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Connect with Carol-Ann

As President of The Delphi Group, Carol-Ann ensures Delphi is executing on its mission by aligning its expertise and services with evolving client needs and offering top-of-the-line sustainability solutions.  Prior to this role, Carol-Ann led the Delphi Innovation and Cleantech team, which works with the private and public sectors to accelerate the deployment and commercialization of clean solutions, strategic planning, as well as technology road mapping and market scenarios. The team also leverages clean technology partnerships to deliver B2B programming for the GLOBE Series, which convenes the innovators and changemakers that aim to accelerate the clean economy.

Carol-Ann brings over 20 years of experience in clean innovation. Her international and multidisciplinary experience focuses on the environment/energy nexus, encompassing a broad range of issues including emissions trading, policy analysis and formulation, and program development; and clean technology assessment, development and commercialization.

Carol-Ann was formerly the Director of Offsets Development and Industry Relations for Climate Change Central, and a Policy Advisor in the Air Quality and Climate Change Branch of the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. She has a PhD in Geography, focusing on wind power commercialization, and a Master of Science in Environmental Change & Management, from the University of Oxford.

Carol-Ann is a Director for the All One Sky Foundation, a not-for-profit, charitable organization established to help vulnerable populations at the crossroads of energy and climate change. Carol-Ann is a proud member of Canada’s Clean50 for 2020, as well as the Clean16 for 2020 – the leader in her category.  Beyond Delphi, Carol-Ann is fortunate to make the most of the Rocky Mountain activities in all seasons with her husband, teenage daughters and 3 dogs.

Latest blogs

• Is 2023 the turning point for sustainability and climate action? 
• Making 2022 Count: 7 Reflections on Sustainability and Strategy
• 7 Sustainability and Strategy Tips for 2022
• Get to Know Delphi’s New President, Carol-Ann Brown

Connect with Alex

Alex Carr heads up the marketing communications team at Delphi and its sister organizations within the constellation. She has more than 15 years of experience working with and for blue chip corporations, government and NGOs in Canada, Australia, Europe and the U.S. Alex has extensive expertise across the range of marketing communication activities, with a focus on advancing sustainability and the low-
carbon economy.

Alex has a Master of Communications from Sussex University and an undergraduate degree from the University of British Columbia.

In her spare time, Alex likes to spend as much time outdoors as possible with her two young boys and dog.

Latest blogs

• Spotlight on the Clean Resource Innovation Network: Connecting the dots between low carbon and sustainable resource development

Connect with Bruce

Bruce is responsible for Delphi’s business development and sales for Eastern Canada. As Senior project advisor he provides strategic advice and oversight on sustainability and carbon with specific emphasis on regulatory and non-regulatory approaches to effect change in corporate and public behaviour. This work typically involves the development of strategies and approaches that integrate a number of high level organizational objectives such as; sustainability, program and policy development, technology investment, and performance management.

Prior to his current role, Bruce led Delphi’s Health and Environment practice and was recognized as one of Canada’s leading experts in the strategic integration of health and environmental issues. He has been a senior advisor to governments and companies on domestic and international policy initiatives focused on the mitigating environmental and social risks. He joined The Delphi Group following over 20 years of experience in the healthcare sector. In the final stage of his healthcare career, he was responsible for the quality and risk management programs and corporate reporting for two tertiary care teaching hospitals.

Bruce is a regular volunteer for local fundraising events for childhood cancer. He was the former Chair of the Ottawa Valley Chapter of the Air and Waste Management Association.

Latest blogs

• 4 Things Canadian Cleantech Needs to Know to Clean Up

Connect with Ted

As Chief Sustainability Officer for the constellation of organizations that includes The Delphi Group, GLOBE Series, Leading Change, and Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR) plus the EXCEL Partnership, Ted is responsible for ensuring we are working in accordance with our vision, and making steady progress towards it through the specific missions of each entity. Ted is also the Managing Director to CBSR and EXCEL, working along with their Executive Director and Program Director to ensure those initiatives are successful.

Ted has over 25 years of experience working with leading-edge companies, governments and strategic initiatives to create value from combining business strategy and sustainability. Half of his experience has been with Delphi, helping business succeed through sustainability across most sectors of the economy, including: energy, food and beverage, retail, finance, telecom, manufacturing and transportation. He has delivered dozens of strategies for clients, and continues to work with many of them on ensuring successful implementation. He led Delphi as president from 2016 to the beginning of 2021.

Prior to joining Delphi, Ted worked for BC Hydro, where he was responsible for corporate sustainability strategy, policy engagement on carbon regulations, and climate change risk management. He also helped develop the first set of rules and guidelines for the international emission markets while working at Foreign Affairs Canada. Ted began his career at the David Suzuki Foundation.

Ted has a Masters Degree the University of Northern British Columbia and an Honours undergraduate degree from Trent University.

Beyond Delphi, Ted leads an active and engaged life with his wife and two boys. He is a volunteer with Velo MSM, a group of mountain bikers creating trails at Mont Ste Marie in Quebec, and on the board of Club MSM, the alpine ski racing club at the same ski area. Ted also volunteers for greening activities at schools in Ottawa.

Latest blog

• The Emergence of Canada’s Clean Energy Powerhouses
• Is 2023 the turning point for sustainability and climate action?
• The Future of Electricity Regulation: Top 3 Takeaways from the Canadian Electricity Association’s Annual Forum

Heading up the finance team, Tara is responsible for overseeing the financial operations for Delphi and its sister organizations. She is a key partner to business unit leaders as they strive to make a positive impact on the environment and maintain the financial health of the group of companies. Over the past 25+ years, Tara has gained experience within a range of industries including consumer goods and healthcare, providing strategic and financial expertise in progressive roles.

Tara holds an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University, is a Chartered Professional Accountant and holds a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

Tara lives near Britannia Beach in Ottawa with her husband, three sons and two Labradors. Outside of work, she likes to stay active with her family and can often be found at the local hockey rinks cheering on the boys, outside walking her two Labradors, or spending time at her cottage on PEI.

Connect with Mike

Mike leads an innovative collective of organizations that includes Delphi, GLOBE, CBSR and Leading Change Canada. Their combined mission is to identify, connect, and support the global community of change makers so that, together, they can build a sustainable, prosperous, and socially just future in a generation. As CEO, Mike is responsible for the strategic direction, growth, and impact of the collective.

For over three decades, Mike has advised senior executives, domestic and international leaders, corporations, and governments on how to create long-term value by addressing environmental, social, and economic risks and opportunities. He is a sought-after speaker and has presented to numerous corporate boards and at some of the most prestigious sustainability conferences and events in and outside of Canada.

Mike is also the co-founder of two not-for-profit organizations: the Climate Reality Project Canada (climatereality.ca) and Leading Change Canada (leadingchangecanada.com). He regularly engages and mentors emerging leaders and entrepreneurs who are passionate about making a difference.

Mike was named to Canada’s Clean50 for 2016 as well as Canada’s Clean16 for 2016. He holds a Master of Environmental Engineering degree from McMaster University and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering from Queens University.

Outside of work, Mike enjoys mountain biking, playing hockey and golf, and experiencing what the world has to offer with his wife and two sons.

Latest blogs

• Is 2023 the turning point for sustainability and climate action?
• COP25 is over. Now what?
• To Paris, With Love: Our Take on The Aftermath of Trump’s Decision
• Why Investors Need to Alter Their Decision-Making Strategy and Approaches to Risk Management
• The Elephant in the Room: The Low-carbon Transition and the Future of the Oil & Gas Sector
• An Inside Look at Climate Week NYC: The top five themes

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Connect with Stephan

As a member of The Delphi Group’s senior management team, Stephan is driven to help clients profitably achieve significant near-term reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and other sustainability benefits.  Stephan leads Delphi’s work in the areas of greenhouse gas and air emission quantitative analysis and reduction planning, overseeing a diverse team trained in engineering and environmental disciplines.  He is a leading Canadian expert on GHG emission quantification, reporting, and validation / verification standards and programs such as ISO 14064 and 14065, WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol, and both regulated and voluntary reporting and offset systems.

He has managed an extensive number of Delphi projects, including development of GHG inventories, offset protocols, offset project documentation, energy and GHG management strategies, and analytical tools (such as Delphi Trident®), and has worked directly with leading standards and accreditation bodies, such as ANSI, CSA, and ISO, to deliver carbon accounting and validation/verification training to a range of audiences.

Stephan has energy and GHG-related experience with a wide range of economic sectors and activity areas – industrial and non-industrial, public and private – including:

• Agriculture
• Alternative fuels (e.g., biofuels, hydrogen)
• Commercial and residential buildings
• Forestry
• Manufacturing
• Mining
• Oil & gas (conventional, oil sands, LNG)
• Petro-chemicals
• Renewable and non-renewable electricity generation
• Retail and service sectors
• Transportation
• Waste diversion and management

Prior to joining The Delphi Group, Stephan served in policy analysis and issues management capacities with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Energy, and earned Bachelor and Master of Applied Science degrees in environmental / chemical engineering from the University of Toronto.  He is also a past member of the Canadian Armed Forces.  Outside of Delphi, Stephan enjoys cycling, games of all kinds, and hands-on pursuits such as gardening, model building, and home electrical wiring.

Latest blogs

• Flight shaming is real: How to minimize your travel footprint
• How to Know if your Company is Ready for Carbon Neutrality
• 5 Tips for Curbing Your Carbon Debt
• The Future of Carbon Markets: California as Crystal Ball?
• A Canadian in Kazakhstan: Cross-Pollinating on Carbon

Connect with Nimrah

Nimrah is a Consultant at the Delphi Group focusing on GHG quantification and mitigation, ESG strategy, and sustainability reporting.

Prior to joining the Delphi Group, Nimrah worked in a wide variety of industries ranging from oil and gas, fertilizer to food manufacturing. More recently, Nimrah worked at Nestle Waters North America where she helped to implement lean six sigma techniques to improve productivity and reduce waste. She also conducted extensive data analysis to monitor progress of lean projects and report on performance and sustainability metrics. Additionally, Nimrah also volunteered at the BC Council for International Cooperation through which she worked with the City of Kelowna to help them report on their progress towards meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Nimrah has a M.Eng. Chemical Engineering degree from the University of British Columbia (UBC). As a graduate student, Nimrah was a research fellow at the UBC Data Science for Social Good program. Through this project, she modelled GHG emissions from passenger vehicles within the City of Surrey using the R language. Nimrah also has a B.Eng. Chemical Engineering from National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) and is fluent in two languages – English and Urdu.

Elizabeth grew up in rural areas across Canada and spent all her free time outdoors. Through these experiences she innately knew that environmental work was her passion. Beginning as an undergraduate at Queen’s University, Elizabeth graduated with a degree in Environmental Geology. She advanced her mutli-disciplinary career by working for two years as a hydrogeologist for SLR Consulting in Toronto before deciding to return to Queen’s to pursue a Master’s. Elizabeth’s research examined the methodologies of international, national, and personal greenhouse gas accounting in Canada. While at Queen’s, she worked part time with the Royal Military College Green Team, consulting on GHG management and reduction strategies for the Department of National Defense.

Elizabeth is a Senior Analyst for The Delphi Group, focused on providing technical, research and analytical support across all Climate Change Services.

Elizabeth recently moved back to the Kootenays and is happy to be living in the mountains where she grew up. Elizabeth enjoys hiking, camping, rock climbing, skiing and canoeing. Elizabeth is also passionate about youth mental health and is a Crisis Responder for Kids Help Phone.

As an Intern Analyst at the Delphi Group, Oluwatoyosi’s role enables her to support projects, with the accountability for delivery research and general project support to senior management. She also develops initial analysis of research finding for draft reports and deliverables to clients.

Prior to joining the Delphi Group, Oluwatoyosi worked as an environmental scientist with hands on practical experience in environmental administration, curriculum development and management at ActionGX, a non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage children and adults to love and take better care of their community and the earth through environmental education and participation.

She also worked as the policy and product strategist at Chava Environmental Consult which aims to give bespoke environmental solutions to start-ups and established businesses.

She has her podcast known as THE CLIME which she uses to educate on environmental issues.

Outside of work, Toyosi loves reading and journaling.

Connect with Matt

Matt found his way into sustainability through a pair of skis. After dropping out of engineering school for a ski bum’s #vanlife (before hashtags were even a thing), he became increasingly aware of how our understanding and consumption of energy and resources shape our relationship with the economy and environment. Since moving to Canada to finish school, he has built a career integrating sustainability, design thinking and cross-sectoral innovation into business strategy and operations. As a Senior Director at The Delphi Group, he advises many of Canada’s leading public and private sector organizations on sustainability and climate strategy, with a focus on the intersection of energy, technology, land and food systems.

Matt has over 17 years of experience in sustainability, working with both global 500 and SMEs in the energy, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, and tourism sectors. Prior to joining Delphi, Matt was Director of Sustainability for Imaginea Energy, leading strategy efforts associated with and the development and production of clean hydrocarbons that support a circular economy. He is recognized as one of Canada’s leading experts on energy system decarbonization and life cycle carbon intensity of energy products.

Matt holds a Master of Environmental Design degree from the University of Calgary, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Global Resource Systems from the University of British Columbia. He is also an Energy Futures Lab Ambassador, supporting the Lab’s efforts to deliver the energy system innovation that will enable Canada to compete in a net-zero world.

Latest blogs

• From Pledge to Practice: Navigating Canada’s Net-zero Policy Landscape in 2023
• Canada’s Fall Economic Forecast: The economy may be slowing down, but green investments are speeding up
• COP26 Wrap Up: Wins, Canada’s Progress and Next Steps on Net Zero
• Things are Happening – Net-Zero Targets Edition
• How to Know if your Company is Ready for Carbon Neutrality
• 5 Takeaways on Alberta’s new Technology Innovation and Emission Reduction (TIER) program

Connect with Ben

As the director, Ben supports and manages client projects for Delphi’s Green Economy Services. Ben has a diverse background in government, non-profit, and business, and has managed projects related to climate action, adventure tourism, and performance measurement frameworks. Ben has led organizations in the development of place-based food systems and the local food economy, as well the urban development process and resilient neighbourhood planning.

Ben has an MA in Environment and Management from Royal Roads University, where his research focused on the role of restaurants in the local food economy, and a BSc in Geography from the University of Victoria.

Outside of work, Ben enjoys exploring Vancouver Island and the Salish Sea with a bike and a pair of hiking boots.

As a Technical Analyst at the Delphi Group, Andy works primarily on GHG analytics and quantification. He also assists in research and the development of reports for client projects.

Prior to joining the Delphi Group, Andy worked as a research analyst at VWK Capital Management Inc. In this role he developed a keen understanding of a broad range of sustainable and cleantech industries. A recent graduate, Andy holds a dual degree in mechanical engineering and business from Western University and the Ivey School of Business, respectively. Throughout university, Andy tailored his academic projects and extra-curriculars towards his interest in sustainability. In a final project, Andy co-founded a green investment platform targeting renewable projects in developing areas which remains operational today.

Outside of work, Andy loves sailing, going for long walks, reading, and spending time with his family.

Victoria is a Senior Consultant at The Delphi Group. She specializes in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and the quantification of Greenhouse Gas emissions. She has extensive experience in research and analysis on topics such as environmental legislation, end of life of materials, and environmental impacts of materials.

Prior to joining Delphi, Victoria gained 10 years of experience in Ecodesign and LCA in the rail industry. She influenced the design and the selection of materials to reduce the environmental impacts of the rail vehicles. She was lead Ecodesign engineer on complex, global projects.

Victoria is licensed as a Professional Engineer in Ontario. She holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from Dalhousie University. Victoria is fluent in English and French.

Outside of work, Victoria enjoys exploring with her kids and reading books.

Sarah is a Consultant at the Delphi Group, focusing on forest carbon related projects and addressing climate change in the forest sector.

Prior to joining the Delphi Group, Sarah worked as a forester and GIS analyst in private consulting and government, where she was tasked with a wild variety of projects, from land use planning to managing tree planting to crawling through impenetrable brush and trudging up steep mountains looking for various plants and critters. Passionate about the environment and sustainability, Sarah was drawn to learning more about forest carbon and its role in combatting climate change, and is excited to work with clients on advancing natural climate solutions.

Sarah completed a Bachelor of Natural Resource Science at Thompson Rivers University, followed by an Advanced Diploma in Geographic Information Systems at Selkirk College, and has taken additional training courses in GHG accounting and forest carbon inventories. She is also a Registered Professional Forester with the Association of BC Forest Professionals, and a board member of the Cumberland Community Forest Society.

In her free time Sarah can be found mountain biking, skiing, learning to grow vegetables (with modest success) and exploring West Coast beaches with her husband and daughter.

Connect with Farr

Farr Fatemi is a Senior Consultant with over 7 years of experience in the area of environmental impact assessment and quantification with a focus on life cycle assessments, greenhouse gas (GHG) and air emissions quantitative analysis.

Farr has significant experience in applying best-practice principles for corporate inventory and mitigation project accounting and reporting, per ISO 14064-1 and 14064-2 standards and WRI/WBCSD GHG protocols. Farr has worked on and managed a wide range of GHG and energy inventory projects for sectors including oil and gas, renewable energy, power generation and transmission, transportation, commercial and residential buildings, financial, manufacturing and retail, construction and information technology. Farr has also worked on the quantification and reporting of GHG reductions from various clean technologies applicable to many of the sectors mentioned.

Farr holds a master’s degree in chemical engineering from Polytechnique Montreal, focused on life cycle assessment (LCA) and the ISO-14040 series standards. This approach screens and quantifies all types of environmental impacts (air, water, land) occurring throughout all the life cycle stages (i.e. raw material extraction, production, consumption and end of life) of a product or service. Farr holds a second master’s degree in civil/environmental engineering from Dalhousie University focused on water/wastewater treatment and groundwater remediation, and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (structural). Prior to his master’s studies, Farr worked for two years as a process engineer and environmental engineer-in-training in a major consulting firm in Atlantic Canada, where he worked on water/wastewater treatment projects and conducted phased environmental site assessments.

Farr speaks English, French and Persian. Beyond Delphi, Farr enjoys travelling, arts and culture.

David is a Consultant at the Delphi Group, focused on climate-related risk assessments, scenario analysis, and TCFD reporting.

David spent over 12 years in the upstream oil and gas industry as a geoscientist in various senior technical roles, including 7 years with the international energy major ENI SpA. His experience with numerous energy and resource development projects in 14 countries throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America gave him a broad understanding of both the challenges and opportunities of the global energy transition. Combined with his expertise in geoscience, David brings a strategic and technical approach to helping organizations assess and manage climate risk and find opportunities in a low-carbon economy.

David holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Geophysics from the University of Calgary and a SCR certificate from the Global Association of Risk Professionals.

Outside of work, David spends his free time climbing and skiing in the Canadian Rockies with his family.

Connect with Melissa

In a time of unprecedented change to the Canadian climate policy landscape, Melissa joined Delphi as the Director-Policy to help clients make sense of it all. Based in Toronto, she provides policy advisory and analytical support across numerous sectors. With nearly a decade of experience as a project manager and policy advisor, Melissa has expertise in climate policy, carbon markets, policy evaluation, and GHG regulatory development across North America and internationally.

Prior to joining Delphi, Melissa was a Senior Policy Advisor with the Climate Change and Energy team at the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) where she was engaged on a diverse set of issues ranging from climate and energy policy development at all levels of government, to renewable energy and sustainable housing in the Arctic, to the international climate change negotiations. She has participated in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations since 2009, supporting government, civil society, and industry participation. She also worked as the Research and Project Manager at the Lawrence National Centre for Policy and Management at the Richard Ivey School of Business. Melissa has a Master of Political Science with a focus on Global Environmental Policy from the University of Western Ontario.

Outside of Delphi, Melissa enjoys subjecting her friends and family to new recipes, and getting lost exploring new places. She and her husband are currently working together on a children’s book on climate change.

Latest blogs

• COP26 Wrap Up: Wins, Canada’s Progress and Next Steps on Net Zero
• Getting to Net Zero Together: Next Steps in Canada- U.S. Collaboration
• CFS 101: A Primer on the Canadian Clean Fuel Standard
• COP 24: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
• Your Cheat Sheet to Carbon Pricing in Canada

Garrett is a seasoned financial service professional with a passion for creating a flourishing and sustainable finance sector that is socially just.  As Director of Sustainable Finance, Garrett’s focus is to navigate his clients through the complex and everchanging landscape that is sustainable finance.

Throughout his career Garrett has worked for multiple financial institutions and insurance companies in various roles and departments. His breadth of experience and knowledge enables him to tackle problems from multiple angles and generate creative and comprehensive solutions. One of the biggest challenges he has been investigating is the intersection of finance, regulation, sustainability, and innovation and the transition to an environmentally and socially balanced economy. While working towards his Masters, he analyzed the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) material indicators into the credit risk management process. Through his analysis he discovered multiple risks and opportunities that the financial sector will face on the path to net-zero.

Prior to joining Delphi Group, Garrett was ESG project lead for one of Canada’s largest credit unions. This undertaking culminated with the organization becoming only the second Canadian credit union to obtain an ESG rating. Their Inaugural ESG rating of 18.6 low risk was nothing short of excellent and demonstrated that they were among the most socially conscious financial institutions in Canada.

Garrett holds a Master’s Degree in Management from the University of British Columbia and a Chartered Insurance Professional designation from the Insurance Institute of Canada.

When Garrett is not assisting his clients traverse the complexities of the sustainable finance world; you will find him in enjoying the beautiful Okanagan Valley with his wife and daughter.

Latest Blogs

• ABCs of ESG Part 2 – Cutting through the noise on ESG: 3 tips on making an impact
• ABCs of ESG Part 1 – ESG investing: Boom or a bust?

Connect with Shanna

As a Consultant at the Delphi Group, Shanna gathers and analyzes market research and industry insights focused on clean technology, green buildings and the circular economy. She is responsible for translating key insights from these sources into reports, briefings, and other project deliverables.

Prior to Delphi, Shanna worked in various roles with BC-based cleantech start-ups and policy think-tanks focused on market and policy research to inform and advance clean technology development and commercialization. As such, she brings these insights and multi-disciplinary expertise to her role. Shanna holds a Master of Arts in Sustainable Energy Policy and Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and Political Science from Carleton University.

Outside of work Shanna is usually seeking out Type 2 fun through triathlons, marathon swimming, BC’s backcountry or indulging in the abundant beaches, craft beer and food that Vancouver has to offer.

Latest blogs

• Green Retrofits 101: How Greening Our Buildings Helps Us Get to Net Zero
• Investing in Green Infrastructure: A Win-Win for Economic Recovery
• How to Trim Our Waste and Build a Circular Economy

Connor is a senior technical analyst serving as a specialist in emissions quantification, climate risk, and technical work related to sustainability.

Connor has expertise in corporate emission inventories for clients in the energy, retail, finance, and insurance sectors. He uses his experience with Excel and GIS to build models and perform data analysis for various applications, including decarbonization strategy, fuel lifecycle assessment, and scenario analysis.

Prior to joining Delphi, Connor worked with a UK start-up, performing research to understand the influence of carbon price on land-use in England.

Connor holds an MSc in Environmental Technology from Imperial College London and a BSc (Hons.) in Environmental Science from Queen’s University.

Outside of work, Connor enjoys running, cooking, and watching sports with friends.

Connect with Cara

As Delphi’s Director of Sustainable Mobility, Cara supports public and private sector clients in being drivers of change, both within their organizations and across the country. She brings to the table considerable expertise in energy efficiency and clean energy for the transportation sector. Combining her creativity and keen attention to detail, she assists organizations in identifying the approaches required to decarbonize their operations, and in developing the necessary tools to implement their plans. Whether you operate on roads or on rails, whether you move people or freight, Cara can help.

Over two decades, she has worked with a range of clients including federal and provincial government departments, municipalities, educational institutions and industry associations. She is well-versed in both the technical and policy aspects of transportation and seamlessly combines these elements to illuminate pathways to setting and achieving your goals. Outside of Delphi, Cara can be found teaching yoga classes and training for triathlons.

Latest blog

• Towards Net Zero: Developing a Rail Decarbonization Roadmap for Canada

Connect with Emily

Emily started her journey into sustainability when she became a pescatarian in her second year of University, and learned about the impacts of individual action on the environment. Fast forward a few years, she is now living a meat-free life, and is equipped with education and work experiences that would build her career around protecting and advancing environmental sustainability. As a Technical Analyst at the Delphi Group, she conducts research, analyses findings, and provides technical support in the quantification of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and reductions. She also writes pieces to contribute to reports and briefings.

Prior to Delphi, she has over 2 years of experience in green buildings, corporate sustainability, biodiversity enhancement and social entrepreneurship.

Emily holds a BASc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo with a specialization in Energy and Environmental Systems and Processes.

Outside of work, she enjoys competitive volleyball, less competitive boardgames, volunteering in the community, discovering and cooking vegetarian dishes, and singing along to catchy songs (especially on a road trip).

Based in Vancouver, Hayley is a Research Analyst at the Delphi Group. She provides technical, research, and analytical support for the sustainability team, specializing in sustainability reporting, ESG metrics related to disclosure, and various corporate strategy engagements.

Hayley holds a Bachelor of Science specializing in Kinesiology from Queen’s University and a host of certificates from the University of Toronto and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council where she explored Climate Change Policy and Practice, Sustainable Water Management, and Sustainable Tourism.

Prior to joining Delphi, Hayley worked for the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association, where she focused on destination stewardship and sustainability projects related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Outside of work, Hayley enjoys hiking, cooking, and exploring Vancouver and greater BC.

Latest blog:

• We need to talk about “S”: 4 ways to put the social into your sustainability

Isla Milne is a Senior Analyst at the Delphi Group, providing research and analytical support for the sustainability team. She holds degrees in science (M.Sc. Environmental science from Queen’s University), and policy (M.Sc. Environmental Policy and Regulation from the London School of Economics), and has worked as a research assistant and lecturer in the business department at McGill University. Her previous research includes tracking evolving ESG risks as they relate to business risks/opportunities, in-depth analysis of environmental policies, and climate-related data collection in remote areas of Kenya. In a previous role, she conducted market research for emerging green technologies at Green Center Canada, whose mission is to accelerate chemistry solutions that advance both the economy and the environment.  She won an excellence in teaching award as a lecturer for “Strategies for Sustainability” at McGill University and is a social entrepreneur in her hometown of Kingston. 

Isla is an outdoor enthusiast, retired rower, coffee lover, “runner” (more like a slow jogger), and a local CSA supporter. She is a mom of two boys who love dirt, water, and adventures (big and small). 

Joseph is involved with environmental projects, innovation, collaborations, and networks across Canada and the European Union. As an Analyst within Delphi Group, Joseph provides technical, research and analytical support to projects and proposals involving Innovation and Cleantech.

As an Analyst within the European Commission Joint Research Centre – Competence Centre on Technology Transfer, Joseph gathered an understanding of the innovation ecosystem and technology transfer and commercialization process. He has experience in meeting and presenting results with multiple stakeholders from diverse sectors such as industry, academia, government, and NGOs across multiple countries.

Joseph holds a double degree MSc in Environmental Sciences from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and the University of Copenhagen focusing on Environmental Management and Climate Change. He also holds a BSc in Zoology from the University of Calgary.

Connect with Amber

As a Delphi Director, Amber supports and manages client projects focusing on sustainability and strategic direction across numerous sectors. She is passionate about fostering a sustainable, equitable, and resilient world for all, and builds impactful programs to achieve it.

Amber brings over a decade of experience spanning across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors in the USA and Canada, serving as an intrapreneur and change agent. Most recently, she was the Sustainability Director for Bellevue College in Washington state and prior to that, held sustainability roles at Maple Leaf Foods, BlackBerry, and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment & Climate Change, among others. Her expertise lies in strategic development, climate action planning, greenhouse gas emissions, sustainability reporting, stakeholder engagement, and corporate sustainability programming.

Amber holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies in Honours Environment and Business from the University of Waterloo with a minor in Environmental Management and Geography and an option in Sustainable Local Economic Development. She continuously seeks opportunities to expand her knowledge and has completed sustainability leadership and development courses at Harvard University and École des Ingénieurs de la Ville de Paris. She is also a LEED Green Associate.

In her free time, Amber can be found exploring local farmers markets, relaxing at a cottage, scuba diving, travelling the world, or cooking a cozy meal at home. Amber also volunteers with organizations focused on environmental and social issues.

Latest blogs

• All aboard: Sustainability is everyone’s job on the road to net zero

Connect with Philip

As a consultant with Delphi’s technical services team, Phil is responsible for leading and supporting projects that provide technical, research, and analytical support to clients. His primary responsibilities include analyzing and quantifying energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and other environmental impacts for a range of projects, programs, and organizations. His other responsibilities include conducting technology and policy research and analysis, analyzing the feasibility of emission reduction projects, quantifying carbon pricing compliance costs, and authoring greenhouse gas offset protocols, project plans, and reports.

Phil brings to Delphi a technical skillset developed through an education in chemical engineering and experience with environmental technologies and processes. He previously worked on projects for the Ontario BioCar Initiative while researching biodegradable plastics at the University of Toronto. He also gained experience in the scale-up of clean processes while working at Vale’s hydromet nickel processing plant in Argentia, NL.

Phil has a Master of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering from Queen’s University. He most recently completed a Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Development at the School of Public Policy and Administration, Carleton University.

Outside of Delphi, Phil enjoys hiking, skiing, and reading.

Environmental engineer with over seven years of experience in the environmental and sustainability field, providing strategic, technical, and analytical support to implement corporate sustainability strategies.

Working as an environmental engineer/analyst in the manufacturing industry (mainly in the automobile sector) Hina has experience with GHG inventories (quantification, validation, and verification), supported corporate reports such as Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), managed environmental indicators and environmental management systems (ISO 14001 certifications and WCM – World Class Manufacturing methodology), oversaw environmental compliance and licensing, planned and implemented projects on-site to reduce environmental footprint, and developed and conducted environmental awareness campaigns and training sessions.

Hina has an extensive educational background. A bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering from Universidade Estadual Paulista followed by a graduate diploma in renewable energy and energy efficiency from Universidade de Sao Paulo, and another graduate diploma in Business Management – green business management and sustainability from Kwantlen Polytechnic University – KPU (with distinction). Nominated Valedictorian student to represent all KPU’s graduates at the Spring 2021 virtual ceremony. Currently pursuing a master’s degree in sustainability management at Sustainability Management School to be completed in December 2021.

Hina speaks English and Portuguese and enjoys traveling, hiking, and taking pictures of nature.

Connect with Kristine

As a consultant within Delphi’s Calgary office, Kristine spends a large portion of her time working on Delphi’s innovation and cleantech portfolio. She helps clients better understand their technology challenges and how cleantech solutions can help meet their business and sustainability needs.

Kristine has previously worked in Alberta’s cleantech development ecosystem as a technology scout and client advisor with Kinetica Ventures – an energy technology accelerator based in Calgary. She also has experience working in other industry sectors including manufacturing (Michelin North America and Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing), oil and gas (Suncor Energy Inc.), and power generation (Nalcor Energy Inc.). Her roles and experiences have ranged from project and change management to regulatory affairs and environmental/emergency response system design.

Kristine holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Memorial University of Newfoundland and a Collaborative Master’s in Applied Sustainability from Queen’s University. Kristine’s Master’s thesis focused in the area of industrial energy efficiency technologies.

Born and raised in the small fishing village of St. Brendan’s, an island off the east coast of Newfoundland, Kristine attributes her rural upbringing for her love of nature. It also gave her an appreciation for being self-sufficient and making sustainable choices. When not in the office Kristine can be found hiking, scrambling, and skiing. She loves a good backcountry hut and believes in the power of hot chocolate. Kristine is an active member of the Alpine Club of Canada’s Access and Environment Committee, a leader with the Girl Guides of Canada, and founder of Work For Home, a project designed to promote entrepreneurship and innovative thinking in rural schools and communities.

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Connect with David

As a Delphi consultant, David supports and manages client projects for Delphi’s Sustainability Services and Greenhouse Gas Management Services.  David helps clients translate energy, carbon, and sustainability information into strategic decisions to advance corporate sustainability programming and carbon management.

David is a ‘sustainability chameleon’ with six years of experience in the sustainability and carbon management field. David leads numerous corporate carbon inventories, contributes to sustainability strategy development, and helps clients improve their CSR Reporting practices. David also plays a key role in supporting Delphi’s sustainability benchmarking services and supports client implementation of the Delphi Trident software. Prior to Delphi, David worked as a Sustainability Program Specialist at the University of Toronto Sustainability Office and as a Carbon Analyst at Zerofootprint Software, Inc.

David has an interdisciplinary educational background in environmental resource management and a Master of Arts degree, with a concentration in business and sustainability, from the University of Toronto.

In his spare time, David is an outdoor enthusiast, foodie, hockey lover, and wannabe traveler.  He is also committed to creating a sustainable world outside of Delphi, and is a member of the executive team for Connecting Environmental Professionals Toronto.

Latest blogs

• The Nature-Positive Ecosystem: A practical guide to major initiatives focused on protecting and restoring nature

• ABCs of ESG Part 2 – Cutting through the noise on ESG: 3 tips on making an impact

• Top 5 Tips for TCFD Disclosure in Line with LEEFF Requirements

• 4 Emerging Sustainability Trends in Canada’s Energy Sector

Megan’s career and organizing efforts over more than a decade have largely centered on sustainability projects and programs in the context of complex social, administrative, and technical systems. As a Consultant with the Delphi Group she brings her experience in project management, facilitation, strategic planning, research, and report writing to both internal and client-facing projects.

Before taking on her current role, Megan was the inaugural Executive Director of one of Delphi’s sister organizations, Leading Change Canada, a national non-profit activating youth and young professionals to accelerate the shift to a low-carbon and socially just economy. In the decade prior to joining Leading Change she held positions with McGill University’s Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management (MDIIM) where she led sustainability and social economy files, the Centre for Energy Advancement through Technological Innovation (CEATI) managing global applied research projects in the electricity sector, and was Chair of the Sierra Youth Coalition’s Executive Committee.

Megan holds a BCom with a Major in Labour Relations from McGill University and a Masters in Environment and Business from the University of Waterloo’s School of Environment, Enterprise, and Development (SEED). She is a certified Environmental Professional (EP) specializing in communications and public awareness.

Outside of work hours Megan enjoys browsing used bookstores, transforming clay on a pottery wheel, running long distances, and seeking out epic vistas in the Pacific Northwest with her partner and son. She also dabbles in cartooning and has lofty aspirations of one day being published in The New Yorker (or at least winning the caption contest)

Laura is a Senior Policy Consultant at the Delphi Group, providing research, analysis, and strategic support to a range of clients across diverse sectors on the topics of Environmental and Climate Change policy.

Prior to joining Delphi, Laura worked for Imperial Oil in a variety of technical and leadership positions. Most recently she was the Environmental & Regulatory Lead for the Nanticoke Refinery where she oversaw compliance to environmental legislation and supported the business in identifying focus areas to improve environmental and sustainability performance. Laura has broad experience in interpreting and implementing environmental policies, with a focus in the areas of air quality, air emissions management, and GHG emissions, and enjoys combining her technical background and policy proficiency to assess the impact of regulation on industrial operations, identify mitigation pathways and strategies, and quantify emissions reductions.

Laura has a Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering from the University of Guelph and has completed courses in Climate Policy & Corporate Responses, and Leading Transition to a Circular, Climate Positive Economy.

Outside of work Laura can be found camping, hiking, canoeing, or cooking up tasty new plant-based recipes.

Born and raised in Kerala, India, Arjun holds a Bachelor of Arts specializing in Economics and Commerce from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai University. Upon moving to Canada in 2019, he completed a post-graduate certificate in Community & Social Service Management from Conestoga College and Sustainable Business Management from Seneca College where he explored UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, Triple Bottom Line approach, Community Development, and conducted a capstone project for a zero-packaging grocery store based in Aurora.

Prior to joining Delphi, Arjun worked in various roles including managing the operations of an Agriculture based start-up to being a Youth worker during the pandemic to finally collaborating with a Toronto-based organization “Impact Zero”, where he focused on developing their first Annual Impact Measurement Report. Arjun has also volunteered with several organizations like Sustainability Network, Strong Start Charitable Organization, OBSA, All Hands & Hearts and XRCVC.

Outside of work, Arjun enjoys playing Football (soccer), Badminton, volleyball and cricket, love spicy foods and enjoys watching movies!

Connect with Adam

As a Senior Consultant in Delphi’s Calgary office, Adam specializes in sustainability reporting & ESG disclosure. He helps Canadian corporate clients build enterprise value and competitiveness by integrating sustainability considerations into their corporate strategy. Adam is passionate about helping companies make data-driven decisions to become more prosperous and sustainable. He works with companies across the economy on materiality assessments, baseline ESG inventories, governance modeling, ERM integration, sustainability reporting, communication planning, framework analysis, and peer benchmarking. 

Adam kicked off his career working for a few start-up companies in the food production space. After managing a vertical farming start-up, Adam started his own company manufacturing container farms, allowing for a plug-and-play farming solution for urban centres and helping to increase food sovereignty in Alberta. This inspired his love of business, and he went on to receive an MBA in Global Energy Management and Sustainable Development from the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary. After graduating, he joined the Corporate Sustainability faculty, teaching other MBA/EMBA’s about sustainability reporting and ESG disclosure. He has also held environmental conservation positions within Alberta Parks and Recreational facility management for YMCA Calgary.

In addition to his MBA, Adam has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sustainable Development (Hons.B.A.) from the University of Toronto, with a focus on environmental science and public policy. 

When not in the office, Adam can be found swimming, hiking, or driving his VW Westfalia camper van to hidden camping spots across Western Canada. His love of the outdoors, gardening, and nature drives his passion for sustainability, and he lives by the decree that you “leave the campsite better than you found it.”

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• ABCs of ESG Part 1 – ESG investing: Boom or a bust?
• Top 7 Takeaways on ESG Disclosure from the 2021 Value Reporting Foundation (VRF) Symposium

As an Intern Analyst Blair’s work is centered around providing support on client projects through research, data analytics, creating framework presentations and writing reports.

Prior to working at Delphi, Blair developed data collection and analysis skills through volunteer monitoring and classwork where he learned to apply Excel and R as well as PowerPoint for presenting data. Blair has also become certified by Waterloo in his proficiency on Python. Blair continually seeks opportunities to be involved in other areas of environmental fields for example as part of the development an ESG policy for a private recreational club in Canada and as a board member for an ENGO, Sustainable Philanthropy. Blair is a second-year student at the University of Waterloo where he studies Environment, Resources and Sustainability with a minor in Economics.

Outside of work Blair enjoys sailing, ultimate frisbee, travelling and watching nature documentaries.

As a Policy Consultant at Delphi Group, Sarah is responsible for providing analytical and strategic support related to sustainability and climate change regulations and policy to a broad range of clients.

Sarah has deep expertise in sustainable forest management planning frameworks. Prior to joining Delphi, Sarah was the Forest Certification and Public Policy Specialist at Louisiana-Pacific Corporation. She was responsible for maintaining conformance to forest certification standards, including planning and leading third-party certification efforts across the U.S., Canada, and South America. Previously, she was the Manager of Sustainability and Environmental Regulations at the Forest Products Association of Canada, where she was responsible for conducting policy and legislative reviews and analyses, making recommendations on policy issues, implementing policy decisions and responding to inquiries regarding industry policies, programs, and initiatives.

Sarah holds a Masters in Forest Conservation (MFC) from the University of Toronto, with a B.A. Honors Specialization in Geographic Information Science (GIS) from Western University. Sarah is also a Registered Professional Forester with the Ontario Professional Foresters Association.

In her free time, Sarah enjoys yoga, hiking, skiing, paddleboarding and spending time her husband and two Australian Shepherds.

Latest blogs

• From Pledge to Practice: Navigating Canada’s Net-zero Policy Landscape in 2023
• Canada’s Fall Economic Forecast: The economy may be slowing down, but green investments are speeding up

Yan brings more than 8 years of expertise in advising on corporate decarbonization strategy, carbon trading, offset project development and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) technology development and implementation, with a specific emphasis on helping companies reduce their carbon emissions, increase their commitment to sustainability, and address the impacts of climate change. He joined Delphi Group in 2022 as the Director of Climate Change Strategy to drive consulting projects that provide clients across diverse sectors with innovative climate change mitigation strategies. Yan will engage directly with Delphi’s clients to cultivate lasting relationships from the initial project scoping through its successful execution.

Prior to joining Delphi Group, Yan was the Managing Director of Zhongcheng Carbon Asset Management, Co., Ltd (China), where he oversaw a multi-background team in advising clients on ESG, renewable energy, carbon asset management, net-zero carbon emission strategies, and carbon trading. While with Zhongcheng Carbon Asset Management, he led the development of commercially feasible CCUS technologies for the steel manufacturing industry. His role grew out of his earlier work as the Director of the Carbon Asset Department with Sinosteel Engineering & Technology Co., Ltd. (China) and as a Product Manager with Sinosteel Equipment and Design Canada, Inc. (Toronto). Yan also co-founded ACE Econergy, Inc., a renewable energy and research firm based in Toronto.

Yan holds US and China patents in the renewable energy and CO2 capture and utilization fields. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London in the UK and his Bachelor of Applied Physics from Beihang University in China.

Outside of work, Yan can be found playing sports with his wife and two young boys, or fixing up his motorcycle in the garage.

Connect with Erin

As a Delphi consultant, Erin supports client projects with technical and policy analysis in the fields of transportation, energy, cleantech, and agriculture. Erin has over ten years of experience in a wide range of environmental and energy-related issues.

Prior to joining Delphi, Erin worked for ICF International, where she specialized in greenhouse gas (GHG) quantification and verification across sectors (including energy, transportation, industry, and commercial/institutional), as well as GHG inventory development and mitigation assessment at a variety of scales from individual projects to the national level. In addition to her technical expertise, Erin has extensive experience in policy and program analysis and development in the areas of climate change, sustainable transportation, and energy.

Erin has a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) and a Master of Science (Bioresource Engineering) from McGill University. Outside of Delphi, Erin enjoys anything that gets her outside with her family, though she’s never opposed to curling up with a good book.

Connect with Julia

As a Delphi Senior Consultant, Julia serves as a policy expert in support of a range of Delphi’s Climate Change and Sustainability Services. Based in Toronto, she provides policy advisory and engagement support across numerous sectors including, natural gas, electricity, and transportation. Julia has expertise in solving complex challenges with actionable solutions to help organizations advance their decarbonization goals.

Julia has a Master of Environmental Studies and Business from York University. Julia has completed a Certificate in Energy Management from the University of Toronto and is a Studio Y Fellow at the MaRS Discovery District. In 2015 Julia was awarded the 9^th position on Canada’s Top 25 Environmentalist Under 25 for her leadership in the community energy sector.

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• How Your Company Can Be Part of the Green Recovery