Elizabeth co-founded Climate Smart in 2007 and is our President today. You could say that her blood, sweat, and tears are in our foundation and you wouldn’t be wrong. She’s no stranger to hard work and philanthropy; she’s spent over two decades working with private sector, charitable, and government partners to scale up innovative business-focused programs with economic and environmental impact. She leads our team with equal parts grit and passion. And was deservedly nominated in 2013 for the YMCA Women of Distinction Award for the Environment. She doesn’t settle for anything less than progress, and we’re sure that’s why a low-carbon economy is no longer a dream, it’s a reality that we’re on the cusp of.

 

Almost every host partner that works with Climate Smart also works with Christine, and they’re lucky for it. She supports our host partners with sublime listening skills and impressive business acumen. She thrives on bringing Climate Smart into new markets and engaging business networks in new and innovative ways. Most importantly, climate action isn’t just something Christine partakes in at work; it courses through her veins. She passionately believes the private sector is key to building the low-carbon future that we all aspire to. So we’re pretty sure she’ll never tire of sharing the stories of Climate Smart businesses. 

We sing Marianne’s praises a lot around here. And deservedly so. She manages Climate Smart’s advising and training team and does so with dynamism like you’ve never seen. She is a fan-favourite trainer and facilitator whom businesses and host partners are quick to laud (and deservedly so). Marianne is deeply passionate about embedding sustainability in the private and non-profit sectors. She combines this passion with her incomparable professional drive, keen focus, and big picture thinking to make it near impossible for businesses not to get excited about learning about emissions reduction. 

Taspia is a woman who thrives in the face of challenge. She is a Client Advisor and Data Analyst who supports businesses in their GHG inventory set-up. When they hit bumps in the road (and most businesses do), that’s when Taspia’s superpowers kick in. With her suite of engineering skills and experience, she can both hone in on the details and zoom out to see the bigger picture. She also works tirelessly to support and champion small businesses to achieve their carbon reduction goals. Taspia doesn’t ascribe to the philosophy of “can’t”. She is unshakeable in her dedication to the business case and consistently does everything in her power to reduce barriers and inspire action. 

Elly is a Data Analyst and Client Advisor. She supports a diverse portfolio of clients through the Climate Smart certification process, and also leads on producing Climate Smart’s growing suite of data products. So it may come as no surprise that Elly can recite our emission reduction statistics like kindergartners recite their ABCs. She knows her carbon reduction data. Inside, out, and backwards too. Elly does everything with intention. She takes the initiative to nurture and develop her expertise in GHG inventories, environmental impact assessments, renewable energy, community engagement, net zero emissions modelling, data analysis, and more. She seeks to understand each client’s key drivers deeply so that the service she provides them is positively impactful. She puts in 110% and we’d expect nothing less.

Steve speaks two languages fluently: data and sustainability. He’s an Excel sheet master, a left-brain data processor, and a right-brained creative. Which means that Steve is also a natural fit to support Climate Smart’s data knowledge systems and training program. And in his role as a Client Advisor, Steve’s breadth of experience, engineering skills, and unwavering commitment to accuracy and consistency means he’s well-equipped to impressively pinpoint the deepest, quickest ways for businesses to achieve reductions. He can always find the diamond in the rough, and is ever excited to help small and medium-sized businesses realize their potential for carbon reduction.

Christopher leads business development for our Business Energy and Emission Profiles (BEEPs) and data services. With 20 years of work and activism in climate change and conservation under his belt, he’s an endless resource for everything you could ever want to know about the latest policy and trends in sustainability. If there was a Jeopardy category for this, he’d ace it every time. Christopher isn’t only whip smart in all things carbon-related, he’s also an astute problem solver, an engaging leader, and a team player.