Manitoba’s Net-Zero Journey: Business Driving Real-World Solutions
ABOUT EVENT:
Manitoba’s Net-Zero Journey: Businesses Driving Real-World Solutions
Speakers:
Derek Earl, Founder & Chair of BizforClimate
Chris Evans, Director of Policy and Engagement, BizforClimate
Jessica Kelly, Senior Policy Advisor, Canada Energy Transition
You know that sustainable investments today are critical to Manitoba’s long-term economic success, but how do you ensure the province’s plan will work for your business?
In this roundtable discussion, you’ll join BizforClimate and IISD to break down key components of Manitoba’s Path to Net-Zero and how businesses could be impacted. Then, you’ll share your ideas and priorities with fellow business leaders, defining the outcomes you want and practical paths to achieve them.
Get the info you need, and prepare your business for what’s next. Register for Manitoba’s Net-Zero Journey: Businesses Driving Real-World Solutions today.
This roundtable is part of ECONx interim programming, designed to advance ECONx priorities between full conferences. Insights from this discussion will inform future policy advocacy and contribute to ongoing work on sustainable growth under the ECONx framework.
PROGRAM
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, Johnston Group Event Centre, 200 Portage Avenue, Unit 101
1:00 p.m. Check-in and Networking
1:15 p.m. Presentation
2:00 p.m. Roundtable Discussion
3:00 p.m. Program ends
Free to Attend
To learn more about the benefits of a Chamber membership, including discounted ticket rates click here.
PARTNERS
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Derek Earl, Founder & Chair of BizforClimate
Derek Earl is the Founder & CEO of BizforClimate, which is a local nonprofit bringing together a growing network of business leaders to champion climate action. Derek is an executive leader and strategist with nearly 20 years of industry experience in corporate strategy, economic development, policy, and climate change.
He previously worked with KPMG Canada’s Global Infrastructure Advisory Practice specializing in climate transition and the green economy and spent many years as Vice-President at the World Trade Centre Winnipeg working on international trade and investment. He was recently appointed to the Expert Advisory Committee to Manitoba’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
Jessica Kelly, Senior Policy Advisor, Canada Energy Transition
Jessica’s work at IISD focuses on providing research, analysis, policy, and strategy for the energy transition in Canada. In addition to Manitoba-focused climate policy, her current research centers on Canadian fiscal policies that can enhance climate action and sustainable investment. Jessica has over 15 years of public policy experience that has blended financial, social, educational, and climate policy. She holds a bachelor’s degree in international development studies from the University of Winnipeg, as well as a master’s degree in political science from York University.
