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The ingenuity effect, a BBA podcast hosted by Sandrine Rastello, explores existing and yet-to-be invented solutions to help transform the energy and natural resources sector.

Episodes

  1. Shaping the future of oil and gas

    09/09/2025

    Shaping the future of oil and gas

    In recent months, the global economy has faced uncertainty linked to trade, tariffs and shifting economic outlooks, resulting in market volatility. In the midst of all this, Canada must reconsider its relationship with its main tradepartner. For the Canadian oil and gas industry, this may mark a decisive turning point. What opportunities can the industry seize? How can it help reduce greenhouse gas emissions andprotect the environment? And who will finance innovation? Debbie Burke, Director – Oil, Gas and Chemicals, and Kevin Krausert, CEO & Co-Founder of Avatar Innovations share their insights in this episode of The ingenuity effect with host Sandrine Rastello.

    24 min
  2. Decarbonizing Canada’s path to 2050

    12/05/2024

    Decarbonizing Canada’s path to 2050

    Canada, like other countries that signed the Paris Agreement, has pledged to cut greenhouse gas emissions 40 to 45% below 2005 levels by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. This ambitious target calls for substantial efforts from industrial companies, whose processes and operations often contribute significantly to emissions. But where should businesses begin? How can they establish ambitious but realistic goals? And how do they ensure their decarbonization plans remain relevant over the next 10 or 20 years? Stéphane Charest, Vice-President, Energy and Chemicals, and Susan Campbell, Director, Decarbonization, share insights in this episode of The ingenuity effect with host Sandrine Rastello.

    18 min
  3. A global landscape reshaped by the energy transition

    10/31/2024

    A global landscape reshaped by the energy transition

    As we know, the energy transition plays a vital role in the fight against climate change, but it doesn’t happen in a vacuum. This gradual move away from fossil fuels is being shaped by—and shaping—significant economic and geopolitical shifts worldwide.   How is the global energy ecosystem changing? What benefits can we expect? And what role will Canada play in this transformed landscape? In this episode of The ingenuity effect, Yvan Cliche Fellow and energy researcher at the Université de Montréal’s Centre d’études et de recherches internationals (CÉRIUM), and François Vitez, Vice-President – Power and Renewables at BBA, share insights in conversation with Sandrine Rastello.

    20 min
  4. Companies as vehicles for reconciliation

    09/27/2024

    Companies as vehicles for reconciliation

    In Canada, September 30 marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It’s a time to honour the missing children and survivors of residential schools as well as their families and communities. Commemorating this tragic period in our history is an essential step in the reconciliation process with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Although companies have made progress in reconciling with Indigenous peoples, much work remains. How can we forge lasting relationships and partnerships to help build a better, fairer future for everyone? @Mickel Robertson, Director of Economic and Strategic Affairs for the Innu community Uashat mak Mani-Utenam, and Charles Régimbald, BBA Sept-Îles Office Director, answer Sandrine Rastello's questions in this episode of The ingenuity effect.

    21 min
  5. For an industry committed to biodiversity

    09/19/2024

    For an industry committed to biodiversity

    In December 2022, nearly 200 countries gathered in Montréal and agreed on a series of measures to stop the rapid decline in biodiversity. The urgency is clear: 25% of all species worldwide are at risk of extinction, and in southern Canada, 70% of wetlands have already disappeared. This is especially concerning, as healthy land and oceans are essential for absorbing greenhouse gas emissions. Businesses play a crucial role in this collective effort to conserve and restore nature. But what exactly are their obligations? How can they assess and reduce the impact of their projects on biodiversity? In this episode of The ingenuity effect, Vincent Clément, Senior Environment Professional, and Jean-François Bourque, Department Manager, Environment, at BBA, discuss these important questions with host Sandrine Rastello.

    16 min
  6. On the road to a carbon-free mine

    03/18/2024

    On the road to a carbon-free mine

    Metals and minerals play a crucial role in all the core technologies driving the energy transition. With the soaring demand for these resources, the mining industry is becoming a key player in an economic revolution. But, there’s a catch—the mining sector itself emits considerable greenhouse gases, and as it works to usher in a greener world, it also needs to decarbonize itself. So, how can this be done? Can this industry really achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, as Canada hopes? André Allaire, Senior Metallurgy Expert and former President of BBA, and Isabelle Leblanc, Vice-President, Mining and Metals at BBA, answer Sandrine Rastello's questions in this first episode of The ingenuity effect.

    16 min
  7. The grid of the future

    03/11/2024

    The grid of the future

    Decarbonization efforts are driving demand for renewable energy through the roof, and that's just the start! The Canadian federal government has big plans to become a “clean electricity superpower,” as mentioned in its 2023 budget. So, what’s the game plan? It starts with a massive investment in renewable energy and the power grid. Are we up for the challenges and imperatives of this energy makeover? Join Sandrine Rastello as she welcomes François Vitez, Vice President, Power and Renewables and Scott Fleming, Director, Wind and Solar at BBA, to talk about this.

    15 min
  8. Unleashing responsible digital transformation

    03/11/2024

    Unleashing responsible digital transformation

    Electronic equipment, data centres and networks are leaving a growing carbon footprint. And yet, going digital is essential to cutting down on carbon emissions, especially for industrial companies.  So, how can we make digital technology work without negatively affecting the environment? Souheil Sabbagh, Vice-President, Digital Expertise at BBA, and Jean-François Beaulieu, Director, Digital Consulting at BBA, answer Sandrine Rastello's questions in this episode of The ingenuity effect.

    14 min
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The ingenuity effect, a BBA podcast hosted by Sandrine Rastello, explores existing and yet-to-be invented solutions to help transform the energy and natural resources sector.

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  • Creator
    BBA Consultants
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
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