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Pras Gengatharan is an Investment Specialist with a deep understanding of equities, the construction of investment portfolios and the implementation of strategies for effective portfolio management. He spent 12 years at JPMorgan Asset Management, where he was a Vice President in International Equities and now works in Sustainability at Deloitte UK. Pras lives in the United Kingdom, where he has be...

Juvarya Veltkamp​ is a Director at the Canada Climate Law Initiative. Canada Climate Law Initiative is a research initiative that examines the legal basis for boards and fiduciaries to report on climate risks and opportunities. Prior to this role, she was the Manager of Green Economy Initiatives at the Vancouver Economic Commission where she supported Vancouver's vision to become the ‘Greenest Cit...

Kali Taylor is a sustainable development professional and social entrepreneur who has established several new ventures including a global NGO. Kali has worked in areas such as green growth, climate change management, and NGO leadership. She’s currently based in Geneva, Switzerland where she works with the International Institute for Sustainable Development and the United Nations Sustainable Develo...

Kirstie Boyle is the CEO of Envirosoft, a Constellation software company that provides scalable emissions management and ESG reporting solutions. She is a leader and mentor in the technology community and sits on several boards. In this episode we discuss the role of technology in helping companies achieve their ESG goals.

Linda Chipesia is a lawyer who liaises with energy companies who have government permits to develop resources on traditional lands. Linda is the liaison between the Indian Resource Council (“IRC”) and Indian Oil and Gas Canada (“IOGC”). She is also a registered Trapline holder and Treaty 8. In this episode we discuss indigenous relations and sustainable development.

Nick Blitterswyk is the founder of UGE International, a developer of commercial and community solar projects primarily in the US and the Philippines. ​Nick founded UGE 12 years ago and has seen the renewable energy industry evolve incredibly fast during that time. Now with over 400MW of global experience, the collection of UGE businesses develops, engineers, builds, and finances innovative solar p...

The benefits of sustainable consumption are gaining attention among responsible investors, lenders, businesses and consumers. But it can be difficult to know how to lighten your personal footprint on the planet. In the next episode, Riana Topan, Campaign Manager at the Humane Society International Canada and founder of sustainable living website, Earth Wise discusses the lifestyle choices you can...

Tara Weber is the Western correspondent with BNN Bloomberg. Based in Alberta, much of her coverage focuses on the province’s oil and gas sector and its impact on the Canadian economy and abroad. In this episode we explore how companies are telling their sustainability stories to the media.

Rebeka Breder has been in the animal protection movement and law for over thirty years. She operates an animal law firm based in Vancouver, the only one of its kind in Western Canada. In this episode we discuss topics such as humane-washing, ag gag laws and why animal welfare is a material issue that, if not addressed, has sustainability and legal implications for businesses. *Disclaimer: The cont...

Milla Craig is the founder and president of Quebec-based, Millani. Milla helps pension funds, investment managers and public companies understand sustainable investing and sustainable business. In this episode we explore how Responsible Investing is being integrated into capital markets.

Dr. Wal Van Lierop is the Executive Chairman and Founding Partner of global venture capital fund, Chrysalix. Based in Vancouver, he launched Chrysalix in 2001 and is recognised for his expertise and thought leadership in industrial innovation, energy and cleantech. In episode 10 we discuss how VC’s screen for ESG in the companies they invest in, and why Wal is advocating for a shift from ESG to GS...

Randy Findlay discusses the board’s role in helping companies achieve sustainability. Randy retired in 2006 as president, director, and co-founder of Provident Energy Trust, an energy income trust based in Calgary that grew from $40M to $4.5B in five years. He’s board chair of Pembina Pipelines and a director of Superior Plus. He is a past director of numerous public and private companies and hold...

Rosa Rivero of Responsibility Matters joins us to discuss the fundamentals of ESG reporting. Rosa has led the development of sustainability reports for corporations across a variety of industries, including oil and gas, electric/gas utilities, fertilizers, chemicals, and heavy equipment. Today we discuss ESG reporting frameworks and materiality assessments.

Peter Leighton of RE Royalties joins us to discuss green royalty financing. RE Royalties finances investments made in renewable energy generation, energy efficiency management and sustainable infrastructure. In this episode we explore how and why this innovative finance company specializes in the growing renewable energy market.

We’re joined by a member of Suncor’s ESG and Sustainability team, Patrycja Drainville, to discuss ESG in Canada’s energy sector. In many ways, Canada’s energy sector is leading the way in ESG. As one of Canada’s largest organizations, I’m excited to explore Suncor’s environmental, social and governance approach.

We’re joined by Meghan Harris-Nye at EY. On this episode we discuss the basics of climate change and the various ways corporate Canada is addressing the challenge.

We’re joined by the CEO of Forum for Women Entrepreneurs, Paulina Cameron. COVID has shifted more emphasis on ESG performance, particularly on the S. In this episode we explore the S in ESG - Social factors. Social factors consider how organizations treat stakeholders such as employees, customers, local communities and suppliers. This episode focuses specifically on the importance of diversity and...

A conversation with the CEO of Foresight Cleantech Accelerator, Jeanette Jackson. Foresight is a cleantech ecosystem accelerator that’s developing a world-class cleantech industry across Canada. Jeanette’s a multi-award winning sustainability champion, a sought-after public speaker, and an advisor to the cleantech industry. On this episode we discuss the state of the cleantech industry and how com...

We’re joined by Sarah Keyes at ESG Global Advisors. I wanted to talk with Sarah because there’s few people who formally work specifically in the ESG space in North America. And there’s a growing realization that ESG criteria can have an impact on the long-term success of a company. Companies that manage these factors often experience lower risk, lower cost of capital, better operational performanc...

The fundamentals of ESG compliance, transparency and trends. In this episode we explore the basics of ESG with University of Calgary finance professor, Dr. Yrjo Koskinen.

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