Quinn+Partners actively engaged in shaping sustainability conversations across North America through our thought leadership and participation at events. In case you missed them, here is a roundup of our team’s Five-Minute Briefs and Key Takeaways, sharing our thoughts on important issues and emerging trends that matter. + Globe Forum 2024 https://lnkd.in/e3XrWEAi + IFRS S1 and S2 https://lnkd.in/gpP2hCKp + Scaling Impact Investing in Canada By Mobilizing Asset Owners https://lnkd.in/ezvdJdhd + Climate Week NYC 2024 https://lnkd.in/eXeMgeRJ + PRI in Person 2024 https://lnkd.in/g6dj2pbC + GIIM Impact Forum 2024 https://lnkd.in/gEV4hCeA + Canada’s New Sustainable Finance Taxonomy https://lnkd.in/gSz_VsBU + Sustainable Finance Forum 2024 https://lnkd.in/g8jq26bZ Visit our Insights page https://lnkd.in/geUfZKxY to learn more and read our 2024 Sustainability Report here  https://lnkd.in/eq-2YaYd As we look ahead to 2025, let us know if there are topics you are keen to see us unpack by leaving a comment. Until then, happy reading! #Sustainability #ESG #ClimateAction #ThoughtLeadership #ESGStrategy #CorporateSustainability #ResponsibleInvestment #NetZero #ImpactInvesting

At the end of November, our team joined nearly 700 delegates in Ottawa for the 2024 Sustainable Finance Forum. This event brought together leaders to explore how financial markets can drive meaningful socio-economic and environmental progress while advancing the transition to an inclusive, low-carbon economy. Quinn+Partners was proud to play an active role in this year’s event. Rosalie Vendette served as co-Master of Ceremonies on the Thursday, guiding discussions that shaped the dialogue around sustainable finance, and Tony Pringle shared insights on scaling impact investing in Canada. Our latest article captures five takeaways from the forum, highlighting the ideas and initiatives that are shaping the future of sustainable finance. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g8jq26bZ #SustainableFinanceForum2024 #SFF2024Ottawa #SustainableFinance

Quinn+Partners is delighted to see the release of Decarbonizing Canada’s Commercial Buildings: The Owner & Investor Perspective by CAGBC | Canada Green Building Council and REALPAC. Luke Westfall, Managing Director and Climate Practice Lead at Q+P, contributed insights on decarbonizing the built environment, drawing from our experience guiding leaders on their journeys to net-zero. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gWYWPEXp #GreenBuilding #SustainableRealEstate #Decarbonization #NetZero #Sustainability #ClimateAction

That’s a wrap on our 2024 on-campus recruitment events — what a year it’s been connecting with students across Canada. We wrapped up in November, reflecting on the meaningful connections made and the future leaders we engaged with: • Hosting a case competition in collaboration with the Ivey Social Impact Club and Ivey Consulting Club, with support from our former Summer Associate, Vy Vo • Leading a case workshop for the Master of Science in Sustainability Management Program (MScSM) Class of 2026, with invaluable support from Linnet Kocheril • Networking with enthusiastic students at HEC Montréal, hosted by the Club de Consultation en Management (CCM) - HEC Montréal We are excited to kick off 2025 at the Commerce and Engineering Environmental Conference (CEEC) hosted by Queen's University from January 24 – 26, 2025. We look forward to seeing you there. Visit https://lnkd.in/edCWdW5B to learn more about careers at Q+P. #QPcareers #GreatPlaceToWork #Recruitment #CampusRecruitment #Networking #SustainabilityCareers #ConsultingCareers

We are heading to Ottawa for the Sustainable Finance Forum 2024, taking place November 28 – 29. This year’s forum will bring together top industry leaders, policymakers and innovators for two days to discuss how financial markets can drive meaningful socio-economic and environmental progress. Our CEO + Co-Founder, Tony Pringle, will join fellow panelists to share insights on how best to scale impact investing in Canada. We are looking forward to exploring ways to collaborate on industry standards, best practices, and government policies that can accelerate change. If you are attending, let’s meet up! For more details and to stay updated on speakers and sessions, visit sustainablefinanceforum.ca #SustainableFinance #SocialFinance #CdnPoli #FinanceLeaders #EnvironmentalImpact #FinanceForGood #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinanceForum2024 #SFF2024Ottawa

In anticipation of the #SustainableFinanceForum, Quinn+Partners is sharing an overview of the Government of Canada's newly announced sustainable finance taxonomy, along with insights from Australia's real estate sector guidance. As sustainability continues to shape the future of finance, we explore how investors and businesses can start preparing for these new developments. Read our latest brief to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gSz_VsBU #SustainableFinanceForum2024 #SFF2024Ottawa #SustainableFinance

We are delighted to share that Climate Engagement Canada (CEC) has released its 2024 Net Zero Benchmark Assessments, detailing the decarbonization progress across 41 TSX-listed focus companies. As a Research Partner, our aspiration at Quinn+Partners is that this work is catalytic for constructive engagement discussions and expedited progress for the Canadian economy to remain competitive in an inclusive, #netzero future. We commend those companies who are developing and executing on credible climate transition plans and are encouraged to see progress across the 2024 Benchmark results. ➕ Press release here: https://lnkd.in/gUfHv7yV ➕ Media coverage here: https://lnkd.in/gFqSvp7V Thank you to SHARE—Shareholder Association for Research and Education, Responsible Investment Association and the efforts on behalf of many others to accelerate #climateaction and ensure Canadian capital markets remain positioned to thrive in a net-zero economy.

We are thrilled to announce that Savannah Sarosiak-Larter has been recognized by Corporate Knights’ 30 Under 30 Sustainability Leaders in Canada. Savannah is a rising leader at our firm, where she blends her engineering background and climate change expertise to help investors and companies decarbonize and enhance their social impact. A respected authority on climate issues, she leads high-profile sustainability projects for major investors. Her leadership has shaped sustainability initiatives in over ten countries and directly contributed to reducing emissions across thousands of assets. She is also instrumental in shaping strategies to scale clean solutions in Canada, including the expansion of EV charging infrastructure. Join us in celebrating this amazing achievement and we invite you to explore her career journey in our 2024 Sustainability Report at https://lnkd.in/eq-2YaYd. For more information about other honourees, visit the list at https://lnkd.in/gG3TxF7W. #CK30Under30 #30Under30 #Leadership #Innovation #Sustainability

Please join Daniel Pass at the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo November 12-15 to learn and source solutions to improve resilience, sustainability and quality of life in our buildings, cities and communities. #Greenbuild #greenbuildings #sustainability #impact

Please join Rosalie Vendette at The Global Impact Investing Network Impact Forum on October 23-24 in Amsterdam to discuss the latest #impactinvesting trends and best practices. #impact #responsibleinvestment #sustainablefinance