Join Net Impact Edmonton for our annual networking social and AGM, taking place on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 from 6-8 pm at Culina To Go.

Our guest speaker for the evening will Dustyn Lanz, Chief Executive Officer of the Responsible Investment Association (RIA) – a Canadian organization that promotes the incorporation of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into investment decisions. Dustyn will be giving a short address about his career journey in sustainability and the impact he is making through his work in responsible investment. You will also have the opportunity to hear from Culina to Go owner and Chef, Brad Lazarenko, talking to us about his new catering location and how he continues to be a leader in Edmonton's growing sustainable food industry.

Networking in the newly renovated Oliver Exchange building will begin at 6:00 pm, Dustyn will speak at 6:30 pm and our AGM will begin at 7:30 pm.

This catered event is free for all current NIE members. Anyone wishing to become a members can register at the door (annual membership is $25, which includes entrance to this event). If you are interested in becoming a member of Net Impact Edmonton or a board director, please join us at our AGM.

Space is limited to 35 people only so register today!

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Dustyn Lanz is Chief Executive Officer of the Responsible Investment Association (RIA) – a Canadian organization that promotes the incorporation of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into investment decisions. He is a columnist for Investment Executive, where he writes about topics related to sustainability and responsible investment. Dustyn is also a member of the 30% Club, a network of executives which aims to achieve a gender balance in corporate leadership.

Dustyn has been working towards a sustainable financial system since he joined the RIA in 2013. He is quoted regularly in the national media as an expert on responsible investing, and he is a frequent public speaker at some of Canada’s leading business schools and investment conferences. In 2014, he helped to launch Canada’s first financial designations for financial advisors with expertise in responsible investing.

In 2016, Dustyn received a Clean50 Emerging Leader Award for his contributions to sustainable development in Canada. And in 2018, Dustyn was appointed to Wealth Professional Magazine’s “Hot List” of 50 influencers in Canada’s investment industry.

Prior to joining the RIA, Dustyn worked for the Centre for International Governance Innovation, where he wrote policy briefs to strengthen the governance of the global financial system. His written work has been published by leading think tanks and academic journals in Canada and internationally. He holds a bachelor’s degree from York University and a master’s degree from the University of Waterloo.