Lisa Annabel Ellis
Founder & President at YellowYellow ESG Advisory- Claim this Profile
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Chris Anstead
During the Fall term in 2021 we were lucky enough to have Lisa run a Capstone course for our students in Project Management. She brought enthusiasm and professionalism to the assignment. Students found a lot of value in Lisa's course, and provided very positive feedback. I look forward to working with Lisa again in the future.
Michael John Derbecker
I met Lisa shortly after joining BMO. We partnered on a number of cross-functional governance projects to boost the employee and customer experience. Lisa is approachable, highly organized and always looking for ways to innovate and incorporate technology to streamline the workflow to allow for a straightforward and productive outcome.
Krishna Dhanai
I had the pleasure of working with Lisa for two years. My career path immediately changed for the better when she hired me onto her team. As a leader, Lisa made it her goal to ensure that her team was set-up for success. She was always available to assist us when we needed her support. She encouraged us to take various courses and suggested books. What impressed me the most about Lisa was her willingness to learn from us. As a leader or a team member, Lisa earns my recommendation.
Chris Anstead
During the Fall term in 2021 we were lucky enough to have Lisa run a Capstone course for our students in Project Management. She brought enthusiasm and professionalism to the assignment. Students found a lot of value in Lisa's course, and provided very positive feedback. I look forward to working with Lisa again in the future.
Michael John Derbecker
I met Lisa shortly after joining BMO. We partnered on a number of cross-functional governance projects to boost the employee and customer experience. Lisa is approachable, highly organized and always looking for ways to innovate and incorporate technology to streamline the workflow to allow for a straightforward and productive outcome.
Krishna Dhanai
I had the pleasure of working with Lisa for two years. My career path immediately changed for the better when she hired me onto her team. As a leader, Lisa made it her goal to ensure that her team was set-up for success. She was always available to assist us when we needed her support. She encouraged us to take various courses and suggested books. What impressed me the most about Lisa was her willingness to learn from us. As a leader or a team member, Lisa earns my recommendation.
Chris Anstead
During the Fall term in 2021 we were lucky enough to have Lisa run a Capstone course for our students in Project Management. She brought enthusiasm and professionalism to the assignment. Students found a lot of value in Lisa's course, and provided very positive feedback. I look forward to working with Lisa again in the future.
Michael John Derbecker
I met Lisa shortly after joining BMO. We partnered on a number of cross-functional governance projects to boost the employee and customer experience. Lisa is approachable, highly organized and always looking for ways to innovate and incorporate technology to streamline the workflow to allow for a straightforward and productive outcome.
Krishna Dhanai
I had the pleasure of working with Lisa for two years. My career path immediately changed for the better when she hired me onto her team. As a leader, Lisa made it her goal to ensure that her team was set-up for success. She was always available to assist us when we needed her support. She encouraged us to take various courses and suggested books. What impressed me the most about Lisa was her willingness to learn from us. As a leader or a team member, Lisa earns my recommendation.
Chris Anstead
During the Fall term in 2021 we were lucky enough to have Lisa run a Capstone course for our students in Project Management. She brought enthusiasm and professionalism to the assignment. Students found a lot of value in Lisa's course, and provided very positive feedback. I look forward to working with Lisa again in the future.
Michael John Derbecker
I met Lisa shortly after joining BMO. We partnered on a number of cross-functional governance projects to boost the employee and customer experience. Lisa is approachable, highly organized and always looking for ways to innovate and incorporate technology to streamline the workflow to allow for a straightforward and productive outcome.
Krishna Dhanai
I had the pleasure of working with Lisa for two years. My career path immediately changed for the better when she hired me onto her team. As a leader, Lisa made it her goal to ensure that her team was set-up for success. She was always available to assist us when we needed her support. She encouraged us to take various courses and suggested books. What impressed me the most about Lisa was her willingness to learn from us. As a leader or a team member, Lisa earns my recommendation.
Credentials
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Greenhouse Gas Accounting & Reporting, Validation & Verification (ISO 14064-1, 2 & 3)
University of TorontoApr, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
The Ivey Net Zero Series: En-ROADS Climate Solutions Workshop
The Ivey Academy at Ivey Business SchoolApr, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
FSA Credential Level II Candidate
Value Reporting FoundationJun, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Climate Change: Financial Risks and Opportunities
Imperial College Business SchoolMay, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Principles of Sustainable Finance
Erasmus University RotterdamApr, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Diplôme d'études en langue française (DELF), Level B1 (French Language Certificate)
Alliance Française Paris Île-de-FranceMar, 2011- Sep, 2024 -
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
DuPontSep, 2007- Sep, 2024 -
Advanced Open Water Diver
PADIMar, 2002- Sep, 2024 -
Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Project Management InstituteAug, 2011- Sep, 2024
Experience
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YellowYellow ESG Advisory
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Canada
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & President
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Jan 2020 - Present
• Identify and assess Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risks and opportunities • Map out a strategy to integrate sustainability initiatives to improve valuation and long-term value • Partner with leaders to advance their carbon pricing strategy by working cross-functionally with key stakeholders • Manage decarbonization and energy projects across a broad range of sectors, including mining, technology, materials, and real estate • Measure carbon footprints (Scope 1, 2 and 3) and provide recommendations on how to reduce and offset carbon emissions • Measure, track and manage ESG performance to lead reporting frameworks and standards, including SASB, TCFD, Science-Based Targets (SBTi), CDP and UN SDGs
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Thorn Associates
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Canada
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Climate & Energy
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Jun 2022 - Dec 2022
• Manage decarbonization and energy management projects • Conduct energy and GHG-related calculations as well as cost-benefit calculations • Monitor energy/climate change regulations, government incentives and ESG disclosure trends • Manage decarbonization and energy management projects • Conduct energy and GHG-related calculations as well as cost-benefit calculations • Monitor energy/climate change regulations, government incentives and ESG disclosure trends
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Georgian College
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Instructor - ESG & Project Management - Capstone Course (Fall Term)
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Sep 2021 - Dec 2021
• Pioneered a dynamic ESG-focused capstone project management course to meet the quality and standards of the school • Aligned purpose-driven organizations seeking support with project management students keen to apply their newly acquired skills • Coached and mentored students on how to optimize partnerships with stakeholders to prioritize activities, register risks and create change/communication plans • Incorporated guest speakers with project management expertise ranging from UN SDGs to technology to inspire and improve the overall student experience and outcomes • Delivered innovative project plans for an affordable housing construction company and a national sustainable food service organization
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Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives & Wealth Planning Governance
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Feb 2017 - Dec 2019
• Led a national team of 15 certified financial planners and provided oversight of 1,000+ wealth planners within the retail and high net worth client segments• Mitigated risks through the establishment of a quality review framework to verify the accuracy of financial plans for high net-worth individuals• Co-chair of Diversity & Inclusion Committee: crafted change and communications plans for the website, organized events, and delivered training to 300+ people• Proactively monitored industry trends and regulations to ensure compliance with emerging federal and provincial regulations • Launched a new organizational structure to create 100% more capacity and deliver higher valued activities to clients
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Senior Manager, Process Design and Implementation
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Jul 2013 - Jan 2017
• Managed and mentored a combined team of 15 process managers and business analysts in a high-performance work environment. This resulted in 6 promotions and the highest employee engagement score in the Department• Transformed the coordination and presentation of sustainability awareness in collaboration with colleagues across the organization • Accountable leader for the identification, execution, and sustainment of change initiatives to support the BMO MasterCard portfolio, ranging from small to transformational, in Canada and the US
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Product Manager, Creditor Insurance
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Jun 2012 - Jul 2013
• Using marketing analytics, designed and implemented customer loyalty and marketing communication plans to offset competitive threats. Strategies helped move the product into the #1 position in underperforming Canadian markets• Rolled-out an effective resolution process for all customer escalations to improve the commercial customer experience• Turned around a business that was declining by 15% a year for 3 consecutive years through improvements to pricing and sales training. Year over Year sales increased by 60%
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Senior Consultant, Business Process Improvement
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Oct 2007 - May 2012
• Seconded to lead the roll-out of a sales model strategy to re-align commercial banking employees and introduce a new business development manager role in all major Canadian cities • Established performance metrics to improve employee engagement and meet customer satisfaction targets• Designed and delivered a multi-channel mortgage retention pilot that increased revenue by $2 Million within the first 90 days• Supported the growth of the wealth management business through the roll-out of a technology to eliminate manual requests
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DuPont
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Management Consultant
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Jun 2006 - Oct 2007
Recruited from business school to join DuPont's External Consulting Practice: • Partnered with client leaders to generate operational savings of up to $10 Million per project • Led multiple union and management client teams through a consensus-based design process to improve performance • Managed all phases of the project including analysis, development and delivery of services and products to clients Recruited from business school to join DuPont's External Consulting Practice: • Partnered with client leaders to generate operational savings of up to $10 Million per project • Led multiple union and management client teams through a consensus-based design process to improve performance • Managed all phases of the project including analysis, development and delivery of services and products to clients
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Ontario Power Authority
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Analyst (Summer Internship)
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May 2005 - Aug 2005
• Partnered with management to build the initial strategic plan and allocate $20 Million budget • Evaluated the effectiveness of conservation programs and their ability to meet a 5% conservation target by 2007 • OPA is now known as the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) • Partnered with management to build the initial strategic plan and allocate $20 Million budget • Evaluated the effectiveness of conservation programs and their ability to meet a 5% conservation target by 2007 • OPA is now known as the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
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Toronto Board of Trade
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Policy Advisor
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Feb 2003 - May 2004
• Led a committee of senior business executives in the analysis of Toronto’s $8 Billion municipal budget to identify additional revenue sources and areas to reduce costs. Recommendations were presented to and adopted by Toronto City Council • Designed the evaluation criteria and the process to manage the allocation of a $1.3 Million grant and $0.25 Million in partnership funding from the Province of Ontario for business travel recovery programs • Partnered with the President and CEO, business executives and government leaders to plan and execute Toronto’s economic recovery from the SARS outbreak
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Enbridge Inc.
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Oil and Gas
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Policy Advisor/Analyst
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Jan 2000 - Feb 2003
• Presented proposals to key government decision-makers to develop joint business ventures of up to $100 Million to promote the usage of natural gas in buses, taxis and patio heaters in Toronto and Ottawa • Provided senior management with advice on alternative fuels, natural gas storage and the de-regulation of electricity to support the development of a corporate five-year strategic plan to maintain 10% ROE • Presented proposals to key government decision-makers to develop joint business ventures of up to $100 Million to promote the usage of natural gas in buses, taxis and patio heaters in Toronto and Ottawa • Provided senior management with advice on alternative fuels, natural gas storage and the de-regulation of electricity to support the development of a corporate five-year strategic plan to maintain 10% ROE
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Education
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Ivey Business School at Western University
MBA -
HEC Paris
MBA, Paris, France -
University of Toronto - University of Trinity College
Hon. Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
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