TMU CSR Institute zoom session: Navigating the Evolving Global Business Environment - In Conversation with Hentie Dirker, Chief Sustainability & Integrity Officer at AtkinsRéalis

The Institute for the Study of Corporate Social Responsibility at Toronto Metropolitan University*(TMU) is pleased to present an online Zoom session, Navigating the Evolving Global Business Environment: In Conversation with Hentie Dirker, Chief Sustainability & Integrity Officer at AtkinsRéalis on Friday, January 16, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm EST (details below).

To register (no cost, everyone welcome) click HERE (external link)  then press the "get tickets" button. Space is limited, so register soon.

To access Zoom on Friday, January 16 at 12:00 pm EST, click HERE (external link)  to patch in for the live session. This session is exclusively a zoom event: there is no in-person component. The session will be recorded and will be accessible after the fact on the TMU CSR Institute website.

Information will be provided during the session re: how to submit questions.

About this Session

AtkinsRéalis (external link)  , created by the integration of long-standing organizations (Atkins, F&G and SNC Lavalin) dating back to 1911, is a world-leading engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. They describe themselves as creating sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems -- deploying global capabilities locally to their clients and delivering unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. AtkinsRéalis operates in over 50 countries and has a diverse workforce of more than 37,000 employees representing over 130 nationalities and speaking more than 70 languages. In the current, fast-evolving, turbulent operating environment, multinationals such as AtkinsRéalis face the prospect of disruptions in global supply chains for essential materials and technologies needed for large infrastructure and clean energy projects. Geopolitical changes are introducing new, fragmented, or even conflicting regulations and policies across different jurisdictions, increasing compliance costs and the risk of non-compliance penalties. Given its past history (between 2001 and 2011) of governance issues (e.g., fraud and corruption @SNC-Lavalin), AtkinsRéalis faces heightened scrutiny to maintain a strong culture of integrity and responsible governance, especially when dealing with public sector contracts and third parties in politically sensitive environments.

About the Speaker

Dr. Hentie Dirker (external link) , as the AtkinsRéalis Chief Sustainability and Integrity Officer, is responsible for the firm’s overall compliance posture. Dr. Dirker joined AtkinsRéalis from Siemens where he was previously the Regional Compliance Officer for Canada. He holds an Electrical and Electronic Degree in Engineering, as well as Master’s and Doctoral Degrees in Engineering Management. Hentie is ideally positioned to provide insights on how a culture of integrity can unite a global business. As Hentie has said, “Integrity is the cornerstone of how we operate, from maintaining robust internal controls and integrating best practices into our operations to providing consistent, ongoing training for employees."

About the Moderator

Dr. Kernaghan Webb holds Bachelor's, Masters and Doctorate degrees in law, and is an Associate Professor in the Toronto Metropolitan University Department of Law and Business. He is also the Founding Director of the TMU Institute for the Study of Corporate Social Responsibility. Prof. Webb's extensive law and regulation research and publications have among other things been cited and quoted  (external link) by the Supreme Court of Canada. Dr. Webb has also been employed by or advised governments and inter-governmental bodies, and he has been on the board of directors or otherwise assisted private sector, civil society organizations on regulatory matters. Professor Webb was appointed Special Advisor to the UN Global Compact regarding the development of the ISO 26000 social responsibility standard, he has played leadership roles in the development of international and national social and economic standards, and received international and national recognition for his leadership.

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