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The Emerald Awards have showcased and inspired environmental achievements in Alberta since 1992. The Emerald Speakers Series provides a platform for past Emerald Awards finalists and recipients to share their stories and expertise.
Mortimer Capriles is a Geographer with more than 12 years of experience integrating sustainability into the strategic planning process and developing innovative programs to improve environmental performance. He currently works for Goodwill Industries of Alberta as their Director of Sustainability and Innovation. In this role, he is responsible for leading all sustainability programs across all stores, donation centres, and warehouses. Previously, Mortimer worked for Fairmont Hotels and Resorts as their Regional Director of Sustainability where he was responsible for leading all sustainability initiatives across Fairmont’s Canadian Western Mountain Region.
Mortimer holds an Executive MBA, a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, a Diploma in Hospitality Management, and several postgraduate certificates related to sustainability, environmental planning and leadership. He also holds the Environmental Professional Certification awarded by Eco Canada and the Global Sustainability Practitioner certification (CSR-P).
The Emerald Awards have showcased and inspired environmental achievements in Alberta since 1992. The Emerald Speakers Series provides a platform for past Emerald Awards finalists and recipients to share their stories and expertise.
Mortimer Capriles is a Geographer with more than 12 years of experience integrating sustainability into the strategic planning process and developing innovative programs to improve environmental performance. He currently works for Goodwill Industries of Alberta as their Director of Sustainability and Innovation. In this role, he is responsible for leading all sustainability programs across all stores, donation centres, and warehouses. Previously, Mortimer worked for Fairmont Hotels and Resorts as their Regional Director of Sustainability where he was responsible for leading all sustainability initiatives across Fairmont’s Canadian Western Mountain Region.
Mortimer holds an Executive MBA, a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, a Diploma in Hospitality Management, and several postgraduate certificates related to sustainability, environmental planning and leadership. He also holds the Environmental Professional Certification awarded by Eco Canada and the Global Sustainability Practitioner certification (CSR-P).
