Sustainability and Evolution of Work
Impact Live - Leading through climate complexity
As climate commitments multiply, organizations want clarity: Which sustainability actions make a measurable difference for both impact and performance? Ivey Dean Julian Birkinshaw and a panel of experts weigh in.
While the recent international climate conference COP30 may serve as a rallying point for global climate commitments, turning those aspirations into reality will require shared responsibility across governments and industry, with business leaders playing a critical role in driving meaningful action. That was the central message from three sustainability experts during the recent Impact Live webinar, "Leading through climate complexity," hosted by Ivey Business School and moderated by Dean Julian Birkinshaw, MBA ’91, PhD ‘95.
As governments continue to negotiate incremental progress at climate conferences, companies face mounting pressure to act decisively on emissions reductions, climate resilience, and strategic transformation. The panelists, Tom Ewart, HBA ’05, AVP Sustainability at Co-operators; Teanne von der Porten, MBA ’05, Executive Director of Sustainability and Climate Services at KPMG; and Robert Klassen, MBA ’89, Ivey's Associate Dean of Research, outline both the urgency and the practical pathways forward for organizations navigating this complex landscape.
