SDG in Action: Real-World Examples of Sustainable Business Practices

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UN Global Compact Network Canada

9 episodes

9 months ago

In Episode 9 of the SDG in Action Podcast Series, Megan Grace Halferty from UN Global Compact Network Canada teams up with Onome Ako, CEO of Action Against Hunger Canada, to tackle some of the most urgent challenges of our time: ending hunger, eradicating poverty, and ensuring clean water for all.From climate-smart agriculture to solar-powered water systems and malnutrition-diagnosing apps, discover how innovations and global partnerships are transforming lives and advancing Goal 1: No Povert...

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SDG in Action: Real-World Examples of Sustainable Business Practices

Episode 9: Feeding the World: Full Plates, Clean Water, and A Bright Future for All

10 months ago

52 minutes

SDG in Action: Real-World Examples of Sustainable Business Practices

Episode 8: Harnessing Inclusive Strategies: Health, Equality, and Growth for Business and Society

Join host Dominick Mitchell from UN Global Compact Network Canada for Episode 8 of the SDG in Action Podcast. Explore how businesses can accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals through inclusive strategies that create value for customers, society, and the planet, accelerating progress toward Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, and Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.In this episode, we are delighted to feature Brooke Tucker-Reid, Global H...

11 months ago

57 minutes

SDG in Action: Real-World Examples of Sustainable Business Practices

Episode 7: Cultivating Change: Building Back Better with Nature and Communities

Join host August Wichert from UN Global Compact Network Canada for Episode 7 of the SDG in Action Podcast. Dive into how local community-level practices are transforming sustainable agriculture and conservation. Discover the pivotal role farmers and ranchers play as leading changemakers in the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss through nature-based solutions, propelling us toward Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, Goal 13: Climate Action, and Goal 15: Life on Land.In this epi...

1 year ago

39 minutes

SDG in Action: Real-World Examples of Sustainable Business Practices

Episode 6: Blueprints of Sustainable Procurement: Your Guide to a Greener Supply Chain

Welcome to Episode 6 of the SDG in Action Podcast, hosted by Megan Grace Halferty, Sustainability Coordinator of UN Global Compact Network Canada. This episode features Jane Zhang, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of ETCH Sourcing, and Nazifa Rahman, Operations and Sustainability Specialist at ETCH Sourcing. Together, we dive into the role of sustainable procurement in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals, specifically Goal 12: Responsible Consumption And Production and Goal 17: Partnerships For ...

1 year ago

40 minutes

SDG in Action: Real-World Examples of Sustainable Business Practices

Episode 5 - From Farm to Future: Advancing Food Production Sustainability for a Resilient Tomorrow

Tune in to Episode 5 of the SDG in Action Podcast with Elizabeth Dove and Tim Faveri, VP of Sustainability and Stakeholder Relations at Nutrien. Join us to explore sustainable food systems and their impact on advancing Goal 2 - Zero Hunger, Goal 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation, and Goal 13 - Climate Action, both in Canada and on a global scale. With the global population projected to reach 10 billion by 2050, the imperative for food security intensifies amidst the challenges of conflict a...

1 year ago

38 minutes

SDG in Action: Real-World Examples of Sustainable Business Practices

Episode 4 - Collaborating For A World of Well-being: A Transformative Path Toward Health and Equity

Dive into a journey of sustainability, health, and well-being with the latest episode of the SDG in Action Podcast, hosted by Megan Grace Halferty (she/her), Sustainability Coordinator, at the UN Global Compact Network Canada. Sponsored by Element Fleet Management, this episode shed light on Goal 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, delving into the realms of corporate culture, employee well-being, community building, and DEI advancement, particularly in the context of Canada.This episode features...

1 year ago

56 minutes

SDG in Action: Real-World Examples of Sustainable Business Practices

Episode 3 - Innovating for a Sustainable Future: Exploring Renewable Energy and Community Collaboration

Embark on a journey of sustainability and innovation with the latest episode of the SDGs in Action Podcast, hosted by Megan Grace Halferty (she/her), Sustainability Coordinator, at the UN Global Compact Network Canada. Sponsored by Element Fleet Management, this episode shines a spotlight on Goal 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy, Goal 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, and Goal 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, delving into the realms of affordable energy, industry innovation...

1 year ago

1 hour 26 minutes

SDG in Action: Real-World Examples of Sustainable Business Practices

Episode 2 - Navigating Marine Plastic: Solutions from the Depths to Communities

Dive into a critical exploration of our oceans with host August Wichert (he/him), the Environment and Climate Sustainability Lead at the UN Global Compact Network Canada, in this insightful episode of the SDG in Action Podcast. Proudly sponsored by Element Fleet Management, this episode takes you deep into Goal 14 - Life Below Water, highlighting the pressing issue of marine plastic pollution and its interconnections with other key Sustainable Development Goals, including Goal 1 - Poverty Red...

1 year ago

56 minutes

SDG in Action: Real-World Examples of Sustainable Business Practices

Episode 1 - Breaking Barriers: Promoting Gender Equality in the Workplace

In the premiere episode of the SDG In Action Podcast Series hosted by the UN Global Compact Network Canada, join our host, Megan Grace Halferty (she/her), Sustainability Coordinator, at the UN Global Compact Network Canada, as she engages in a stimulating discussion on Goal 5: Promoting Gender Equality with Brittany Gataveckas (she/her), Social Sustainability Manager of the UN Global Compact Network Canada.Together, they delve into the rationale behind integrating gender equity into organizat...

2 years ago

1 hour 14 minutes