Episodes

Plastic. This one word has taken on monumental weight in today's economic and environmental conversations. And yet, I am sure all of us have come in contact with dozens or more plastic products over the past 24 hours alone. Could the solution possibly lie in recycling plastic at an industrial level? Jonathan B.-Mailhot joins host Lauren Scott as they nerd out on all things recycling and upcycling, from how plastic is even recycled, the ways in which it can be integrated into products, the rol...

How Entrepreneurs and Technologists Might Just Save the Day If you have been listening to The Resilience Report for a little while, it will come as no surprise that I deeply believe that innovation (from entrepreneurs and business leaders) is going to be what helps us take meaningful environmental action. Learning more about these brilliant minds and their businesses is truly where I draw my energy from in regularly recommitting to this work. In other words, I believe that in innovation, we ...

Our next episode covers a topic that is so deeply important for businesses and leaders actively pursuing a better future. As someone who has volunteered on the conservation side and worked on the development side (through my time in renewables and green buildings), I have seen this topic play the deciding role. Truly at the intersection of environmental and social protection and economic development is the topic of environmental impact assessment. Our next guest is an expert in the field and sh...

Join host Lauren Scott for a solo episode as she to dives into two words that we hear quite often in the business space, especially when talking about environmental responsibility: the first is that of greenwashing and the 2nd is newer and it's called green hushing. We tackle these concepts on The Resilience Report is that these are actually two important considerations that businesses and leaders need to keep in mind as they really pave the way for more sustainable solutions. Message us your ...

Have you ever met someone for the first time, and, within minutes, you knew they were bound for greatness? These are those rare individuals whose positive energy is contagious, they are have a genuine zest for life, and they typically also have a clear vision as to where they are going. Well, the first time I met Emilie Nketiah, I had just that thought. And I am so excited to be able to share some of her charisma, energy, and wisdom with you today on this episode. So who is Emily? She’s an ex...

Our next guest has a deep, proven track record in the world of digital advertising consulting. And, as you will hear throughout this episode, Ahmed Elshinnawy is now applying his industry experience to disrupt the corporate world through a sustainability lens. With more than 15 years working for some of the biggest names in consulting, Ahmed knows what it means to support his customers on their respective journeys. With many corporations now exploring how to improve their environmental and soci...

If you or your company are interested in reducing your environmental impact, you have likely already heard the term “Net Zero”. These commitments to reducing emissions can be made by organizations, municipalities and even counties. Furthermore, if you are someone who is looking to invest in environmentally-responsible companies, this is likely a term that you are on the lookout for. That being said, reading through countless corporate sustainability reports can be a very long, somewhat confusi...

Hassan Shahriar has over a decade of experience in the renewable energy sector, and is the founder of ADAPTR Inc., a tech company providing solutions for the rapidly-growing hybrid renewables and microgrid markets in Canada and abroad. In this episode, he and host Lauren Scott talk about the state of renewables in North America, the complexities of integrating into the grid, his work at Toronto’s WindShare Co-operative, and how he ended up in this field. (0:00) Intro (2:23) Hassan in his own w...

Chantal has spent the last two decades designing solutions to activate sustainability across the globe. She has implemented projects with momentous impact tracking CO2 equivalents and benefits to people and communities along with cost savings as key success metrics. Currently serving as Head of ESG at Knight Frank Investment Management, Chantal has experience in the real estate, hospitality, and higher education sectors. Her resume includes highlights such as having launched the world's first wh...

Welcome! In this first episode, host Lauren Scott shares the "why" behind The Resilience Report. Are you a business leader or an entrepreneur keen on making a positive environmental impact, but not sure where to start? Are you perhaps feeling overwhelmed with the current state of the climate and have moments of feeling helpless? Then you have come to the right place! Our guests are business leaders and entrepreneurs (or, as I like to call them, ecopreneurs!) that are disrupting the corporate...