Johanne Whitmore – Energy productivity : a lever for circularity, energy transition, and economic competitiveness
On March 24, the lunch break will be an opportunity to discover the results of a study on energy productivity conducted by the Chair in Energy Sector Management at HEC Montréal. Note that this webinar will be in french.
In an economic climate marked by uncertainty and growing pressure from energy costs, Quebec businesses must strengthen their circularity and competitiveness by optimizing the use of their resources. Investing in energy productivity, with the aim of decoupling wealth creation from energy consumption, is a strategic lever for meeting these challenges.
This webinar presents the highlights of a study conducted by the Chair in Energy Sector Management at HEC Montréal, in collaboration with J. Harvey Consultant et associés and the Government of Quebec, which explains this concept in layman’s terms, proposes a tool for monitoring indicators to measure it, and illustrates, through case studies, its potential to guide strategic business decisions in the context of the energy transition.
About the speaker
Johanne Whitmore is a senior researcher at the Chair in Energy Sector Management at HEC Montréal. For over 20 years, she has been analyzing energy transition and decarbonization policies, with a focus on integrating circular economy strategies to accelerate this transformation. Her expertise is sought after by academia, government, and the private sector, and she plays an active role in several decision-making processes. Former vice-president of the Transition énergétique Québec stakeholder table and member of the scientific committee for the first study on the circularity of the Quebec economy, she also sits on the expert committees of Fondaction’s Circular Economy Fund, the Quebec Circular Economy Research Network, and the green economy committee of the Federation of Quebec Chambers of Commerce. Co-author of numerous studies, including The State of Energy in Quebec, she received the 2020 Inspiring Woman in Energy award from the Quebec Electric Industry Association (AIEQ). She holds a master’s degree in environmental science from the University of Ottawa and specialized training in management and sustainable development from HEC Montréal.
