Episodes

Circularity 101: Get to know the basics for business leaders
March 19, 2025

Circularity 101: Get to know the basics for business leaders

Like any growing industry, certain terms gain momentum over time. In the sustainable business space, we have seen this over recent years with terms like emissions, CO2 avoidance, carbon neutral, net positive and more. To be h...

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The Sustainable Business Transformation Playbook ft. Julia Binder & Knut Haanaes (IMD)
March 5, 2025

The Sustainable Business Transformation Playbook ft. Julia Binder & K…

Professors Julia Binder and Knut Haanaes co-edited the new book “Leading the Sustainable Business Transformation: A Playbook from IMD”. In it they bring together renowned IMD thought leaders to offer action-orientated, practi...

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The ROI of Getting Outside ft. Mary Anne Ivison (Let's Take This Outside Podcast)
Feb. 19, 2025

The ROI of Getting Outside ft. Mary Anne Ivison (Let's Take This Outs…

Our next guest is the host of the podcast, cleverly titled “Let’s Take This Outside”: Mary Anne Ivison. The show focuses on athletes, outdoor professionals, and scientists about their connection to nature, how it affects thei...

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California: Making Corporate Emissions Reporting Mandatory ft. Catherine Atkin (Carbon Accountable)
Feb. 5, 2025

California: Making Corporate Emissions Reporting Mandatory ft. Cather…

If sustainability were a professional sport (and let’s face it, sometimes it certainly can feel like it!) our next guest would be in the first round draft pick. I am so honored to be joined by Catherine Atkin, Co-Founder and ...

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Sustainable Kitchenware: Why Utility and Aesthetics Matter ft. Avishai Greenstein (Bamboozle Home)
Jan. 22, 2025

Sustainable Kitchenware: Why Utility and Aesthetics Matter ft. Avisha…

Avishai (Avi) Greenstein is the innovator behind Bamboozle , the brand that helped composting become an urban household must with its eco-chic countertop bin. Before launching Bamboozle in 2016, Avi innovated a new plant-base...

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Digital Infrastructure: United in Carbon Accounting and Reductions ft. Miranda Gardiner (iMasons Climate Accord)
Jan. 8, 2025

Digital Infrastructure: United in Carbon Accounting and Reductions ft…

Miranda Gardiner is the Executive Director of the iMasons Climate Accord. With over 16 years of experience, Miranda brings extensive industry knowledge in green buildings, energy and water efficiency, and sustainable master plans and policies. She most recently served as the Global Manager, Data Ce…

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Best of 2024: What it Will Take for Businesses and Leaders to be Resilient Going Forward
Dec. 25, 2024

Best of 2024: What it Will Take for Businesses and Leaders to be Resi…

Our "Best of 2004" episode is a heartfelt thank you to all of our listeners and guests for being part of The Resilience Report. Your support, feedback and desire for positive impact is truly magical! Finance (our most downloaded topic in 2024!) Lauren Ott, Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships @ …

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ESG Consulting: Bridging the Investor and Company Gap ft. Milla Craig (Millani Inc.)
Dec. 11, 2024

ESG Consulting: Bridging the Investor and Company Gap ft. Milla Craig…

Sustainability in the corporate world is changing so quickly. Over the past few years alone, investors, boards and companies have suddenly all had to understand the ESG considerations of their respective ecosystems. Many are ...

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The State of Renewable Energy and Storage: 2025 Preview ft. ADAPTR Inc., Climate First Bank, Brevian Energy, Nostromo Energy
Nov. 27, 2024

The State of Renewable Energy and Storage: 2025 Preview ft. ADAPTR In…

As we get closer to wrapping up the year, numerous reports are coming out regarding the state of renewables around the world. At a very high, macro level, we are investing more in renewable energy than ever before, especially...

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The Current State of Corporate Sustainability ft. Lauren Scott (The Resilience Report)
Nov. 13, 2024

The Current State of Corporate Sustainability ft. Lauren Scott (The R…

For those who don’t know, an important part of my sustainability journey involved philanthropic work in the environmental space. Core to this was the time I served on the board of directors for Sierra Club Canada Foundation, ...

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Sustainable Fashion: The Eco-Friendly Swap You Need ft. Annette Nguyen (Shwap Club)
Oct. 30, 2024

Sustainable Fashion: The Eco-Friendly Swap You Need ft. Annette Nguye…

As much as I love sustainability, I also love fashion. Over the past decade or so, I have consciously tried to marry these two ideas together by proactively trying to find sustainable fashion solutions. One of the number one ...

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5 Things to Know Before Starting a Career in Sustainability
Oct. 16, 2024

5 Things to Know Before Starting a Career in Sustainability

Are you thinking of starting or transitioning into a career in sustainability? These are 5 things that host Lauren Scott wish she knew before starting out in the space over a decade ago! On this solo episode of The Resilience Report, Lauren discussed the importance of cross-functional collaboration…

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How Employee Wellbeing Leads to a Sustainable Workplace and Bottom Line ft. Lori Saitz (Zen Rabbit)
Oct. 2, 2024

How Employee Wellbeing Leads to a Sustainable Workplace and Bottom Li…

Having seen so many well intentioned professionals burn out when working on causes they truly care about, I wanted to find someone to speak to you, our listeners, about employee wellbeing. And whether you are thinking about t...

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Designing a More Sustainable Jewelry Industry ft. Elaine Kim Smith & Leslie Hoolaeff (Lover's Tempo)
Sept. 18, 2024

Designing a More Sustainable Jewelry Industry ft. Elaine Kim Smith & …

Progress over perfection is a mindset that the sustainability movement would greatly benefit from to get more businesses and leaders on board. Lover's Tempo , a Vancouver-based, B Corp and Living Wage certified, carbon neutra...

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Sustainable Mattresses: A Much Needed Wake Up Call ft. Christian Schmidt (Black Sheep Mattress Co.)
Sept. 4, 2024

Sustainable Mattresses: A Much Needed Wake Up Call ft. Christian Schm…

Black Sheep Mattress Co. began with a belief that there was a more sustainable and beneficial way to make and sell mattresses. Developed from a growing awareness of the negative health and environmental impacts of conventiona...

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Values-Based Banking: Changing Finance to Finance Change ft. Lauren Dubé (Climate First Bank)
Aug. 21, 2024

Values-Based Banking: Changing Finance to Finance Change ft. Lauren D…

Listeners of The Resilience Report are clearly looking for a podcast in finance, because every time we have a guest on, the reaction is always so positive. And one angle we have yet to dive into but that impacts each and ever...

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Eradicating Food Waste One Juice at a Time ft. David Cote (LOOP Mission)
Aug. 7, 2024

Eradicating Food Waste One Juice at a Time ft. David Cote (LOOP Missi…

LOOP Mission rescues perfectly good fruits and veggies that would have been thrown out simply for aesthetic reasons like shape and size. Then they make delicious & healthy products like cold-pressed juices (a weekly staple in...

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Commercial Building Energy Storage: Combat Energy Costs, Intermittent Renewables and Emissions ft. Yoram Ashery (Nostromo Energy)
July 24, 2024

Commercial Building Energy Storage: Combat Energy Costs, Intermittent…

Nostromo Energy offers true sustainability through energy storage. More specifically, the company accelerates the renewable energy revolution by reducing our reliance on fossil-based energy while contributing to a more stable...

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Taco Bell Tackles Sustainability ft. Missy Schaaphok (Taco Bell)
July 10, 2024

Taco Bell Tackles Sustainability ft. Missy Schaaphok (Taco Bell)

Our next guest, Missy Schaaphok , is a fellow hybrid leader at an iconic brand: Taco Bell. Her superpowers? Sustainability AND nutrition. As someone who has always had a passion for food and nutrition and its impact on the en...

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Truthful Storytelling: Getting Real About Sustainability Storytelling ft. Lauren Scott (The Resilience Report)
June 26, 2024

Truthful Storytelling: Getting Real About Sustainability Storytelling…

I’m excited to share this next episode with you, as it is our very first crossover podcast episode of The Resilience Report! While some excel and focus on being the most interesting person in the room, I have found the greate...

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Want to Work in Wellness? Try a Job in Sustainability ft. Lauren Scott (The Resilience Report)
June 12, 2024

Want to Work in Wellness? Try a Job in Sustainability ft. Lauren Scot…

On this solo episode, host Lauren Scott discusses the intersection between wellness and sustainability, highlighting the significant growth of the wellness industry and its connection to environmental responsibility. We dive ...

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Tax Incentives: Saving Commercial Buildings Money and Emissions ft. Abby Massey (TaxTaker)
May 29, 2024

Tax Incentives: Saving Commercial Buildings Money and Emissions ft. A…

Taxes. Not exactly everyone’s favorite topic. Tax incentives, however, can be very interesting, especially when it comes to saving money, energy and subsequent emissions in the commercial building space. And today we have an absolute expert in this space, Abby Massey, to walk us through what these …

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Revolutionizing Beauty: Sustainable and Inclusive Cosmetics ft. Jenn Harper (Cheekbone Beauty)
May 15, 2024

Revolutionizing Beauty: Sustainable and Inclusive Cosmetics ft. Jenn …

Jenn Harper is not just a name in the beauty industry; she's a revolution. An award-winning social entrepreneur and international speaker, Jenn is the trailblazing founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics—a brand that has gracefully painted the ideals of sustainability and inclusion onto a glo…

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Using Technology to Decrease Food Waste and Your Grocery Bill ft. Jonathan Defoy (FoodHero)
May 1, 2024

Using Technology to Decrease Food Waste and Your Grocery Bill ft. Jon…

Jonathan Defoy is the Founder and CEO of FoodHero , an app that brings merchants and consumers together to sell surplus food that would otherwise end up in landfill. FoodHero bridges the gap between these two groups with its ...

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