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What We Do
Sustainability in Business (SIB) hosts many events, each centered around sustainability. Our events include:
Fireside Chats: Informal chats with sustainability experts.
Case Competitions: with exciting prizes!
Networking Events: Opportunities to connect with like-minded peers and professionals.
Climb for Climate: Our biggest event of the year, a rock climbing competition with all proceeds going to charity.
Sustainability Certificate
Coming soon on Laurier Navigator...
Elevate your Laurier experience with SIB's Sustainability Certificate! Completing this program will expand your knowledge on sustainability and add a valuable experiences to your Laurier Experience Record. Stay tuned for more information!
Upcoming Events
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Annual Events
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Anything comfortable to climb with
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Close-toe/running shoes
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Chalk
Price: $12
Prize: $50 giftcard
Previous Date: April 5th, 2024
Climb for Climate
A rock climbing competition (w prizes) and all proceeds going to our chosen charity at Grand River Rocks
Dress code: Business Casual
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Q&A with like-minded professionals
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Networking
Price: Free
Prize: N/A
Previous Date: April 2, 2024
Previous Speakers:
Mike Richter, Lindsay Hampton, Wesley Gee, Mike Morrice, Natasha Stromberg, and more!
Speaker Series
Fireside Chats – informal & engaging conversations with sustainability experts! Learn from leaders in the field!
Dress code: Business Formal
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Q&A with like-minded professionals
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Food
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Networking
Price: Free
Prize: $25 Amazon giftcard
Previous Date: March 10, 2024
Previous Speakers:
Viveck Panjabi, Jessica Schulz, Arman Amin, Angela Jiang, Haley Sherbourne
& Karan Kohli
Careers in Sustainability
A networking event where students have opportunities to connect with like-minded peers and professionals.
Case Competitions
Dress code: Business Formal
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Food
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Networking with judges & peers
Price: fee
Prize: 1st $650, 2nd $250, & 3rd $100
Previous Date: November 16, 2024
Previous Speakers/Judges:
Ritika Jain, Raymond Neakpur, Holly Crawford, Nic Raytek, Laj Kaur, and Eric Meliton
Nov 2024
Greenovation Challenge
You will get the opportunity to build your own sustainable venture and propose it to Laurier's Sustainability Office!
Dress code: Business Formal
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Food
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Networking with judges & peers
Price: Free
Prize: 1st $650, 2nd $250, & 3rd $100
Previous Date: November 18, 2023
Previous Speakers/Judges:
Tobi Adesanmi, Kathryn Cooper, Dan McGregor, Ritika Jain, Carl Botha, Elise Coffey, Simran Chattha, & Eric Meliton
Nov 2023
Greenovation Challenge
You will get the opportunity to network with industry professionals, tackle real sustainability issues, and build your resume! With cash prizes.
Dress code: Business Formal
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Food & Snacks
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Networking with judges & peers
Price: Free
Prize: Attend a world-class Nestle facility tour, tour with industry professionals, & coffee chats with Nestle professionals
Previous Date: September 28, 2023
Previous Speakers/Judges:
Nestle Judges
Sept 2023
Nestlé Case Competition
A pitch-style case competition with students in groups of 5. A collab with SIB, LSCA, and Nestlé for a chance to show ideas and compete for prizes!