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RSS Feed Building a Carbon Capture Enterprise with Derrick and Stephen Emsley
With a vision to plant over 1 billion trees by 2030, the co-founders (and cousins) of tentree, Derrick Emsley and Stephen Emsley, believe that big change starts small. From humble beginnings in Saskatchewan, the tentree story will inspire you with its creative business model and resulting global impact.
Read MoreWhere’s The Human in Infrastructure? with Marianne Lefever
How we design our cities has a huge impact on people's health and wellness. In a recent series of articles, Marianne Lefever explores the complex interconnections of health and infrastructure, and the challenges and opportunities facing cities around the world.
Read MorePartnerships For The Future with Pat Boucher
We’re better together, right? There’s no “I” in team. There are dozens of ways to say it, but no matter which we choose, working together is sometimes easier said than done. In this episode Pat Boucher, the Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer for the Canada Border Services Agency, explores the role of government in society.
Read MoreThe Evolution of Green with Thomas Mueller
Construction has a significant environmental footprint and at the same time, lags other industries in technology adoption. But there are some advancements that have been made (think LEED Certification) which have fundamentally changed the way we build and renovate. Thomas Mueller, founding director and CEO of the Canada Green Building Council, shares his thoughts on how building owners can further embrace green building strategies in the fight against climate change.
Read MoreMeasure What Matters with Aaron Lambie
Community engagement is often a requirement in industrial projects and as part of the formal RFP process. Today many organizations claim that it is a priority, but how do you know whether they’ve delivered? Objective metrics for social impact are a critical element lacking in supply chains. Aaron Lambie, President, and CEO of Social Awareness Group, discusses the challenges facing the industrial sector when it comes to collecting and measuring social impact data.
Read MoreTruck Loads of Change with Kathy Tuccaro
Kathy Tuccaro, was faced with a decision–take a leap of faith and train to be a heavy equipment operator or risk falling back into a life of uncertainty and pain. Kathy’s story and the outcome of her choices will inspire you. Listen to Kathy as she discusses why more women should join the trades and how organizations and male peers can help create an environment that welcomes and promotes diversity in non-traditional roles.
Read MoreFinancing a Better Future with Jay-Ann Gilfoy
In the last year, we’ve seen sustainable and purpose-driven financing policy skyrocket. Vancity Community Investment Bank has built its business around values-based investment, committing to a more sustainable future using the tools of finance. Jay-Ann Gilfoy discusses the unique opportunity Canada has right now to lead its economy with values-based banking and investment, in order to create a more sustainable future.
Read MoreChanging Toilets, Changing Lives with Marc Soberano
The construction industry has a massive impact on the Canadian economy and faces a significant labour shortage At the same time, there are people struggling to overcome socially structured barriers to employment. What if construction companies hired and trained these people? Tim talks with Marc Soberano, Executive Director of BuildingUp, about this win-win solution.
Read MoreA Framework for Equity with Renee Cheng
The data on diversity is clear – firms with diverse talent and inclusive cultures come out ahead. Yet, the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry lags on key performance indicators around diversity and inclusion. In this episode, Jen Hancock talks with Renee Cheng, the Dean of the College of Built Environments at the University of Washington. An advocate for equity in the built environment, Renee explores what the building industry must do to remain relevant.
Read MoreA Community Mindset with William Azaroff
Brightside and its CEO, William Azaroff, build communities for those who need it most, and we mean that quite literally. Brightside is a private-sector, non-profit affordable housing organization that owns and manages 26 buildings with almost 1000 units across Vancouver for people who struggle to meet market housing demands. Listen to hear more about how they work to build a better housing experience for Vancouver’s most vulnerable communities with a community-based mindset.
Read MoreRaising Sustainability with Tim Faveri
In 2019 Maple Leaf Foods announced it was the first global protein producer to be carbon neutral – an incredible achievement that took the dedication and input of its entire organization. Vice President in Sustainability, Tim Faveri, speaks about the focus on environmental protection, animal welfare, employee engagement, and digital transformation. And how the team at Maple Leaf Foods set out to redefine the way protein is produced and become the most sustainable protein company on earth.
Read MoreTriple Bottom Line
The world is changing faster than ever before. Leaders can and should use existing business models to make a difference and solve the world’s greatest challenges. Welcome to the Building Good Podcast where hosts Tim Coldwell and Jen Hancock meet with leaders changing the industry and discuss how we can build a better world together.
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