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View this email in your browser<https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?e=__test_email__&u=5be002809c792280a650d17de&id=055a231d53> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/5be002809c792280a650d17de/images/a9f55c0d-dbd1-450b-ab32-5f6553f6e291.png] International business scholarship widely acknowledges that firms face a growing sustainability imperative, where they are increasingly held accountable by capital markets, governments, and other stakeholders for the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impact of their actions. In this webinar, our panelists will describe this emerging environment and its implications for managers, policy-makers, and scholars. Full details and a registration link for this event are available below. We look forward to seeing you online soon! An Introduction to Simulation for IB Research Time: 1 December 2023, 17:00 UTC (View Local Time<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Burning+Issues+in+IB+Webinar&iso=20231201T1700&p1=1440&ah=1&am=30&utm_source=AIB+Members&utm_campaign=055a231d53-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_06_04_07_16_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_51d7bf593e-055a231d53->) Host: AIB Canada Chapter<https://canada.aib.world/?utm_source=AIB+Members&utm_campaign=055a231d53-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_06_04_07_16_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_51d7bf593e-055a231d53-> Point of Contact: Anthony Goerzen<mailto:[log in to unmask]> REGISTER NOW<https://aibworld.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wS1MMS1FS8upOa8nhJYJPQ?utm_source=AIB+Members&utm_campaign=055a231d53-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_06_04_07_16_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_51d7bf593e-055a231d53-> PANELISTS Grace Barrasso has over 20 years experience as a sustainability practitioner for the mining sector where she has worked in various regions across the world. She is currently the Global Head, ESG and Risk Management ArcelorMittal Mining, based in Canada (since 2019). Prior to this appointment, Grace worked for several mining companies in Côte D’Ivoire, Guinea, Mauritania and Arctic Canada. She also served as a Senior Environmental and Social Safeguards Advisor at the African Development Bank. Meghan Harris-Ngae leads the ESG Advisory & Strategy practice for PwC Canada. She has over 20 years of combined international and local experience in climate change, Environmental Health and Safety, ESG and international government relations. Meghan has global expertise working with multinational organizations to develop strategies for building long term value for stakeholders and society. She spends her time working with Boards, and Leadership teams to develop integrated and transformational ESG strategies underpinned by climate change and other ESG matters that have a significant impact on business resilience and long-term performance. Rosemary McGuire is Vice-President of Research, Guidance and Support for Chartered Professional Accountants Canada. She leads CPA Canada’s research and thought leadership strategy, ensuring the Canadian CPA profession is well-equipped to respond to challenges and to meet evolving business and societal needs. Rosemary oversees a team of professionals who explore emerging issues, champion innovation, and produce insights that guide future directions for the profession. She engages with Canadian and international stakeholders, such as policymakers, standards setters, regulators, and global accountancy bodies, on issues impacting the public interest. Key areas of focus include the path to net-zero emissions; environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues; and data and technology. MODERATOR Anthony Goerzen is the Sobey Professor of International Business at Smith School of Business of Queen’s University. Prior to academia, Anthony Goerzen spent 15 years in management positions in both small firms and MNCs. His research interests relate to the behaviour and performance of MNCs with a focus on location strategy, cooperative strategies (e.g., JVs, alliances, and networks) as well as social and environmental issue management within the context of global value chains. His research is published in Strategic Management Journal, Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of Management, Management International Review, Journal of International Management, Asia Pacific Journal of Management, Peking University Business Review, Ivey Business Journal, Academy of Management Perspectives, and Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship. He was Chair of AIB-Canada from 2017-2023 and was elected Fellow of the Academy of International Business in 2023. 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