The Climate Trade Offs: Building, Scaling, and Sustaining Companies That Last

​What does it actually mean to build a sustainable company today?

​As climate challenges reshape markets, regulation, and capital flows, companies are increasingly forced to make harder decisions earlier - balancing growth vs efficiency, capacity vs resilience, and ambition vs responsibility.

​In recognition of Earth Day, OneEleven is bringing together leaders across investing, academia, and climate innovation for a candid conversation on how these trade-offs show up in real company building, and how the best founders navigate them.

​This panel will explore how sustainability moves beyond positioning into execution, decision-making, and long-term strategy. From climate innovation opportunities in Canada to how investors evaluate resilience and impact, the discussion will offer practical perspectives for founders and operators building in today’s environment.

​Panelists

• ​Leah Perry - Wittington Ventures

• ​Olaf Weber - Schulich School of Business

• ​Andrew Murray - Aslan Renewables

​Moderator

• ​Michelle Li - Clever Carbon

​What we’ll explore:

• ​Why sustainability is becoming a strategic advantage

• ​Embedding sustainability into product, operations, and growth

• ​Climate innovation opportunities across the Canadian ecosystem

• ​How investors assess sustainability and climate impact

• ​What responsible and sustainable investing looks like in practice

​Who should attend:

• ​Climate-tech founders and early-stage teams

• ​Operators building and scaling sustainable products

• ​Investors and ecosystem partners interested in climate innovation

​Agenda

​5:30 PM - Registration Begins
6:00 - 6:10 PM - Welcome & Opening Remarks
6:10 - 6:55 PM - Panel Discussion
6:55 - 7:10 PM - Audience Q&A
7:10 PM onwards - Closing & Networking

​Join us for an evening of thoughtful conversation and meaningful connections with leaders shaping the future of sustainable innovation.