The Resilience Report

Your Bank Account Might Be Your Biggest Carbon Footprint ft. George Mazzella (GreenFi)

Most of us are doing the work. Recycling. Driving electric. Making more conscious choices about what we buy and who we buy from. But there's one place almost none of us think to look — and it might be undoing all of it. Your bank. In this episode of The Resilience Report, we sit down with George Mazzella, Head of Marketing at GreenFi, to talk about what actually happens to your money when you deposit it, why the traditional banking system isn't designed for you to ask that question, and what a new generation of financial products is doing to change that. George has spent the better part of seven years at the intersection of sustainability and finance — across project financing, carbon credit development, and regenerative agriculture — before landing at GreenFi, where the mission is simple: make sustainable banking the new standard of banking, full stop. We get into: * Why your deposits are likely financing fossil fuel activities without your knowledge  * The difference between greenwashing and genuine transparency in banking * How microtransactions at scale funded 3.5 million tree plantings last year — just from people swiping their cards  * Whether ESG and climate-forward investing actually delivers competitive returns (the data might surprise you)  * The psychology of behaviour change — and why sacrifice-based products always fail  * What "green hushing" is and why it matters more than greenwashing right now  * What George believes banking should look like in 10 to 15 years This is one of our most requested topic areas, and this conversation is the deepest we've gone into it yet. If you've ever wondered whether your financial decisions actually reflect what you stand for — this episode is your starting point. 🌱 Check out GreenFi here: www.greenfi.com [http://www.greenfi.com] 🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review, share it with someone who'd find it useful, and subscribe so you never miss a conversation. #TheResilienceReport #SustainableFinance #GreenBanking #GreenFi #ESG #ImpactInvesting #ClimateAction #CarbonFootprint #FinTech #Sustainability #BusinessLeadership #Entrepreneurship #GreenInvesting #ConsciousCapitalism #ResponsibleBanking Message us your thoughts! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2075026/fan_mail/new]

Extreme Weather & Your Business: Build Before the Storm ft. Rachael Gauthier (IBHS)

Storm-Proofing Your Business: What the Science of Building Resilience Means for Leaders If your business was hit by a major weather event tomorrow, would you actually be prepared—or would you be figuring it out in real time? For most of us, resilience only becomes real once it becomes personal—once there’s damage, disruption, or a direct impact on operations. In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Rachael Gauthier from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety—IBHS—to unpack what’s changing in the risk landscape, and more importantly, what you can do now to stay ahead of it. We talk about expanding tornado risk, why hail is one of the biggest hidden drivers of loss, and the practical steps businesses can take to strengthen their buildings and reduce downtime before disaster strikes. So if you’re responsible for protecting people, assets, or operations, this is one you’ll want to pay attention to. To learn more about IBHS: https://ibhs.org/  Message us your thoughts! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2075026/fan_mail/new]

Water Is the Next Supply Chain: A Masterclass in Business Resilience

What does water have to do with your business? More than you probably think. In this episode, we’re going to show you how water is already shaping your costs, your supply chains, and your ability to grow—whether you’re paying attention to it or not. Because the reality is: The companies that understand water as a strategic issue early are the ones that will be more resilient, more efficient, and better positioned for what’s coming next. This episode is a little different. Instead of a single conversation, we’ve pulled together some of the most valuable insights from past guests on The Resilience Report—leaders working across food, infrastructure, innovation, and strategy. Think of this as a masterclass. By the end, you’ll understand: * Where water is showing up as a hidden risk in business * How leading companies are turning that constraint into innovation * And what it looks like to treat water not just as a resource—but as a competitive advantage You’ll hear from Kendra MacDonald, CEO of the Canada's Ocean Supercluster, who breaks down how water underpins entire economic systems. From Tatiana Estevez, founder of Permalution, who’s building technology to generate water in places where it doesn’t exist. From Callie Giaccone, formerly from Lufa Farms, who’s rethinking how we grow food using closed-loop water systems. And from Marie-Chantal Savoy, founder of Savoy Strategy, who brings the leadership lens—how trust and decision-making shape the systems behind it all. What ties all of these conversations together is simple: Water is no longer just a background input. It’s becoming a constraint.  A catalyst.  And in many cases—a competitive advantage. Message us your thoughts! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2075026/fan_mail/new]

AI & Sustainable Business: Inevitable Tech, Intentional Choices ft. Lauren Scott

AI is here—and for business leaders, the question is no longer if we use it, but how we use it responsibly. In the first solo episode of 2026, host Lauren Scott explores the evolving relationship between AI and sustainable business. From energy efficiency to data transparency and workforce transitions, AI is reshaping how companies operate—but it also raises new environmental, ethical, and leadership questions. Lauren breaks down four areas where AI and sustainability intersect: * Efficiency and the risk of the rebound effect * Data transparency and sustainability reporting * The environmental impact of AI infrastructure * The human side of technological transition Drawing on her experience working in the tech sector, Lauren shares a balanced perspective: AI isn’t the hero or the villain of sustainability—it’s a tool that scales the values businesses already hold. The episode closes with three leadership principles for navigating AI responsibly: * Think about intent before implementation * Build guardrails for sustainable growth * Keep human accountability in decision-making If you're navigating the future of business, sustainability, or technology, this episode offers a thoughtful starting point for a conversation that’s only just beginning. Visit www.theresiliencereport.ca for more  Message us your thoughts! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2075026/fan_mail/new]

Building Financial Resilience: Philanthropy, Risk & Legacy Planning ft. Mark Halpern

So many of us avoid conversations about wills, estate planning, and what happens after we’re gone. It can feel uncomfortable, morbid — or like something we’ll just “get to later.” But the truth is, these are some of the most important conversations we can have if we want to protect our families and create impact that lasts. My guest today, Mark Halpern, has built his life’s work around helping people move from simply achieving success to creating significance. He’s one of Canada’s leading experts in using life insurance, tax strategy, and philanthropy not just to preserve wealth, but to unlock opportunities for meaningful giving. His guidance has already helped direct more than $300 million to Canadian charities — while helping families feel more secure, more prepared, and more intentional about their legacies. This episode is about getting comfortable with the planning most of us avoid — and seeing how estate planning, when done thoughtfully, can protect the people we love and support the causes that matter most to us. * Learn more about Mark and his work: https://wealthinsurance.com/about-us.html * Catch all of our episodes: www.theresiliencereport.ca Message us your thoughts! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2075026/fan_mail/new]