Desautels Sustainability Network

The Desautels Sustainability Network is a club for students at McGills Desautels Faculty of Management interested in promoting a culture of sustainable action within McGill University as well as in Montreals community. We are a group of passionate students, ambitious and driven by sustainability challenges we embody the changes we promote. We aim t... o create a positive social and environmental impact by building a strong community around sustainable business in order to inspire strategic change through entrepreneurial initiatives. We see sustainability as a crucial and profitable opportunity for businesses. The club is structured around 4 types of events: Desautels Business Conference on Sustainability DBCS is an annual conference held in January that gathers experts and Montreal students to discuss the benefits of sustainability in multidisciplinary forums and various business fields. The essence of DBCS is to explore the impacts and opportunities of sustainability in business. Community Building Events Designed to promote collaboration and sustainable innovation through community initiatives, these events enable Desautels students to work together with students from other Montreal universities dedicated to social and environmental issues. In doing so, students and young professionals work together to foster an innovative community striving towards sustainable action. Events include wine and cheese nights where students interested in sustainable business ideas will have the opportunity to meet and engage with leaders of positive change. Formal Networking Events These events offer students the opportunity to explore future career paths, build their network connections with professionals, and gain new perspectives and ideas on sustainability in business. These formal networking events include an academic advising night, a start-up fair, and a mentorship session. Seminars Which focus on bringing professionals from different industries to explain sustainability opportunities relevant in todays fast-paced business ...Read More