NSBA Network Series – Breakfast – Start Smart: ESG Tools for Small Business -with Dr. Aneela Salman (May 14, 2025)

This event is designed to give small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) practical, hands-on strategies to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into their day-to-day operations.

As ESG becomes more critical to business success—affecting everything from government contracts and funding eligibility to hiring top talent and standing out in the market—this session will explore how local businesses can turn sustainability into a real advantage. Dr. Salman will break down ESG in plain terms, with a focus on saving money, boosting brand reputation, and staying competitive. The presentation will touch on everything from ESG basics and easy-to-use reporting tools to the Saskatchewan-specific context and how to tap into circular economy models. You’ll also learn how future-ready practices can help position your business as a go-to supplier for big companies and government buyers. It’s a great chance to connect with other forward-thinking business owners and leave with tools and ideas you can put to work right away.