Impact Labs
The Centre for Building Sustainable Value houses four Labs: Circular Economy, Innovation North, Sustainable Finance, and Net Zero. These priorities are necessary to transform systems in Canada and globally.
Nested with the BSV Centre, four labs provide the toolbox for investigating systems and advancing evidence-based solutions. These four labs were established recognising the importance of transitioning organizations and economy to net-zero GHG emissions and circular models, catalyzing innovation, and new financial instruments as key tools for accelerating these transitions.
Circular Economy Lab
The circular economy is an economic system designed to eliminate waste and pollution, prolong the use of products and materials, and regenerate natural systems. We are working to accelerate transformation towards a circular economy by providing insights into how circular systems can function and how current supply chains can be transformed. This work is led by Dr. Jury Gualandris.
Net Zero Lab
Hundreds of businesses are making commitments to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As we enter a decade of unprecedented transformation and disruption, the leaders will be the firms that take a strategic approach to net-zero – aligning ambitious emissions reductions with long-term business strategy, innovation and value creation. This work is led by Dr. Robert Klassen.
Sustainable Finance Lab
Capital markets are an important catalyst for businesses to incorporate progressive environmental, social and governance criteria in decision-making. We investigate new ways to invest and manage capital, inclusive measures of ROI, and the implications of short- and long-term time horizons. This work is led by Dr. Diane-Laure Arjaliès.
Innovation North
Innovation is the heart of effective organizations across industries and sectors. We investigate how organizations unlock new ways of creating financial and societal value through human-centered processes, systems thinking, and collaboration. This work is led by Dr. Tima Bansal.
Stay in touch
Join our mailing list to keep up to date with the Centre for Building Sustainable Value and receive quarterly newsletters and event updates.