The Resilience Report

Lauren Scott
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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).

  1. The Current State of Corporate Sustainability ft. Lauren Scott (The Resilience Report)

    NOV 13

    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 one of North-America's largest environmental advocacy groups. I met some truly incredible people during this time, one of which was their Head of Communications, Conor Curtis. I recently had the opportunity to reconnect with Conor on his show...

    43 min
  2. Sustainable Fashion: The Eco-Friendly Swap You Need ft. Annette Nguyen (Shwap Club)

    OCT 30

    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 sleeve over the past 5 years has been a business right here in Montreal: the Shwap Club, founded in 2018 by the inspiring Annette Nguyen. Having studied and practiced law for nearly a decade in the corporate world leading up to it, Annette created Shwap C...

    29 min
  3. 5 Things to Know Before Starting a Career in Sustainability

    OCT 16

    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 Report, Lauren discussed the importance of cross-functional collaboration, adaptability, and strong communication skills in a career in sustainability. She emphasized the need to understand the materiality matrix to prioritize sustainability projects effectively and encour...

    20 min
  4. How Employee Wellbeing Leads to a Sustainable Workplace and Bottom Line ft. Lori Saitz (Zen Rabbit)

    OCT 2

    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 for your teams, that person is Lori Saitz. Lori is a nationally recognized stress eradication expert, award-winning author, speaker, broadcaster, trainer, writer, executive coach, and employee wellbeing consultant. As the founder and CEO of Zen Ra...

    32 min
  5. Designing a More Sustainable Jewelry Industry ft. Elaine Kim Smith & Leslie Hoolaeff (Lover's Tempo)

    SEP 18

    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 certified, carbon neutral jewelry company, is the perfect example of what can be accomplished with this mindset. On this episode, host Lauren Scott is joined by the company's CEO (Elaine Kim Smith) and COO (Leslie Hoolaeff) to discuss the company's sustainability journey, including their sou...

    51 min
  6. Sustainable Mattresses: A Much Needed Wake Up Call ft. Christian Schmidt (Black Sheep Mattress Co.)

    SEP 4

    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 environmental impacts of conventional mattress manufacturing, the company has delivered an artisanal approach to the industry for over 10 years. Over this time, Black Sheep Mattress Co. has grown in their knowledge of quality, sustainability and craftsmanship, continuously expanding their products and servi...

    28 min
  7. Values-Based Banking: Changing Finance to Finance Change ft. Lauren Dubé (Climate First Bank)

    AUG 21

    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 of banking.But, with greenwashing really being a concern in this space, I wanted to find an organization that truly walks the walk. Which is where I came across one of the fastest growing banks in the US who also happens to deeply believe in banki...

    43 min
  8. Eradicating Food Waste One Juice at a Time ft. David Cote (LOOP Mission)

    AUG 7

    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 cold-pressed juices (a weekly staple in host Lauren Scott's grocery haul) and more. Even their leftover pulp gets repurposed!On this episode, we are joined by Co-Founder and Superhero (yes, that is his official title!): David Cote. Often described as hyperactive, David is recognized as a serial entrep...

    46 min
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About

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).

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  • Creator
    Lauren Scott
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Resilience Report
  • Show Website
    The Resilience Report

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