JSEC connects students, faculty, and industry to explore what sustainable business actually looks like — through conferences, workshops, mentorship, and community.
Our Sustainability Case Competition, presented by Mackenzie Investments, was featured by Concordia's Sustainability Office during Campus Sustainability Month. Thank you to every team, judge and sponsor who joined us on Oct 22!
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Montreal's longest-running student sustainability conference.
Four core ways we bring sustainability into the business world at JMSB.
Corporate leaders and students come together to explore sustainability practices in the corporate world.
Learn tangible skills from industry leaders on the best approaches to sustainability in business.
Pairing students with sustainability professionals to provide unique, real-world knowledge.
Our guide to sustainability terms, associations, and standards — built for students, by students.
We are about sustainability in the business world — meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.
Our 2026–2027 exec team spans Projects, Marketing, Events, and External/Internal Affairs — each running programs like Business Beyond Tomorrow, ASTRA Workshops, and our mentorship program.
See how to joinVolunteer, apply for a role, or bring Fair Trade practices to your own group.
We open Director, VP, and Presidential positions every May. Volunteers are the backbone of JSEC — they make our events both sustainable and impactful.
Concordia has been a designated Fair Trade Campus since 2016. All campus coffee is Fairtrade-certified (excluding certain franchises), and a multi-stakeholder Fair Trade Steering Committee keeps pushing that commitment further.
We pair students with professionals working in sustainability, so you can build a real network before you graduate — not after.
Our flagship conference and recurring workshops — tickets and RSVPs handled through our Evelya event page.
A casual meet-and-greet connecting JMSB students with sustainability professionals, kicking off relationship-building ahead of the mentorship program.
Presented by Mackenzie Investments. A beginner-friendly case competition: teams of 3–5 tackle a real sustainability challenge and pitch to industry judges. No experience needed, cash prize for the winners.
★ Featured by Concordia@cusustainabilityofficeSee it on Concordia.ca →
Join industry professionals to explore how sustainability is shaping the world of finance. Two panels: 🌍 The Energy Transition and 🤖 AI and Climate Investment. Hear from investment professionals, consultants, and industry leaders on the challenges, opportunities, and real-world applications of sustainable finance. Passionate about finance, curious about sustainability, or just looking to learn something new? There's something here for you!
Get TicketsA second case competition backed by a corporate partner, adding industry credibility and real-world stakes for participants.
Our flagship multi-university sustainability summit — connecting students from HEC, UOttawa, Ulaval, and Concordia with industry professionals.
Insights, strategies, and discussions to inspire enterprises to thrive while preserving our planet.
Exploring the career paths available to business students who want to make a sustainability-focused impact, whatever their major.
Cost savings, brand loyalty, tax incentives, and risk mitigation — the financial case for sustainable practice.
What CSDS 1 and CSDS 2 mean for large, federally incorporated private companies in Canada.
Planted in Business is JSEC’s podcast, where we talk with leaders building a more sustainable future through business. Pick an episode, then watch it on YouTube or listen on Spotify.
How is AI changing the way companies collect and report ESG data? Charly talks about building Novalytics, why ESG data is such a challenge, and how AI turns messy sustainability data into something companies can actually use.
See the full conversation on video.
Take it with you, audio only.
Reputable, unbiased resources across clean energy, agriculture, supply chain, real estate, accounting, and finance.
Sponsorships let us amplify our impact — funding events, programs, and conversations about sustainable business. At BBT 2024 alone, we hosted sponsors including Spice Bros, Mackenzie Investments, and Poulet Rouge.
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Questions about events, partnerships, or getting involved? Reach out — we usually reply within a few days.
Sponsorship inquiries? Use the "Become a Sponsor" button in the Partner section above — this form is for general questions.
