Anureet Kaur
Sustainability Manager @Softchoice
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WORK HISTORY
Sustainability Manager @Softchoice
Toronto, ON, CA
As the first appointed Sustainability Manager at Softchoice, a World Wide Technology Co, Anureet leads the development and implementation of the organization\'s sustainability strategy. She also co-chairs Softchoice’s Employee-Led Group, Sustainable Softchoice. She has spearheaded initiatives such as the company’s first ESG Report, greenhouse gas reporting, and the launch of the sustainability literacy training program.Key Achievements:• Spearheaded the creation of Softchoice’s ESG Report, establishing the foundation for all subsequent ESG disclosures and reporting frameworks, including GRI, SASB, CDP, and EcoVadis.• Developed Softchoice’s first Sustainability Roadmap, anchored on three strategic pillars—Sustainable Places, Sustainable Supply Chain, and Sustainable IT, to drive business-integrated environmental and social impact.• Rebranded and operationalized Softchoice’s employee resource group as a Co-Chair to align with corporate sustainability strategy, activating cross-functional program leads and employee engagement initiatives under the three-pillar framework.• Developed a first-of-its-kind internal curriculum on Sustainability Literacy Training customized by business function, increasing sustainability fluency across the organization and embedding a bottom-up engagement model in Softchoice’s ESG journey.• Created Softchoice’s GHG Inventory and collaborated across departments and with consultants to scope, measure, and report Scope 1, 2, and material Scope 3 emissions. • Led Softchoice’s net-zero transition plan through a rigorous, stakeholder-inclusive process and science-based targets methodology, aligning the company with global climate action benchmarks.• Contributed to Softchoice’s recognition by Microsoft and Newsweek for emissions reduction efforts; proactively seeks opportunities to position the company as a sustainability leader through awards, partnerships, and disclosures.
EDUCATION
Deira International School, Dubai
International Baccalaureate
University of Toronto
Master of Science in Sustainability Management
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
SKILLS
ABOUT ANUREET KAUR
Anureet Kaur is a Toronto-based sustainability professional, public speaker, writer, and professor, specializing in the intersection of technology, sustainability, and responsible business practices.As the first appointed Sustainability Manager at Softchoice, a World Wide Technology Co, Anureet leads the development and implementation of the organization\'s sustainability strategy. She also co-chairs Softchoice’s Employee-Led Group, Sustainable Softchoice. She has spearheaded initiatives such as the company’s first ESG Report, greenhouse gas reporting, and the launch of the sustainability literacy training program. Anureet is deeply committed to a just and sustainable future. She continues to advocate for Canada\'s equitable, low-carbon economy and, most importantly – the inclusion of Indigenous voices and wisdom in sustainability strategy as a path to true reconciliation. She serves as a board member of TakingITGlobal, an organization that delivers youth engagement programs and empower young people to understand and act on local and global challenges. Anureet teaches the social pillar of ESG at Seneca Polytechnic’s ESG Executive Certificate Program and has been invited to teach social impact at the University of Toronto. She designs progressive courses on climate justice, mental health and well-being, the future of work, and DEI. Her approach integrates somatic practices to support nervous system regulation and well-being, equipping participants with tools to manage burnout and climate anxiety. Her current research interests include integrating polyvagal theory and heart-centered leadership in workplaces, building trust and transparency in sustainability communications, and the adoption of environmentally responsible AI. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Sustainability Management from the University of Toronto and is the recipient of the University of Toronto Mississauga\'s Institute for Management and Innovation 2023 Alumni Award. Born and raised in Dubai, Anureet enjoys exploring nature trails, connecting with oracle card readings, listening to podcasts, and delving into spirituality, energetics, and astrology. She practices meditation, often reflecting on the interconnectedness of all life. Anureet envisions a world where a rise in collective consciousness fosters deeper compassion and empathy for all beings.
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