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Green Bull Radio

By Kendall Titchener

Podcast that highlights how environment, social + governance (#ESG) benefits shareholders, stakeholders + the future of our planet. Notable individuals are interviewed to provide thought leadership, best practices and anecdotes about this fast-changing space.

Hosted by Kendall Titchener.

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How to Choose an ESG Framework

How to Choose an ESG Framework

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.


Feb 01, 202420:19
How to Build an Effective ESG Team

How to Build an Effective ESG Team

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.
Dec 01, 202326:56
Why Environmental Performance Increases Profits for U.S. Firms, But Not for Canadian Firms.

Why Environmental Performance Increases Profits for U.S. Firms, But Not for Canadian Firms.

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.
Oct 06, 202324:11
ESG Legal Risks

ESG Legal Risks

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.

Aug 01, 202322:01
Investing in Impact: The Intersection of Philanthropy and ESG

Investing in Impact: The Intersection of Philanthropy and ESG

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.
Jun 01, 202325:37
ESG in Private Equity

ESG in Private Equity

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.
Apr 03, 202324:30
A Provincial Government's ESG Investment Fund

A Provincial Government's ESG Investment Fund

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.
Feb 07, 202324:07
ESG Rating Agencies

ESG Rating Agencies

David Photiadis is Senior Director, Sustainability at The Delphi Group. Based in Toronto, he has a heavy focus on the technical aspects of sustainability. In this episode we discuss ESG rating agencies.
Jan 02, 202329:57
The Provincial Government's Role in Advancing ESG

The Provincial Government's Role in Advancing ESG

Ravi Kahlon is British Columbia’s Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation. B.C.’s budget and economic plan indicate that the government is prioritising ESG factors. In this episode we discuss the provincial government's role in advancing ESG.
Nov 07, 202214:20
Can Bitcoin be Green?

Can Bitcoin be Green?

Peter Van Garderen is technical lead for the Centree project. Centree is using blockchain NFTs to tokenize mature trees and incentivize their conservation. In this episode we discuss blockchain technology, its environmental impact, and how Centree leverages this technology to promote tree conservation.
Jun 01, 202240:41
Social Impact Real Estate Investment Trusts

Social Impact Real Estate Investment Trusts

Ravi Mann is president of PROPetual REIT, a Real Estate Investment Trust which focuses on real estate land development projects across Metro Vancouver. PROPetual REIT’s mission is to make land development investment opportunities accessible to everyone. In this episode we discuss social impact REITs and the rise of impact investing.
Apr 04, 202250:19
Why Water is an ESG Issue

Why Water is an ESG Issue

Alan Shapiro leads Foresight Canada's waterNEXT network, bringing together stakeholders from across the water innovation ecosystem to accelerate the commercialization and adoption of Canadian water technologies for the world’s most pressing water challenges. He also consults under Shapiro and Company. In this episode we discuss why water is an ESG issue.
Mar 03, 202218:58
The 2022 ESG Outlook

The 2022 ESG Outlook

Sarah Keyes is the CEO of ESG Global Advisors. She is an ESG and climate change expert with over a decade of experience as a thought leader, consultant, facilitator, and auditor. She regularly presents to Executive teams and Boards of Directors on the link between ESG and climate change with financial and operational performance and long-term value. In this episode we discuss the 2022 ESG outlook.
Feb 16, 202212:30
Social Justice and Animal Welfare in Canadian Indigenous Communities

Social Justice and Animal Welfare in Canadian Indigenous Communities

Leah is a Mother, and educator from Muskeg Lake Cree Nation with roots in Cote First Nation in Saskatchewan. She co-founded Save Rez Dogs, an Indigenous based grassroots initiative and call to action for communities to gather resources and develop their own dog management plans. When she’s not teaching, she does consulting and presentations for various audiences on the crisis of Indigenous Animal Welfare and Building Community Readiness. Save Rez Dogs is a volunteer, social profit that’s 100% crowd-funded. In this episode we discuss the social justice issues in indigenous communities, the impact on humans and animals and what Canadians can do to take action to support change.

Please consider donating to, volunteering with or adopting from:
• Save Rez Dogs
• RainCoast Dog Rescue
• Saving Grace Animal Society
• Save a Dog Network Canada
• Manitoba Animal Alliance
• Northern Hope Dog Rescue
• Rocky Mountain Animal Rescue
Jan 03, 202231:01
The Circular Economy and our Oceans

The Circular Economy and our Oceans

Vincent Kneefel is a Sustainability and Circular Economy professional who has worked in international leadership roles for Accenture, the United Nations and WWF. Vincent has expertise in Circular Economy, Energy Transition, Smart Buildings and Cities, and Nature Conservation. He is an award-winning underwater photographer and author on ocean conservation topics. In this episode we discuss the circular economy and our oceans.
Dec 02, 202132:44
Food Systems and the Plant-Based Economy

Food Systems and the Plant-Based Economy

Matthew Glover is the Managing Director at Veg Capital. He created the popular Veganuary campaign, along with his wife Jane Land, which encourages people to try vegan for January, and works with the corporate world to develop more plant-based options. In this episode, we discuss the plant-based economy and why our food system is an ESG issue.
Nov 10, 202140:19
Business and Human Rights: Canada’s New S in ESG

Business and Human Rights: Canada’s New S in ESG

Isobel O’Connell is a globally recognised ESG strategist and award honoree with a particular interest in the emerging issues relating to the S (social) of ESG. Isobel’s work is concentrated on stakeholder engagement, social value creation, impact & risk assessment, strategy and disclosures. Notably in 2020, she was appointed as a Research Fellow at Columbia University’s Center for the Study of Human Rights’ professional certificate program in New York City. In this episode, we explore the growing interest in business and human rights, and the role investors play in incorporating it to create financial and social value.
Oct 12, 202129:42
Shareholder Activism

Shareholder Activism

Alyssa Barry is a Principal and Co-Founder at irlabs. She has over 15-years of investor relations, capital markets and corporate communications experience. An activist by nature, she has raised over $1 billion of capital, led some of Canada’s most successful activism campaigns, managed M&A transactions and enhanced board governance frameworks. She was formerly Head of Strategy – Operations and Communications at Artis REIT, Vice-President of Capital Markets and Communications at Sandpiper Group and Manager, Investor Relations at Amica Mature Lifestyles Inc. In this episode we explore the link between shareholder activism and ESG.
Aug 27, 202139:44
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Canada’s Indigenous Economy

The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Canada’s Indigenous Economy

Jeffrey Cyr is the Managing Partner at Raven Indigenous Capital Partners. He brings an Indigenous approach to venture capital and investment management, combined with innovation in social finance tools for Indigenous communities in Canada. In this episode we discuss the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Indigenous economy in Canada.
Jun 11, 202158:36
Sustainable Cities

Sustainable Cities

Christina Salmhofer is a Sustainability Strategist at the City of Stockholm. She works in sustainable urban development to help government and industry achieve sustainability goals. Her current focus is the Stockholm Royal Seaport, one of the largest urban development areas in Sweden and Europe. In 2009, Stockholm City Council decided that Stockholm Royal Seaport would become fossil fuel free, and be a role model for sustainable urban development. In this episode we discuss how the city of Stockholm is integrating sustainability and ESG into its urban planning and infrastructure strategy.
May 24, 202148:48
ESG Certifications and Designations

ESG Certifications and Designations

Helle Bank Jørgensen is a globally recognized sustainability, climate change, and ESG advisor with 30 years of experience helping global companies and investors turn sustainability into strong and reliable financial results. She’s worked with hundreds of world-leading companies, including IKEA, Nike, and Shell. Helle is the CEO of Competent Boards, which offers the global online ESG Competent Boards Certificate & Designation Program. In this episode we discuss ESG certifications and designations.
Apr 23, 202143:41
The Just Transition to a Net-Zero Economy

The Just Transition to a Net-Zero Economy

Elizabeth Shirt is a recognized energy, sustainability, and clean technology expert. She has spent her career working with industry, innovators, investors, governments and environmental organizations in pursuit of the policy, technical, financial and cultural solutions that will help accelerate a cleaner, more sustainable future. As Managing Director of GLOBE Series, she leads a passionate and highly skilled team that convenes the innovators and changemakers who are accelerating the clean economy. In this episode we discuss the just transition to a net-zero economy. Use the code GREENBULL10 for a discount to #GLOBECapital 2021 April 13-15
Apr 01, 202130:26
Careers in ESG

Careers in ESG

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 been collaborating with think tanks, policymakers and activist investors using his expert insights into the world of investment management. In this episode we discuss careers in ESG.
Mar 22, 202119:54
Climate Law, Policy and Governance

Climate Law, Policy and Governance

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 City in the World’. In this episode we discuss how climate change is being integrated into law, policy, and governance.
Mar 01, 202136:48
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

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 Development Goals Lab. In this episode we discuss the Sustainable Development Goals and some of the innovative work the United Nations is doing to create global cohesion to tackle some of the world’s most challenging issues.
Feb 16, 202139:00
ESG Technologies

ESG Technologies

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.
Feb 09, 202128:55
Indigenous Relations and Sustainable Development

Indigenous Relations and Sustainable Development

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.
Feb 01, 202145:42
Commercial and Community Solar

Commercial and Community Solar

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 projects around the world. In this episode we discuss the business case for commercial solar and how this fast-growing market provides a unique value proposition for companies and communities.
Jan 26, 202143:18
Sustainable Lifestyle Choices

Sustainable Lifestyle Choices

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 make to do your part and live a more sustainable life.
Jan 14, 202128:15
Telling your Sustainability Story to Media

Telling your Sustainability Story to Media

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.
Dec 08, 202022:37
Animal Welfare for Corporate Sustainability

Animal Welfare for Corporate Sustainability

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 content provided in this episode is for general information purposes only. It is not intended to provide legal advice or opinions of any kind.
Dec 03, 202001:10:23
Responsible Investing

Responsible Investing

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.
Oct 26, 202037:51
Shifting from ESG to GSE - A Cleantech Venture Capitalist Weighs in

Shifting from ESG to GSE - A Cleantech Venture Capitalist Weighs in

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 GSE.
Oct 19, 202035:01
ESG: the Board’s Role

ESG: the Board’s Role

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 holds an ICD designation. In this episode we explore the role governance plays in achieving corporate sustainability.
Oct 13, 202040:00
ESG Reporting and Frameworks

ESG Reporting and Frameworks

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.
Oct 07, 202014:60
Green Royalty Financing

Green Royalty Financing

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.
Sep 24, 202034:28
ESG in Canada’s Energy Sector

ESG in Canada’s Energy Sector

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.
Sep 11, 202031:47
Corporate Canada and Climate Change

Corporate Canada and Climate Change

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.
Sep 02, 202033:16
Exploring S Factors in ESG - Diversity and Inclusion

Exploring S Factors in ESG - Diversity and Inclusion

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 inclusion.
Aug 27, 202011:42
Canada’s Cleantech Ecosystem
Aug 18, 202028:59
Bridging the Gap Between Companies and Investors on ESG Factors

Bridging the Gap Between Companies and Investors on ESG Factors

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 performance and better share price performance over the longer term. We discuss how these factors impact performance and how to bridge the gap between companies and investors.
Aug 13, 202047:39
ESG 101

ESG 101

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.
Jul 13, 202032:45
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Jun 14, 202000:27