CarbonOne is a purpose-driven organization focused on fighting climate change in collaboration with Canadian Food and Beverage companies.
Together we are building a more resilient and sustainable food system to feed Canadians and the world for generations to come.
We are a founder-run organization with 6 decades of experience in Sustainability and the agri-food industry.
Our journey started in late 2021 as a response to mounting pressure on Canadian Food and Beverage companies to communicate the climate performance of their products. A lack of palatable options available in the market presents a real problem for companies already overburdened with a myriad of challenges and operating on thin margins.
With deep knowledge of both the agri-food industry and sustainability, we set out to develop a real solution for this very real problem – A simple and affordable solution for Canadian Food and Beverage companies to measure, improve and communicate the climate performance of products.
In summer 2023, we will be launching our proprietary and innovative first of its kind in Canada solution. This innovative clean-tech solution is a game changer that will enable Canadian Food and Beverage companies to effectively manage product climate expectations at a fraction of the cost and time with no prior knowledge required. We believe this will accelerate the growth and profitability of food and beverage companies, and foster a more resilient food system in Canada while driving climate action.
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CarbonOne abides by the 7 principles of Corporate Responsibility (CR) - we take pride in our responsible business practices that create shared value with our stakeholders.
Further, Sustainability is embedded in our DNA and woven throughout our business strategy, making it part of daily decision-making.
Additionally, we are committed to transparency and look forward to sharing our Sustainability performance along our journey of fighting climate change. Stay tuned, we will have information to share shortly.
Led by a founder team with 60 years of experience in Sustainability and the Agri-food sector, people are the heart of our business. We rely on the diversity, innovation, passion and dedication of our employees and partners.
As the founder and CEO of CarbonOne, Brett brings over 24 years of leadership and sustainability experience to the organization. Prior to founding CarbonOne, Brett founded one of Canada’s first sustainable Business Consulting firms – Green Enterprise Movement (GEM) in 2008 and led the organization’s consistent year-over-year growth for 14 consecutive years. In this role, Brett had the opportunity to work with over 200 North American food and beverage companies from small start-ups to large publicly traded multinationals advising on strategies to drive organizational performance through a focus on Sustainability. During this time Brett was also a Professor of Sustainable Business Management at Seneca College in Toronto.
Prior to launching GEM, Brett held various operational roles within the industry leading to the position of Plant Manager for Powersmiths International, a leading global supplier of Energy Efficient solutions for commercial and industrial buildings. In this role, Brett doubled manufacturing capacity while increasing margins utilizing Continuous Improvement methodologies including Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma. Brett also led Powersmith’s Sustainability efforts including certification of the sectors’ first ISO 14001 manufacturing facility helping position the organization as a Sustainability Leader in the sector.
Brett’s leadership experience and deep understanding of Sustainability combined with his expertise in operational excellence uniquely positions him to lead CarbonOne’s aggressive, high-growth strategy. Brett earned a BA in Economics from Wilfrid Laurier University and completed post-graduate work in Environmental Studies at Dalhousie University. Brett lives in Toronto and is the author of 2 ground-breaking Sustainability books: Green Intentions and Purposely Profitable.
Panos brings over 16 years of industry experience as a sustainability thought leader, researcher, and consultant.
Prior to co-founding CarbonOne, Panos founded the boutique consulting firm Close the Loop where has advised and trained companies from the financial, agricultural, real estate, construction and retail sectors on Life Cycle Assessment, sustainability strategy, climate change and business modelling. His work spans multiple continents including Canada, Europe, and Asia. Panos has led the completion of numerous Life Cycle Assessments for the food industry and is a sought after expert in this growing field.
Panos’ academic experience includes professor and coordinator of the Sustainable Business Management program at Seneca College as well as Sustainable Business Design for the University of Toronto and OCAD University. Panos studied Environmental Engineering and holds a Ph.D. in Corporate Sustainability from Heriot-Watt University (Scotland).
He has authored academic papers on sustainable business design, and as part of his latest research project, he leveraged his post Doctoral work on eco-labels to develop an online tool to help businesses choose the right sustainability certifications for their products and services.
Panos’ industry experience, deep knowledge of Life Cycle Assessments and Sustainable business models coupled with his strong academic background effectively position him to lead CarbonOne’s promise of providing trusted carbon intelligence for Canadian Food and Beverage companies.
Meena brings over 19 years of experience delivering award-winning industry programs to reduce environmental footprints and add business value. Since 2004, she has managed multiple programs related to agri-food sustainability and business development. She brings a background in environmental management and business sustainability, having led multiple projects supporting small and medium-sized (SME) companies in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.
Meena’s career has provided her with the opportunity to work with pioneering sustainability organizations such as Ontario Centre for Environmental Technology Advancement (OCETA), BLOOM Centre for Sustainability and Provision Coalition (now Anthesis Provision). She’s held multiple leadership roles with responsibilities in program design and delivery, stakeholder relations management and leading several industry projects for the food sector including groundbreaking work in the area of food loss and waste.
Meena holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Toronto in Environmental Science and a Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies from York University. She is passionate about giving back to the community and developing strategic partnerships among private, public and non- government organizations. Currently, Meena leads the implementation of the Agriculture and Agri-Food Strategy for the Regional Municipality of York that is helping to drive long-term competitiveness and sustainability of the agri-food sector. Meena’s strong background in Sustainability across the agri-food sector combined with her stakeholder relations experience makes her a strong fit to lead CarbonOne’s promise of creating shared value with our stakeholders.
Theresa is a life cycle assessment expert, with over a decade of experience in the food and beverage industry. After launching her career as a sustainability analyst at Sobeys Inc., Theresa went on to manage organic farms for six seasons. She has also had industry experience working in restaurants, grocery retailers, farm co-operatives and distribution hubs. From farm to table, and each step in between, Theresa understands Canadian Food and Beverage and is passionate about creating a sustainable and equitable food system. In her spare time, Theresa is an instructor at the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific in Victoria, BC. She teaches Permaculture along with Organic Gardening and loves sharing her food-growing knowledge with her community.
Theresa holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of British Columbia, with a major in Environmental Science and a minor in Political Science. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Resource and Environmental Management from Dalhousie University. The focus of her graduate studies were life cycle assessments as a means to analyze global food systems. Theresa’s extensive experience across the agri-food value chain combined with her knowledge and experience with food-related Life Cycle Assessments provides her with a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by Canadian Food and Beverage companies and strongly positions her to manage Life Cycle Assessments at CarbonOne.
Victoria is an environmental engineer with first hand experience managing carbon reduction projects. In her previous roleas the Environmental Consultant for French Company Greenyellow, Victoria managed numerous carbon reduction projects including development, permitting and construction of Solar Power Plants. She also led development of the company’s Sustainability Strategy.
With a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering from Paulista State University in Brazil, Victoria also holds a certifcate in Environmental Management Systems and recently completed a post-graduate certificate in Sustainable Business Management at Seneca College in Toronto. As part of this graduate program, she had the opportunity to work with the City of Toronto to reduce food-related greenhouse gas emissions by identifying lower emission meal options while maintaining nutritional requirements. Through this project, Victoria and her team developed several solutions resulting in CO2e reductions of over 15%.
Victoria’s strong technical background and data analysis capabilities combined with her passion for reducing carbon emissions make her a great fit for Project Manager at CarbonOne.
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