2021 Schwartz PRME Report

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS

John Cardella, StFX BBA ‘13

Aleksandr Stabenow, StFX BBA ‘12

John is a sustainability professional who is passionate

Aleksandr is Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer for

about helping organizations develop and report on

Sedna Technologies where he helps companies working

environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives

along the commercial fishing and aquaculture supply

via corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting. As the

chains to reduce waste and increase sustainability.

Director of Growth and Sustainability at Clintar Commercial

Sedna’s sensor technologies provide insights into animal

Outdoor Services, John works closely with the Canadian

welfare and product integrity from harvest to plate.  In

franchise network and the corporate head office to grow

reflecting on how his BBA degree contributed to where

their business through effective sustainability reporting

he is today, Aleksandr notes that one of the key themes

and the introduction of new sustainable products and

that stuck with him is business sustainability and the

services. The Schwartz School of Business is where John

triple bottom line. You can still profit while making a

was first exposed to key concepts that have shaped

positive impact on society and your community. Staying

his career. Topics in business ethics, leadership and

true to this mindset has allowed him to stay focused and

corporate social responsibility inspired him to pursue a

make an impact.

role where he can exercise his passion for environment and sustainability and help organizations become a force for good.

Are you an alumni involved in corporate social responsibility and/or sustainability? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Please reach out using your existing networks or email us at bba@stfx.ca to let us know about your PRME related career path.

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