Climate Change

Circular Economy

The circular economy represents a transformative economic model that eliminates waste and pollution through product lifecycle management and service-based business models.

A Sustainable Business Case Study – with VeriForm Inc.

VeriForm’s Paul Rak shares how over 100 low-cost sustainability projects have cut emissions and saved money. By involving employees, tracking data, and focusing on local impact, the company shows how sustainability can be practical, measurable, and good for business.

“What’s Happening with ESG in 2023?” with Sarah Keyes

2023 Energy and Carbon Trends

This episode covers how early 2023’s energy price drops are dampening urgency around sustainability, while the war in Ukraine keeps energy security top of mind. We discuss growing political resistance to Net Zero, the challenges of reshoring manufacturing in North America, and the expanding push for EVs and supporting infrastructure.

Climate Resiliency – with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

We dive into what climate resilience means for agriculture, highlighting tools and practices that help growers adapt to extreme weather. From drip irrigation and post-harvest water savings to region-specific research and farmer collaboration, the episode shows how growers in British Columbia are building resilience now.

Climate Modelling & Application in Agriculture – with AAFC

This episode explores how climate models are helping farmers adapt to changing conditions by guiding long-term crop planning and short-term decisions like irrigation and frost protection. Focusing on British Columbia, we discuss the importance of local data, the predictive power of climate tools, and the collaboration needed to build resilient agricultural systems.