Resources
Resources, news and updates from ASI and our partners to inspire us all towards a better future.
News and Updates
Meaningful Climate Action Needs Collaboration
The ASI team had the pleasure of hosting our first Let’s Talk Leadership event earlier this month. We envisioned this series to be a space where people could come together to talk candidly about the leadership skills required to move toward a low-carbon,...
Inspiring Brave Leadership: Join us on June 6th!
Explore the power of brave leadership and its potential to create a better, more sustainable world for all. Brave leadership refers to the ability to take action in the face of challenging circumstances or uncertainty. Today’s world needs brave leaders more than ever;...
Let’s Talk Leadership first event kicks off on May 4th
May 4, 2023 | Virtual | 12 - 1:15 p.m. PT / 3 - 4:15 p.m. ET Collaboration promotes a shared understanding of sustainability challenges, encourages innovative solutions, and increases the likelihood of successful implementation. By working together, we have the chance...
Q&A with ASI’s newest team members, Zahra and Aryn!
We have recently welcomed Zahra and Aryn to ASI’s team of passionate people working to support a more sustainable future. Zahra Qureshi, ASI’s new (fractional) CFO, works with changemakers and founders to support their passion for a positive impact on people,...
The modern workforce is driven by values; here’s how you can embrace it
Gone are the days when people worked the same job until the day they retired; the modern workforce values dynamism over loyalty, variety over routine, and places the meaning of their work above or on par with salary and benefits. The modern workforce seeks jobs that...
Collaborative Leadership for Climate Action – Meet the Guest Speakers
Are you looking for a new learning opportunity to build your capacity to lead collaborative climate action? The Academy for Sustainable Innovation is launching the Collaborative Leadership for Climate Action, a 4-week online course where participants will have the...
Newsletters
ASI’s May 2023 Newsletter
In this issue... 🎟️ Free Event: Inspiring Brave Leadership - June 6th! 🙋 ASI's Members Network Coming Soon! 📰 Blog: Meaningful Climate Action Needs Collaboration ☑️ Survey: Input Needed on Upskilling for Climate Action 🎙️ Taylor Stimpson Speaks on the Generation Net...
ASI’s April 2023 Newsletter
In this issue... 🎟️ Let's Talk Leadership event kicks off on May 4 ☑️ Upskilling Canada’s workforce - take our survey 🍃 How to embrace a values-driven workforce 🖥️ Intro to Transition Leadership course, enroll by May 22 💟 Say hello to our newest team membersLet’s Talk...
ASI’s February 2023 Newsletter
We start the year by saying welcome to two new amazing people at ASI - Shanice and Anamika. Our Upskilling for Canada’s Climate Transition research project is now in high gear - we have finalized our literature review and started interviews. Read more about the...
ASI’s December 2022 Newsletter
That's a Wrap! 2022 has been a year to remember! We are so grateful to each and every one of you who connected with and supported ASI this year. We look forward to growing our reach and impact even further in 2023. This is a special newsletter - it’s a wrap and a...
ASI’s November 2022 Newsletter
Much like October, November is shaping up to be another exciting month of activity at ASI. In this edition of our newsletter are excited to bring you an interview with ASI Co-Founder and Strategic Advisor, Ed Whittingham, where he dives into ASI’s history and current...
ASI’s October 2022 Newsletter
Dear ASI Community, October is a big month for ASI! Today we launch an exciting new partnership with Future Skills Centre and the Resilience by Design Lab focusing on creating a roadmap for upskilling Canada's workforce for climate action. See below for details on...
ASI’s September 2022 Newsletter
Dear ASI Community, It's hard to believe it's the first week of September! As we gear up for a busy fall season we want to share a link to our newest blog posting which explores how the power of collaboration can help organizations reach their ESG targets. We’re also...
ASI’s August 2022 E-Newsletter
Dear ASI Community, We hope you’re having a good summer! The past few months has seen the team at ASI busy with activities that advance our mandate of building resilient organizations and people to lead Canada’s transition to a low-carbon, socially-inclusive economy....
Reports
Breakthrough Leadership for Transition
Prepared by The Academy for Sustainable Innovation Canada and Talik & Co. Organisation Design and Development
Nadine Gudz, M.Sc., Vice President of Executive Leadership, Academy for Sustainable Innovation
Dr. Alexandra Stubbings, Managing Director & Co-Founder, Talik & Co. Organisation
Design and Development
Understanding Canadian Clean Steel & Cement Decarbonization Opportunities
Prepared by The Academy for Sustainable Innovation Canada
Ed Whittingham, Senior Advisor
Nicole Doray, Manager, Social Impact and Strategic Innovation
Leveraging Technology for a Healthy Planet
Prepared by ASI and supported by RBC Foundation for Environmental Funders Canada