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As 2025 comes to an end, join our podcast hosts Lauren O'Malley and Clement Boisselier as they reflect on Aecon's year of sustainability initiatives and progress on our projects across North America.

We’re excited to share the latest episode of Road to Net Zero, where guest hosts Clement Boisselier and Jennifer Campeau sit down with Michael Furdyk, co-founder of Connected North, to discuss how live, interactive virtual learning is empowering students and teachers in remote First Nation and Métis communities. Aecon is proud to support Connected North and has also contributed to the Future Pathways Fireside Chats.

Could seaweed be the next game changer when it comes to construction materials? Road to Net Zero hosts Adam Borgatti and Prabh K. Banga speak to Annie Dahan, CEO and Founder of SeaCork Studio, a bio-based Material Design Studio, developing acoustic panels from seaweed bio composites, to find out how turning to nature could assist with the sustainable construction and renovation of buildings, while promoting a circular economy. 

From plastics on site to construction material, in the newest episode of Road to Net Zero, our hosts Prabh K. Banga and Colleen Hutchison speak to Gil Yaron about circular economy and the Construction Plastic Initiative.

It's a bonus episode of the Road to Net-Zero podcast! Hear from hosts Prabh K. Banga and Lauren O’Malley as they provide a quick recap of Aecon’s recent Sustainability Week

On this episode of Road to Net-Zero, we're featuring James Scongack, COO and Executive Vice President at Bruce Power. Listen in as our hosts, Adam and Prabh, discuss the need to fulfill energy demands and the role of nuclear in the energy transition. Learn from Bruce Power on nuclear energy's quickly evolving role, and the benefits of the reliable, low-carbon baseload power as we shift towards net-zero.

Nous sommes heureux de publier notre Rapport sur le développement durable 2024, qui souligne notre rôle de partenaire novateur afin de faire progresser la transition énergétique et de bâtir ce qui compte pour permettre aux générations futures de prospérer.

Écoutez ce nouvel épisode avec Adam et Lauren, afin d’en savoir plus sur les faits saillants de l’année et les initiatives à venir en 2025.

We’re pleased to release our 2024 Sustainability Report, underscoring our role as an innovative partner in advancing the energy transition and building what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

Listen to this bonus episode with Adam and Lauren, learn about the highlights of the year and the incoming initiatives for 2025.

Our hosts, Adam and Prabh, are joined by Walter Haug, ESG Senior Supervisor at ISN, to discuss our partnership with ISN, and how we collaborate to manage supplier compliance with safety and sustainability using data-driven insights.

Cet épisode du balado Vers la carboneutralité est spécial, avec des épisodes enregistrés en anglais et en français. L’hôte invité, Clément Boisselier, s’adresse à Élodie Duval, coordonnatrice de l’environnement et du développement durable, au sujet de la façon dont le projet du pont international Gordie Howe fait progresser la collectivité du point de vue des initiatives sociales, environnementales et économiques par le biais de son plan d’avantages pour la collectivité.

Guest hosts Clement Boisselier and John Nottage, speak to Nick Najor, US Community Benefits Specialist about how the Gordie Howe International Bridge project is advancing the community through economic, social and environmental initiatives through its Community Benefits Plan.

Could the infinitely recyclable material aluminum be used to power generators or machinery? Join Prabh K. Banga and guest host Lauren O’Malley on the Road to Net Zero sustainability podcast as they speak to Rob Alexander, Founder and CEO of AlumaPower, the Canadian company who are redefining power generation.

The year may be coming to an end - but the Road to Net Zero podcast goes on! Tune in to this bonus episode, with Adam Borgatti and Prabh K. Banga, as they look back at Aecon’s milestones of 2024, and what’s to come in 2025. 

Did you know that there are government incentive programs for businesses that reduce their fuel consumption and the greenhouse gas emissions of their fleet vehicles? On this month’s episode of Road to Net Zero, Adam Borgatti and guest host Lauren O’Malley speak to Kulan Kahadugoda and Kevin Wu, the founders of the Green Freight Assessments to learn about how businesses can make the most of this while creating a positive impact on their carbon footprint.

Have you ever wondered how the rise of Artificial Intelligence could impact sustainability in the construction industry? Our Road to Net Zero hosts, Adam and Prabh invited Aecon’s very own Adam Templeton, Senior Vice President, Information Services to discuss how this emerging technology could be deployed in the construction industry so companies can operate more safely and sustainably.

What better way to celebrate Circular Economy Month, than with a new episode of Road to Net Zero? Adam Borgatti and Prabh K. Banga speak to Peter Rupp, Head of Corporate Sustainability at Hilti Group about how they are minimizing waste in the construction sector and pioneering sustainable construction methods.

Tune into the latest episode of the Road to Net-Zero as our hosts dive into Aecon's latest collaboration with Enwave! Learn more about the innovative projects powering Toronto's energy future and The Well's geothermal energy exchange system that's shaping a more sustainable downtown core.

Tune into the latest episode of the Road to Net-Zero podcast as our hosts explore the impact of sustainable fuels on reducing emissions featuring Lauren Foulkes, Senior Director of Sustainability at 4Refuel. Learn more about the innovative, turn-key strategies for businesses aiming to lower their carbon footprint and achieve environmental goals and the future of low-carbon energy!

Cement and concrete are the source of 8% of global CO2 emissions and growing. Tune into the latest episode of Road to Net-Zero, where we speak with Apoorv Sinha, CEO of Carbon Upcycling, about the process, benefits and future potential of carbon upcycled concrete and discover how it's revolutionizing the construction industry.

From pick-up trucks to cargo vans, more and more automobile manufacturers are producing viable options for vehicles in the construction industry. In this episode we speak with Flavio Volpe, an internationally recognized champion of Canada's automotive industry, about the future of low-carbon and net-zero vehicles in North America.

Un bonus français épisode de notre balado #Verslacarboneutralite est ici! Nos animateurs, Clement Boisselier and Josiane Laflamme-Charetter, discutent du rôle d’Aecon dans la progression de la transition énergétique et de notre engagement envers le développement durable dans la foulée de la publication de notre Rapport sur le développement durable 2023. De plus, écoutez nos invités à l’échelle d’Aecon qui poursuivent le récit sur le développement durable.

Tune in as our hosts, Adam Borgatti and Prabh K. Banga discuss Aecon's role in Advancing the Energy Transition, and our commitment to sustainability with the release of our 2023 Sustainability Report. Plus, listen to guests who disccuss intiatives from across Aecon.

Dans cette édition bilingue de notre émission balado sur le développement durable Vers la carboneutralité, nos animateurs Clément Boisselier et Fabiola Tassy, avec le professeur Ahmed Soliman du département de génie du bâtiment, civil et environnemental à l’École de génie d’informatique Gina-Cody de l'Université Concordia. Ils discutent de la dure réalité du ciment, de son impact sur l'environnement bâti et des possibilités de matériaux et de méthodes de remplacement pour l'avenir.

In this bilingual edition of our Road to Net Zero, our podcast guest hosts Clément Boisselier and Fabiola Tassy, speak to Professor Ahmed Soliman from the Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering at Concordia University’s Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science, discussing the hard truth about cement, it’s impact on the built environment and the possibilities for alternative materials and methods in the future

We’ve heard a lot about electrically powered construction equipment but what about hydrogen powered? Engineers at JCB developed the first hydrogen motor in the construction industry. We chat with Chris Giorgianni, Vice President, Product with JBC about their innovations in hydrogen powered construction equipment and how this technology will support decarbonization of our industry.

Our Sustainability leaders, Adam and Prabh, speak with guest Thomas Mueller from the Canada Green Building Council to discuss how the decisions made at COP28 in Dubai may have an impact on the construction industry.

The year may be coming to an end - but the Road to Net Zero podcast goes on! Check out this special edition of our sustainability podcast as we look back at the episodes covered in 2023 and what’s to come in 2024.

We chat with Charles-Antoine St-Jean, Chair of the newly formed Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) and discuss the launch of the new International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) sustainability disclosure standards. Listen in to learn about how they are expected to be implemented in Canada, the role of the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board, and how corporations should begin preparing.

Our latest episode discusses how battery storage can help meet demand spikes, the importance of supporting wide-scale deployment of renewable energy sources, and how it supports our clean energy goals. This episode features Justin Rangooni, Executive Director of Energy Storage Canada.

Listen to our hosts and guest, Jennifer Green, Director of Competitions at Skills Ontario, discuss the different experiences women have had  while working in the trades. Tune in to learn more about how companies can support women in the field & more

Listen in as we learn about how Aecon uses Building Information Modeling (BIM) to facilitate the implementation of the Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Framework on our projects with Clement Boisselier, Sustainability and Environment Specialist and Yousif Jabak, IDD Manager.

Écoutez cet épisode au cours duquel Clément Boisselier, spécialiste, Développement durable et Environnement et Yousif Jabak, gestionnaire, Livraison numérique intégrée nous expliquent comment Aecon utilise la modélisation des données du bâtiment (BIM) afin de favoriser la mise en œuvre du cadre Envision pour la construction durable de nos projets.

Listen in as hosts Adam and Prabh speak with our own Greg Thede, VP of Nuclear Strategy and Business Services, about Small Modular Reactors and our work on the Darlington New Nuclear Project

We chat with Bob Oliver from Change Energy Services about the growing role of hydrogen in different sectors. Listen to learn more about the different applications of hydrogen and how it supports sustainability goals.

We launched our fourth annual Sustainability Report – Building a Sustainable Future! Check out this bonus episode of our Road To Net Zero podcast where our hosts and sustainability leaders, Adam Borgatti and Prabh K. Banga, summarize key ESG accomplishments with what we build and how we build it:

We chat with Shashanka Suresh from Manifest Climate about the impact of climate change on the construction industry. Listen to learn more about how the industry can effectively manage and address climate change risks.

We're back with the sixth episode of our #RoadToNetZero podcast! In this episode we talk to Chris Stern, CEO and co-founder of Carbicrete, about their #carbonnegative concrete. What was once a McGill PhD study is now a commercially available product!

Our fifth episode features Wesley Gee, Chief Sustainability Officer at Works Design. To gear up for the reporting season, we interview Wesley on the top 2023 sustainability reporting trends, new reporting requirements and material topics for the construction industry to report on.

Featuring Adam Borgatti, Senior VP of Corporate Development & Investor Relations at Aecon, discussing key trends in investor relations and sustainability. 

Featuring Quin MacKenzie, Lead Executive Officer at Luuceo Consulting Inc. discussing Envision®, an emerging design framework for sustainable infrastructure and construction.

Concrete accounts for about 8 per cent of global CO2 emissions- Cailee Ellis, Lafarge’s Head of Sustainability, speaks about what they’re doing to reduce emissions associated with concrete production.

The first episode features Dr. Ray Gallant, VP Product Management and Productivity at Volvo Construction Equipment, talking about innovation & sustainability with Volvo's construction equipment.