Matt Beck

Matt found his way into sustainability through a pair of skis. After dropping out of engineering school for a ski bum’s #vanlife (before hashtags were even a thing), he became increasingly aware of how our understanding and consumption of energy and resources shape our relationship with the economy and environment. Since moving to Canada to finish school, he has built a career integrating sustainability, design thinking and cross-sectoral innovation into business strategy and operations. As a Senior Director at Delphi, he advises many of Canada’s leading public and private sector organizations on sustainability and climate strategy, with a focus on the intersection of energy, technology, land and food systems.

Matt has over 17 years of experience in sustainability, working with both global 500 and SMEs in the energy, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, and tourism sectors. Prior to joining Delphi, Matt was Director of Sustainability for Imaginea Energy, leading strategy efforts associated with and the development and production of clean hydrocarbons that support a circular economy. He is recognized as one of Canada’s leading experts on energy system decarbonization and life cycle carbon intensity of energy products.

Matt holds a Master of Environmental Design degree from the University of Calgary, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Global Resource Systems from the University of British Columbia. He is also an Energy Futures Lab Ambassador, supporting the Lab’s efforts to deliver the energy system innovation that will enable Canada to compete in a net-zero world.