The Resilience Report
Welcome to The Resilience Report, join host Lauren Scott as we share the latest on companies engaging in inspirational solutions for our planet, and engage with ecopreneurs and lighthouse leaders disrupting their respective industries in pursuit of better, more resilient business.
Lauren Scott has spent the last decade working in the cleantech space, and specializes in translating climate initiatives into meaningful action to deliver on commitments to the building and renewables sectors. Her marketing and communications background is leveraged to promote social and environmental responsibility as an approachable, yet critical part of business operations. Scott’s career has been marked by being named one of Montreal’s Top 50 Women Leaders (2022), by her nomination as a 2020 Woman of Inspiration by the Universal Women's Network, as well as being shortlisted as Industry Woman of the Year by the ControlTrends Awards (2020).
Episodes
55 episodes
Sustainable Design: Using Science to Solve Global Challenges ft. Todd Bracher (Chief Design Advisor, Industrial Designer)
Todd is the founder of BRACHER, an Industrial Design and Advisory firm. With over 25 years of experience, Todd integrates design, science, and business to drive sustained growth. He has launched over 200 products, secured two dozen patents, and...
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Sustainable Activewear: Meet the Canadian Brand Doing it Right ft. Cynthia Savard (ORAKI)
From making 100% of their apparel here in Canada to designing with recycled and bio-based materials to reshaping how we think about ethical production and supply chains, Cynthia Savard and her team at ORAKI are proving that fashion can be both ...
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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 honest, some might a...
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The Sustainable Business Transformation Playbook ft. Julia Binder & Knut Haanaes (IMD)
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, practical support to busi...
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The ROI of Getting Outside ft. Mary Anne Ivison (Let's Take This Outside Podcast)
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 their performance and e...
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California: Making Corporate Emissions Reporting Mandatory ft. Catherine Atkin (Carbon Accountable)
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 Director of <...
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Sustainable Kitchenware: Why Utility and Aesthetics Matter ft. Avishai Greenstein (Bamboozle Home)
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...
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Digital Infrastructure: United in Carbon Accounting and Reductions ft. Miranda Gardiner (iMasons Climate Accord)
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 efficien...
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Best of 2024: What it Will Take for Businesses and Leaders to be Resilient Going Forward
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...
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ESG Consulting: Bridging the Investor and Company Gap ft. Milla Craig (Millani Inc.)
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 feeling overwhelmed...
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The State of Renewable Energy and Storage: 2025 Preview ft. ADAPTR Inc., Climate First Bank, Brevian Energy, Nostromo Energy
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 in sol...
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The Current State of Corporate Sustainability ft. Lauren Scott (The Resilience Report)
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, the Canadian arm of...
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Sustainable Fashion: The Eco-Friendly Swap You Need ft. Annette Nguyen (Shwap Club)
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 tricks up my...
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29:01
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 Repo...
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How Employee Wellbeing Leads to a Sustainable Workplace and Bottom Line ft. Lori Saitz (Zen Rabbit)
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 this for yourself or...
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32:02
Designing a More Sustainable Jewelry Industry ft. Elaine Kim Smith & Leslie Hoolaeff (Lover's Tempo)
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 certi...
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Sustainable Mattresses: A Much Needed Wake Up Call ft. Christian Schmidt (Black Sheep Mattress Co.)
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 environme...
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Values-Based Banking: Changing Finance to Finance Change ft. Lauren Dubé (Climate First Bank)
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 every one of us is that...
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Eradicating Food Waste One Juice at a Time ft. David Cote (LOOP Mission)
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 c...
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Commercial Building Energy Storage: Combat Energy Costs, Intermittent Renewables and Emissions ft. Yoram Ashery (Nostromo Energy)
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 contribut...
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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 ...
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Truthful Storytelling: Getting Real About Sustainability Storytelling ft. Lauren Scott (The Resilience Report)
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 greatest ...
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Want to Work in Wellness? Try a Job in Sustainability ft. Lauren Scott (The Resilience Report)
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 into the influence ...
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Tax Incentives: Saving Commercial Buildings Money and Emissions ft. Abby Massey (TaxTaker)
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.
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