Eric is a recent graduate of the Honours Business Administration programme at the Ivey Business School. Eric strongly believes that businesses have a responsibility to advance sustainability and improve the world in which they operate. As such, he is eager to work towards solutions that are mutually beneficial for businesses, society, and the environment. He joined the Sustainable Finance Lab in January 2024 as a Research Assistant, supporting the innovation of financial solutions to support the transition to regenerative agriculture. Eric is also a graduate of Ivey's Sustainability Certificate, and is presently authoring a sustainability accounting case with Ivey Publishing.

Post-graduation, Eric will be joining EY-Parthenon, the strategy consulting arm of Ernst & Young, in Toronto, where he will provide strategic support to clients across mergers and acquisitions, software, and energy transition strategy. In his spare time, he enjoys country and pop-punk music, staying active (canoeing, cycling, figure skating, hiking and skiing), and exploring the great outdoors; some of his favourite trips include the Rocky Mountains of Alberta and the Cape Breton Highlands.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericxxu/