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. 

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.

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. 

Mark heads up Climate Smart's client training. With years of environmental management and reporting in the private and public sectors under his belt, Mark is passionate about sharing his knowledge to help businesses navigate their carbon reduction journey. Mark is all about clarity when delivering training as he wants to get businesses on the right path for successful certification. When it comes to the nitty-gritty of carbon footprinting, Mark puts away his performance side, engaging his deep well of knowledge and data rational self to coach his clients to excellent outcomes. Mark is an occasional Improviser and frequent photographer, which helps him adapt to each client’s circumstances and have a sharp eye for detail. Saying ‘yes, and’ is second nature to Mark. 

 

Geoff is data-driven, whether it's collecting, analyzing or visualizing. Before joining Climate Smart, Geoff cut his teeth and honed his love of numbers with one of Canada’s largest accounting firms. He brings his background in statistical modelling and excel mastery to help Climate Smart businesses collect and analyze their GHG emission data with both rigour and ease. And with experience working with a wide selection of industries, he’s well-equipped to impressively pinpoint the deepest, quickest ways for businesses to achieve reductions. 

Marisa is the Digital Marketing and Content Creator at Radicle. Her writing skills support both the Radicle brand and the Climate Smart brand. With many years of experience working in brand and digital marketing, she is passionate about utilizing her skills to help businesses navigate their carbon reduction journey.

Motivated by the always-changing digital marketing platforms, Marisa’s agility and savviness make her ever ready to bring the best information to anyone and everyone who is ready to join Climate Smart. 

Arianna, but you can call her Ari, sits on the front line as Business Engagement Lead. She considers herself an adventurer, and after leaving her birthplace of Venezuela, she lived in Colombia, The Netherlands, and now finds herself in Calgary. While attending university in The Hague, the city’s progressive approach to green tech inspired Ari to lead a cleaner and more sustainable life. She’s carried that inspiration throughout her career until she found her (perfect) fit at Climate Smart. Her goal is to ensure that everyone has that same ‘aha’ moment and finds their perfect fit with Climate Smart too. Her diverse background in the business and tourism sectors gives her a deep understanding of how different industries have different needs. She’s ready to engage with all clients on a custom and personalized level, both in English and in Spanish!

Sebastien, or Seb, is Climate Smart’s Eastern Canadian lead, bringing his bilingual fascination of the economics of climate change to the team. Seb is driven by ground-up environmental changes, and as a Business Engagement Lead, he is always looking for ways to positively impact his community. 

 As a small business owner in a past life, Seb was motivated by sustainable and ethical practices, which lead him to his most recent work in the soil carbon market, before joining Climate Smart.

Growing up in Ottawa, Seb was able to take full advantage of the Canadian Shield’s beauty through every outdoor activity he could manage, including rock climbing, biking, skiing, hiking, and camping. He’s bringing this energy to the Climate Smart team every day, and he has the marathon medals to prove it.