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2025 Sustainable Finance Summit

November 24th, 2025 | EY Tower, Toronto
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About This Event

The 2025 Sustainable Finance Summit is Canada’s premier forum for advancing institutional readiness in the face of the energy transition. This year’s agenda focuses on immediate, actionable strategies: deep dives into climate risk stress testing (including OSFI B-15), practical ESG data integration, leveraging AI in risk analytics, and maximizing sustainable investment opportunities. We deliver the expert insights needed to secure regulatory compliance and enhance competitive advantage in the quickly evolving market.

This Summit is essential for C-Suite and Senior-Level Executives from Canada’s financial sector. If your focus is Risk Management, Investment Strategy, Corporate Lending, or ESG Compliance, this is your must-attend event. We bring together leaders from major Banks, Insurers, Pension Funds, and Investment Firms. Network with policymakers and industry pioneers to align your portfolio with net-zero ambitions and build long-term financial resilience (See last year’s sold out event.)

Speakers Include ...

Stephane Tardif
Stephane Tardif OSFI MD, Climate Risk Division
Kevin Stiroh LinkedIn
Kevin Stiroh Former Chair, Supervision Climate Committee, Federal Reserve Board
Sarah Thompson LinkedIn
Sarah Thompson MD, Global Head of Sustainable Finance
Sandra Odendahl LinkedIn
Sandra Odendahl SVP & Head of Sustainability
Anne-Marie Monette LinkedIn
Anne-Marie Monette MD, Sustainable Finance, National Bank
Michael Torrance LinkedIn
Michael Torrance VP, Chief Sustainability Officer
Jennifer Hutcheon LinkedIn
Jennifer Hutcheon Vice President
Wendy Berman LinkedIn
Wendy Berman Chairperson
Amr Addas LinkedIn
Amr Addas Sr. Director, Sustainable Finance & Insights
Fanny Doucet LinkedIn
Fanny Doucet Managing Director & Head, Sustainable Finance
John Uhren LinkedIn
John Uhren MD, Sustainable Finance
Ariane Bourassa LinkedIn
Ariane Bourassa Head, Sustainability and ESG Strategy
Elizabeth Gamble LinkedIn
Elizabeth Gamble CEO

Sponsors

Agenda

8:00 - 4:30

8:00 - 8:50

Registration and Breakfast

Networking begins. See our network concierge to help assign numbered high tops throughout the day. You will be allocated an available table number for a 20 minute time slot.

8:45 - 9:00

Setting the Stage

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    Humayun Jafrani

    Managing Partner, Financial Services

    Ernst & Young LLP

    Speaker
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    Gary Schwartz

    President | CEO

    Canadian Lenders Association

    Speaker
8:00 - 4:30 Concurrent

Non-Stop Networking

See our concierge to be assigned a network hightop for a 20 minute time slot in the networking room all day!

9:00 - 9:30

Green Money, Red Line: Geopolitical Risks

Keynote Chat: Join Kevin Stiroh for an insightful discussion on geopolitical risks and their implications for global banking and financial institutions. With over 30 years of experience in financial analysis, supervision, and risk management, Kevin brings a unique perspective on how shifting political, economic, and regulatory dynamics shape the stability and strategy of financial systems worldwide.

Kevin served as a senior advisor at the Federal Reserve Board, where he led the Fed’s work on the risks of climate change to individual financial institutions. He also served as executive vice president and head of the Supervision Group at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Kevin is presently a senior fellow at Resources for the Future (RFF).

In an era of shifting alliances and regulatory flux, financial actors face a landscape shaped by geopolitical instability, sanctions regimes, the rise of regional energy blocs, and the mounting risks of climate change. This opening session sets the stage for the summit, charting the forces reshaping capital flows, market access, and cross-border cooperation—and exploring how leaders can navigate volatility without losing sight of long-term sustainability.

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    Katerina Kindyni

    CLA Board Member | Financial Services Sustainability Lead

    EY Canada

    Moderator
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    Kevin Stiroh

    Former Chair, Supervision Climate Committee, Federal Reserve Board

    Federal Reserve Board

    Keynote
9:30 - 10:10

Sustaining Momentum: Sustainability in a volatile world 

Global finance is being reshaped by fractured geopolitics, shifting regulatory regimes, and the emergence of regional energy blocs. Sanctions, supply chain disruptions, and climate-related security risks are redefining market dynamics. This panel examines how financial leaders and regulators can adapt strategies, mitigate cross-border risk, and seize opportunities in an era where political volatility is the new normal.

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    Katerina Kindyni

    CLA Board Member | Financial Services Sustainability Lead

    EY Canada

    Moderator
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    Michael Torrance

    VP, Chief Sustainability Officer

    BMO

    Speaker
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    Stephane Tardif

    OSFI MD, Climate Risk Division

    OSFI

    Speaker
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    Amr Addas

    Sr. Director, Sustainable Finance & Insights

    FCC

    Speaker
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    Bill Gilliland

    Partner, Sustainable Finance

    Dentons

    Speaker
10:10 - 10:40

Balancing the Books: Climate's Impact on Financial Reporting

This session will discus how climate-related factors are increasingly impacting financial reporting and performance metrics. Attendees will learn about the implications of climate risks on assets, liabilities, overall financial health/resiliency. Through expert insights, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to effectively assess and communicate the financial impact of climate change, ensuring their organizations are prepared for a sustainable future.

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    Daniel Willmann

    Partner, FAAS - Insurance

    EY Canada

    Moderator
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    Sandra Odendahl

    SVP & Head of Sustainability

    BDC

    Speaker
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    Connor Cressman

    AVP Corporate Financial Reporting

    Co-operators

    Speaker
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    Anne-Marie Monette

    MD, Sustainable Finance, National Bank

    NBC

    Speaker
10:40 - 11:10

Sustainable Returns: Investing in Canadian Municipalities

Climate resilience is no longer just a moral imperative—it’s a market opportunity. This panel examines how targeted sustainable investments in proven resilience solutions can deliver competitive returns while generating measurable social, economic, and environmental benefits. Through real-world case studies and scalable models, we explore how investors can unlock value, de-risk portfolios, and strengthen communities in a changing climate.

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    Chris Boivin

    Chief Development Officer

    FCM

    Moderator
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    Jennifer Hutcheon

    Vice President

    Vancity Community Investment Bank

    Speaker
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    Søren Christianson

    Climate Leadership

    City of Kingston

    Speaker
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    Jonathan Frank

    CDO

    CABN

    Speaker
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    Roger Beauchemin

    CEO

    Addenda Capital

    Speaker
11:10 - 12:00 Concurrent

The Agentic Climate: Balancing Innovation and Accountability 

Workshop One: Explore how AI is transforming climate and ESG finance—from improving data quality and transparency to identifying risks and detecting greenwashing. This workshop offers practical insights into responsible AI use, governance, and how digital tools can accelerate measurable impact.

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    Anima Osei

    Sustainability Alliances Leader at EY

    EY Canada

    Moderator
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    Winston Morton

    CEO | Founder

    Climative

    Speaker
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    Mona Kothari-Chitalia

    Head of Digital Strategy

    Microsoft

    Speaker
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    Abdullah Choudhry

    Founder

    Arbor

    Speaker
11:10 - 12:00 Concurrent

Guardrails and Guidance: Beyond the OSFI Climate Stress Test

Workshop Two: As climate risk regulation evolves, mid-size financial institutions must look beyond compliance to build lasting capacity for climate resilience. This workshop offers practical guidance on integrating climate risk into governance, strategy, and risk management frameworks. Participants will explore emerging expectations under OSFI’s B-15, including geospatial analysis and climate data for physical risk, and gain insights into tools, case studies, and peer practices. The session will help institutions align climate risk management with broader business objectives and prepare for future regulatory developments.

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    Aman Makroo

    Financial Services Risk Consulting

    EY Canada

    Moderator
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    Andrea Amaize

    Director, Risk | Sustainability Consulting

    Forvis Mazars

    Speaker
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    Yara Mohajerani

    Co-Founder

    Quantile Labs

    Speaker
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    Brett Lindsay

    Senior Manager, Scenario Analysis and Risk Quantification

    OSFI

    Speaker
11:10 - 12:00 Concurrent

Four Futures: An Immersive Workshop Experience

Workshop Three: Take an emotional trip through time with us to 2055 – science-based, led by experts and visualized by AI. We invite you to experience four radically different scenarios for the year 2055. First launched at COP28, EY Four Futures allows you to visually experience the consequences of decisions made today on climate change and global warming, business and society, resources and geopolitics in three decades from now. This unique experience turns the effects of current decisions on future generations and how they live their lives into tangible, emotional experiences – rather than data points on a screen.

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    EY

    EY Canada

    Moderator
12:00 - 1:00

Network Lunch

1:00 - 1:20

The Future of Trust: A Discussion with Wendy Berman

Wendy Berman, Chair of Canada’s Sustainability Standards Board, joins Gary Schwartz to unpack the most pressing issues shaping Canada’s sustainability reporting landscape—from common misconceptions and global competitiveness to the credibility of transition plans and the growing role of assurance in combating greenwashing. The discussion will offer clear, practical guidance for CFOs, boards, and sustainability leaders, highlighting sector trends, emerging data challenges, and what it will take for Canadian companies to stay aligned with evolving global standards.

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    Gary Schwartz

    President | CEO

    Canadian Lenders Association

    Moderator
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    Wendy Berman

    Chairperson

    CSSB

    Keynote
1:30 - 2:00

Banking on a Better Climate

Finance is no longer a bystander in the climate transition – it is a catalyst. This panel examines how financial institutions and their corporate clients can actively direct capital toward transformative climate risk adaptation and resilience, and transition to green economy. From innovative instruments to blended financial models, we explore the tools, policies, and partnerships that can scale impact while delivering competitive returns.

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    Zlata Huddleston

    Partner, Capital Markets Leader - Canada, Banking & Capital Markets

    EY Canada

    Moderator
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    Sarah Thompson

    MD, Global Head of Sustainable Finance

    RBC

    Speaker
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    John Uhren

    MD, Sustainable Finance

    BMO

    Speaker
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    Olivia Bisel

    Analyst

    Carbon Tracker

    Speaker
2:00 - 2:30

Sustainability Moving Markets

Corporate sustainability reporting is too often dismissed as regulatory boilerplate—worthy but peripheral. Yet a growing body of evidence shows that doing better than peers on decarbonisation, disclosure, and sustainable operations can be a driver of returns, not a drag on them. This panel brings together measurement specialists, ratings agencies and exchanges to explore how markets are sharpening the tools that tie environmental performance to financial value. Drawing on real-world case studies—from index methodologies to corporate strategies—the discussion will cut through the jargon to show how sustainability can expand market share, attract capital, and improve resilience in uncertain times.

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    Elizabeth Gamble

    CEO

    Profoundry

    Moderator
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    Abdullah Choudhry

    Founder

    Arbor

    Speaker
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    Rameez Ray Tayyabi

    Executive Director

    MSCI

    Speaker
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    Ariane Bourassa

    Head, Sustainability and ESG Strategy

    TMX Group

    Speaker
2:30 - 3:00 Concurrent

Four Futures: An Immersive Experience

Workshop One: Take an emotional trip through time with us to 2055 – science-based, led by experts and visualized by AI. We invite you to experience four radically different scenarios for the year 2055. First launched at COP28, EY Four Futures allows you to visually experience the consequences of decisions made today on climate change and global warming, business and society, resources and geopolitics in three decades from now. This unique experience turns the effects of current decisions on future generations and how they live their lives into tangible, emotional experiences – rather than data points on a screen.

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    EY

    EY Canada

    Moderator
2:40 - 4:30

Can I Buy You a Drink?

4:00 - 4:15

Ring the Closing Bell

The Sustainable Finance Summit has been invited to ring the closing bell at the Toronto Stock Exchange recognizing the role of financial institutions, investors, and innovators in driving climate-aligned growth and resilience.

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Date

November 24th, 2025

Time

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Venue

EY Tower, 40th Floor, 100 Adelaide St W, Toronto, Ontario

Limited Seats

From CAD 482.88