Green Bull Radio

In this episode, we dive into the crucial work of the Raincoast Conservation Foundation, exploring how they integrate scientific research and community partnerships to protect British Columbia's coastal ecosystems. Kristen Walters, Director of Salmon Habitat, Climate, and Policy, discusses the threats facing these environments, successful conservation projects, and the importance of public education and advocacy. Join us as we uncover how Raincoast is leading the way in environmental stewardship and sustainability.

Carmen Turner is a renowned Chief Sustainability Officer coach with a wealth of experience and insights into driving sustainability initiatives within organizations. Join us as we dive into her journey, uncover the essential skills for aspiring sustainability leaders, and explore the future of sustainability in business. 

Dr. Kendra Coulter is a Professor in Management and Organizational Studies at Western University's Huron University College in London, Ontario, a fellow of the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics in England, and a member of the Royal Society of Canada's College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists. In this episode we discuss embedding animal welfare in an ESG strategy.

Emmanuelle Palikuca is a team lead and senior ESG advisor with expertise at the intersection of sustainability and capital markets. Based in the U.K., she works with global companies across sectors on ESG materiality, ratings, and reporting, including global framework alignment to manage evolving investor needs. In this episode we discuss how to choose an ESG framework.

Rhona DelFrari is the Chief Sustainability Officer & EVP Stakeholder Engagement at Cenovus Energy. Her role on the executive team is to lead sustainability commitments and ensure ESG considerations are embedded in strategy and business decisions. In this episode we discuss how to build an effective ESG team.

Dr. Yrjo Koskinen is the BMO Professor of Sustainable and Transition Finance at the Haskayne School of Business in Calgary, Alberta. Previously he has been on the faculties of Stockholm School of Economics, Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. In this episode we explore why environmental performance increases profits for U.S. firms, but not for Canadian firms.

As Head of the ESG Practice Group at MLT Aikins, Conor Chell leads a team of sustainability professionals who advise clients on ESG strategy and program development, ESG activism and disclosure risks, and ESG policy development and training. Conor holds a Global Competent Boards Designation in ESG, a Certificate in Sustainable Finance and ESG from UC Berkeley School of Law and has been named a Top 40 Lawyer in Canada under the age of 40. In this episode we discuss ESG legal risks.

John Bromley is the founder and CEO of Charitable Impact, a software that enables charity and legacy giving. In this episode we discuss the intersection of Philanthropy and ESG.

Kookai Chaimahawong is the ESG partner at UpperStage Capital, an impact-focused private equity firm focused on the Canadian lower-middle market, driving sustainability and climate resilience in communities. As an ESG Partner, she sets the fund’s strategic direction on its impact and ESG strategies. In this episode we discuss ESG in private equity.

Jill Earthy is the CEO of InBC. InBC is a crown corporation that was launched in 2021 by the Government of British Columbia. As CEO of InBC, Jill is responsible for a strategic investment fund with $500 million to invest with a triple bottom line approach of valuing people, planet and profit for a more sustainable, inclusive and prosperous future for British Columbia. In this episode we discuss the provincial government's ESG investment fund.