Our mission is to support the transition to a circular, net-zero world through professional training and experiential, impact-focused learning.
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Professional Development for a Circular, Net-Zero World
We aim to achieve this by empowering working professionals with the practical knowledge, skills, and tools to implement solutions within their organizations. Working with our community of practitioners and delivery partners to ensure alignment with the needs of our learners in subject matter, learning format, and time commitment.
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Climate Action through Experiential, Impact-Focused Learning
We create opportunities for our broader community of learners – including youth, students, and professionals – to leave a positive environmental impact through experiential, impact-focused learning. Immersive, in-person experiences allow our learners to obtain valuable skills while taking meaningful climate action.
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Democratizing Sustainability Education
As a not-for-profit organization, our goal is to deliver the highest quality of professional development and experiential, impact-focused training at the lowest cost to learners. With support from sponsors, delivery partners, and volunteers, most of our courses are significantly subsidized. Scholarships are also available to students, new Canadians, unemployed or underemployed individuals who do not have the financials means to participate.
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To achieve our mission, we engage in projects that drive climate action, develop individuals and organizations through capacity building, and advancing knowledge through applied research supported by our partners and alumni.
Climate Action
We are dedicated to mitigating accelerated rate of climate change by restoring the capacity of earth to sequester and store carbon naturally. Through projects that focus on regeneration of ecosystem services, we are determined to move beyond achieving net-zero goals and advance net-positive impacts of our actions.
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Capacity Building
Our programs have been thoughtfully developed to empower both individuals and organizations with the skills necessary to excel within today's rapidly evolving sustainability landscape. Tailored to cater to the needs of working professionals and future professionals, these programs are an ideal opportunity for those dedicated to driving meaningful sustainability action while ensuring a competitive edge in their careers.
Applied Research
We carry out interdisciplinary applied research to contribute strong evidence to the existing body of knowledge in circular, net-zero applications. We incorporate our research into our capacity building and climate action programs to advance sustainable solutions for climate action.
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Team
Executive Director & Chair of the Board
Greg Zilberbrant
P.Eng, Ph.D
Manager, Applied Research & Community Initiatives
Negin Ficzkowski
P.Eng, M.Eng, ENV SP, Ph.D (cand)
Manager, Outreach & Engagement​
Nicole Vicentic
B.Tech, MBA (cand)
Manager, Sustainable Infrastructure & PPP Programs
Melissa Peneycad
MES
Design Lead - Net-Zero, Circular Accommodations
Marcus Putchiner
B.Eng, ENV SP
Research Assistant
Ben Zilberbrant
Board Director
Peter Calcetas, P. Eng
Board Director
Mike Dressler
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Beyond21 Academy
283 Kitty Murray Lane
Ancaster, ON L9K 1L8
Non-profit #: 1461577-8