Join us for a conversation about sustainability and corporate responsibility as we sit down with Siobhan Finan, the visionary behind Canada Post's Zero Waste Baseline initiative. In this podcast, Siobhan shares her journey starting at UBC, detailing how she spearheaded the transformation of Canada Post's environmental practices. From the challenges faced to the innovative solutions implemented, Siobhan offers insights into the process of creating a more sustainable future for one of Canada's most iconic institutions. Tune in to discover the strategies, motivations, and gain a deeper understand ..read more

Join me in my conversation with Luk Pham. Luk is a Sustainability Program Coordinator at GLOBE Series and a recent graduate from UBC Sauder. He has diverse experiences in corporate ESG as well as various involvement in social impact initiatives. Tune in to our discussion to hear more about how he transforms sustainability ideas into a reality, I hope you enjoy the episode ..read more

"You can do the right thing, but it can still be a beautiful and joyful experience." Join me in my conversation with Michelle Donnelly, the founder of lark. Lark is inspired by the "milkman model", where glass bottles of still, sparkling, and flavoured water are dropped off and exchanged. Lark aims to tackle overconsumption patterns that plague our society. Tune in for an engaging episode about the flaws of recycling, closed-loop business models, and eco-optimism ..read more

Join me in Chasing Sustainability's FIRST video podcast with Nick Lindley-Peart! Nick is a Consultant within KPMG’s Environmental, Social, and Governance advisory practice, with an educational background in mechatronic systems engineering and business administration. Nick works alongside clients in a variety of industries to support their ESG performance and sustainability reporting by researching innovative decarbonization strategies to facilitate the transition to Net Zero. Do you want to learn more about working in ESG Consulting and global ESG practices? Tune in to this episode to learn mo ..read more

“As consumers, we have a lot of power over our decisions. It is often worth the extra effort to make a more sustainable choice, and it soon becomes a habit afterwards.”   Join me in my conversation with Zoe Brown, a second year student at UBC Sauder intending to possibly specialize in Entrepreneurship with a Concentration in Social Impact and Sustainability. Her interest in sustainability began from a young age, and now she has developed unique ways to share sustainable clothing practices. She spends her free time playing field hockey recreationally and her favorite dish to cook is poke b ..read more

"Our consumer habits impact a world far larger world than what exists outside the human realm." ? In this episode, we're joined by Sarv Brar, a fourth-year biomedical engineering student, Ocean Bridge Alumni, and Eco-Action Accelerator Program participant. Tune in for an enlightening conversation about Sarv's dedication to ocean conservation and the creatures that inhabit our seas ..read more

"Social entrepreneurship is a journey full of ups and downs. It is your why that keeps you going. The energy is in the purpose, not the plan." Join the podcast host as they delve into the remarkable journey of Ziyaan, the Co-founder of Green Apple Gives, on a mission to create a more compassionate world, one transaction at a time. At Green Apple Gives, they are dedicated to transforming the way businesses and individuals engage with nonprofits and charities. This transformation is achieved through innovative solutions like spare change roundups and cashback rewards, which empower nonprofits a ..read more

"If you have an idea, and you feel like it might be right, it's good to just go for it" In this episode, we sit down with first-year Sauder student, Orrin Anderson, who's making waves with "Fuel Your Feat", a company that provides organic, creative, and sustainable freeze-dried meals. Get ready for an inspiring conversation that combines entrepreneurship and environmental resposibility in a remarkable blend ..read more

“Kindness doesn’t cost a thing, yet it is the richest gift we can give.”   Join me in my conversation with Tolonbek Borisov, an aspiring social entrepreneur and the Founder of a startup called Boz Uy Co. Tolonbek is an engineer by training, and has gained diverse experience working in the public sector, primarily environmental protection, transportation, and infrastructure internationally, as well as non-profit organizations that focus on providing opportunities for newcomers and individuals in Canada to promote a sense of interdependence and belonging in the community. Do you want to lea ..read more

“Sustainability really just starts with us, and these small little steps. It doesn't need to be any grandiose thing.” Tune in to our last episode of the season. In this episode, we chat with Jade Herrmann from Yoggu! Jade is the Founder and CEO of Yoggu! A plant-based and dairy-free yogurt company founded in 2017. We talk with Jade about her journey building her own business and all the challenges she found along the way. As a company that focuses on a sustainable consumer product, Jade explains how she continuously improves her product to be more sustainable but keeps maintaining the quality ..read more