Sandra Odendahl Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Montréal, Quebec, Ca

As SVP and Head of Sustainability, Diversity and Social Impact, I lead all facets of BDC’s sustainability and ESG programs, including the bank’s renewed and enhanced focus on the environment as well as its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategy. BDC - the Business Development Bank of Canada - is the bank for Canadian entrepreneurs. A certified B Corp since 2013, it provides access to financing, as well as advisory services to help Canadian businesses grow and succeed. Its investment arm, BDC Capital, offers a wide range of risk capital solutions.

Ottawa, On, Ca

The Canadian Climate Institute (originally called The Canadian institute for clean growth and climate change) launched in April 2019 after winning the federal government's bid to create a new institute to generate, communicate, and mobilize trusted information, policy advice, and best practices for Canadians, governments, and stakeholders. The Institute is supported by highly credible and inclusive research, analysis, and engagement with leaders, experts, and practitioners from across Canada.

Toronto, On, Ca

NEXT Canada engages and empowers Canada’s next generation of entrepreneurs by offering them access to education, mentorship and funding. NEXT Canada’s mission is to ensure a more ambitious and competitive Canada, with more Canadian headquarters, jobs and equity.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

As VP & Global Head of Sustainability, I led the team responsible for the Bank’s enterprise-wide ESG strategies, policies, disclosures and reporting, and for oversight of Scotiabank’s human rights, social impact, and climate change strategies. The Global Sustainability team collaborates with colleagues and stakeholders inside and outside the bank to embed sustainability and purpose in the Bank’s business and operations. Scotiabank is Canada’s international bank and a leading financial services provider in the Americas. Scotiabank is an important part of the economic and social fabric of the communities in which we live and work.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

From November 2019 to December 2021, I led the Scotiabank Social Impact & Sustainability team, responsible for academic partnerships, corporate donations, corporate sustainability, employee engagement programs, human rights strategy, and ESG reporting. I also had the privilege of leading the project to develop and launch ScotiaRISE, Scotiabank’s $500 million, 10-year commitment to supporting economic resilience.

Calgary, Alberta, Ca

CMC Research Institutes is an environmental technology and innovation not-for-profit company. CMC’s mission is to help address the climate crisis by accelerating the implementation of innovative carbon reducing technologies for industry., with a focus on carbon capture and storage (CCS). With offices in Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto, CMC provides facilities and expertise to field test, develop and scale up commercially-viable innovations that reduce greenhouse gas emissions from industrial sources.

Responsible finance, impact investing and climate risk consulting and advisory services.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Developed and led new enterprise-wide function to use private capital and financial markets to deliver social and environmental impact, including:- Leading the RBC Social Finance Initiative, including a $10 million impact investing fund - Integrating responsible finance into RBC’s core business activities- Building and managing the team responsible for RBC’s enterprise-wide Youth Strategy- Founding and co-chairing the RBC Responsible Investment Group- Forming partnerships and collaborating with government, entrepreneurs, academics, non-profits and other organisations to drive change

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Developed and led team responsible for enterprise-wide corporate sustainability and social finance strategy and programs. - Sustainability strategy included: operational footprint; environmental and social risk management; socially responsible financial products and services; and promoting sustainability through partnerships, collaboration and communication. - Developed, launched and led RBC’s Social Finance Initiative, a $20 million commitment to catalyse social finance in Canada through impact investing, support for social enterprise, research, and other partnerships.- Led external relations and issues management on environmental sustainability and social finance

The Ministerial Advisory Council on Social Innovation (the Council) was appointed by federal Minister of Employment and Social Development Jason Kenney, to advise the Canadian Government on issues related to social innovation. The 12-member Council presented its recommendations to the federal government in June 2015.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Led enterprise-wide corporate environmental risk management unit responsible for strategy and programs. Developed and implemented environmental and social risk management policies; advised business units and risk managers; conducted and disseminated research on significant environmental issues; and managed external stakeholders.

M.A.Sc., Chemical Engineering

B.A.Sc., Chemical Engineering

Icd - Rotman Not For Profit Governance Essentials Program

Public Appointee Orientation Program