The John Molson Climate Business Institute
Our purpose
The John Molson Climate Business Institute (CBI) focuses on rethinking how businesses operate to better align with environmental goals, social well-being and organizational principles.
By conducting practical research, collaborating with stakeholders and offering educational programs, the institute works to drive meaningful change and help businesses tackle the challenges of the modern world.
Our key objectives
By working closely with the business community, policymakers and academic institutions, CBI strives to:
- Promote decarbonization and sustainable practices: Develop cutting-edge solutions and frameworks to reduce carbon footprints across industries while enhancing organizational resilience.
- Drive systemic change: Challenge and transform prevailing business paradigms to prioritize long-term environmental sustainability and equitable growth.
- Facilitate knowledge mobilization: Serve as a bridge between academic research and industry practice, ensuring that insights generated within the Institute drive tangible outcomes.
- Cultivate leadership in sustainability: Equip students, professionals and businesses with the tools and mindset to lead in the transition toward a more sustainable global economy.
Educational activities
Micro-certificates in sustainability offered by the John Molson Executive Centre
Vision
Create a future where business innovation aligns with global ecological priorities, societal welfare and ethical practices, driving transformative solutions that contribute to a sustainable, equitable and resilient global economy.
Mission
Bring together research and practical initiatives from the John Molson School of Business to address climate change through collaboration between academia, industry, and the community.
Who we are
Meet our directorship.
Impact labs
The impact labs drive interdisciplinary research on climate-related business challenges, developing practical solutions under expert leadership to address pressing issues with focused, impactful outcomes.
Carbon governance and leadership
Interim Director: Joel Bothello
The carbon governance and leadership impact lab is dedicated to advancing governance structures and leadership strategies to help organizations and communities reduce carbon emissions. It designs practical solutions that bring people together, encouraging teamwork and shared responsibility. By working closely with policymakers and business leaders, the lab aims to create stronger, fairer communities that are sustainable, carbon-neutral and ready to face future environmental challenges.
Climate risk and finance
Director: Erkan Yönder
The climate risk and finance impact lab studies how climate change affects financial markets and helps industries like banking, real estate and government manage climate-related risks. By developing tools and exploring sustainable finance, it supports a low-carbon economy and works with financial leaders and policymakers to build the resilience necessary to adapt to climate challenges.
Climate measures and reporting
Director: Matthäus Tekathen
The climate measurement and reporting impact lab drives business decarbonization and environmental progress through research, teaching and community engagement. It focuses on improving climate-related reporting, guiding businesses in transitioning to sustainable models and enhancing methods for measuring and managing emissions. By aligning strategies with sustainability goals, the lab helps organizations meet stakeholder expectations, improve decision-making and build trust in their environmental performance.
The following organizations are major supporters of sustainability initiatives at the John Molson School of Business
