Rachel Paterson
About Rachel Paterson
Rachel Paterson is the Senior Sustainability Program Manager at TELUS, based in Vancouver, Canada, with extensive experience in sustainability and corporate responsibility roles.
Company
Rachel Paterson is currently working at TELUS as a Senior Sustainability Program Manager in the Vancouver, Canada Area. She has been with TELUS since 2019, initially working as a Sustainability Business Consultant before advancing to her current role.
Title
Rachel Paterson holds the position of Senior Sustainability Program Manager at TELUS. Her role involves developing and implementing sustainability strategies that align with the company's long-term objectives.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Paterson holds a Certificate in Corporate Sustainability & Innovation from Harvard Extension School, achieved between 2019 and 2020. She also earned a Master’s Degree in Development Economics from Dalhousie University from 2015 to 2016, and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Economics from the University of Victoria, completed over five years from 2008 to 2013.
Background
Rachel Paterson has held various roles in sustainability and management. Her career includes positions at Teck Resources Limited as Sustainability Reporting Specialist and Sustainability Reporting Coordinator, and as Advisory Board Committee Member at Vancouver Aquarium. Early in her career, she served as a Teaching Assistant at Dalhousie University, Communications and Events Manager at The Strathcona, and Special Assistant to Senators at the Parliament of Canada.
Achievements
Rachel Paterson has developed and implemented zero waste strategies at TELUS, contributing to the company's sustainability goals. She has a strong background in ESG investor relations, providing insights and strategies to align with investor expectations. She played a key role in the financial assessment and due diligence of potential ventures and acquisitions at TELUS. Additionally, she actively monitors and advises on emerging ESG trends, risks, and opportunities to inform corporate plans.