Chris Ouellette, Senior Manager, Sustainable Business, LEED AP, RBC Royal Bank of Canada
Chris Ouellette is the senior manager of Sustainable Business in RBC’s Corporate Environmental Affairs Group and a LEED Accredited Professional. In his role, Chris supports and advises RBC’s business units in the development of green financial products and services and informs them on environmental issues that represent risks or opportunities for RBC. The Corporate Environmental Affairs Group is responsible for overseeing the implementation of RBC’s Environmental Blueprint, the bank’s roadmap for reducing its environmental footprint, promoting responsible lending, offering environmental products and services, and promoting environmental sustainability. Prior to joining RBC, Chris worked in various financial, operational and consulting capacities for a number of firms, including FirstService, parent company to Colliers International, O&Y Properties, and MDC Partners. He obtained his Bachelor of Commerce at Dalhousie University in Halifax, and his Master of Environmental Studies at York University in Toronto.