

Working in Climate Series: Food Systems
Important Note: This event is intended for UBC students and recent graduates exploring careers at the intersection of climate and business. While we welcome others who are interested in these topics, we will prioritize participation from UBC students and recent graduates.
This session explores how climate and business are reshaping the future of food—from regenerative agriculture and sustainable supply chains to food manufacturing, consulting, finance, and agtech innovation.
Learn how organizations across the food value chain are reducing emissions, building resilience, and creating new business opportunities. Whether you're interested in consulting, corporate sustainability, entrepreneurship, investing, or food innovation, discover the many ways you can build a career helping create a more sustainable food system.
Speakers
🎤 Shokoofeh Manesh, Sustainability Advisory Manager, at PwC Canada
🎤 Meaghan Beck, Founder, Lumara Advisory (Former Sysco & Sodexo)
About the Working in Climate Series
The "Working in Climate" Event Series is an ongoing initiative by the Centre for Climate and Business Solutions at UBC Sauder School of Business. This series explores how climate action intersects with various careers, industries, and professions through thematic events. From fields like business, engineering and technology to sectors such as energy, agriculture, manufacturing, and infrastructure, the series highlights how sustainability is reshaping every aspect of the global economy.
Each event provides insights from experts across diverse industries, helping students and professionals understand the growing need for climate solutions and how they can drive meaningful change within their chosen careers. Whether you’re starting out or making a career shift, "Working in Climate" offers guidance on navigating emerging opportunities in the climate-driven economy.