The ingenuity effect

In recent months, the global economy has faced uncertainty linked to trade, tariffs and shifting economic outlooks, resulting in market volatility. In the midst of all this, Canada must reconsider its relationship with its main tradepartner.

For the Canadian oil and gas industry, this may mark a decisive turning point. What opportunities can the industry seize? How can it help reduce greenhouse gas emissions andprotect the environment? And who will finance innovation? Debbie Burke, Director – Oil, Gas and Chemicals, and Kevin Krausert, CEO & Co-Founder of Avatar Innovations share their insights in this episode of The ingenuity effect with host Sandrine Rastello.

Canada, like other countries that signed the Paris Agreement, has pledged to cut greenhouse gas emissions 40 to 45% below 2005 levels by 2030 and achieve carbon

But where should businesses begin? How can they establish ambitious but realistic goals? And how do they ensure their decarbonization plans remain relevant over the next 10 or 20 years? Stéphane Charest, Vice-President, Energy and Chemicals, and Susan Campbell, Director, Decarbonization, share insights in this episode of The ingenuity effect with host Sandrine Rastello.

As we know, the energy transition plays a vital role in the fight against climate change, but it doesn’t happen in a vacuum. This gradual move away from fossil fuels is

How is the global energy ecosystem changing? What benefits can we expect? And what role will Canada play in this transformed landscape? In this episode of The

In Canada, September 30 marks National Day

Although companies have made progress in

In December 2022, nearly 200 countries gathered in Montréal and agreed on a series of measures to stop the rapid decline in biodiversity. The urgency is clear: 25% of all species worldwide are at risk of extinction, and in southern Canada, 70% of wetlands have already disappeared. This is especially concerning, as healthy land and oceans are essential for absorbing greenhouse gas emissions.

Businesses play a crucial role in this collective effort to conserve and restore nature. But what exactly are their obligations? How can they assess and reduce the impact of their projects on biodiversity? In this episode of The ingenuity effect, Vincent Clément, Senior Environment Professional, and Jean-François Bourque, Department Manager, Environment, at BBA, discuss these important questions with host Sandrine Rastello.

Metals and minerals play a crucial role in all the core technologies driving the energy transition. With the soaring demand for these resources, the mining industry is becoming a key player in an economic revolution. But, there’s a catch—the mining sector itself emits considerable greenhouse gases, and as it works to usher in a greener world, it also needs to decarbonize itself.

So, how can this be done? Can this industry really achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, as Canada hopes? André Allaire, Senior Metallurgy Expert and former President of BBA, and Isabelle Leblanc, Vice-President, Mining and Metals at BBA, answer Sandrine Rastello's questions in this first episode of The ingenuity effect.

Decarbonization efforts are driving demand for renewable energy through the roof, and that's just the start! The Canadian federal government has big plans to become a “clean electricity superpower,” as mentioned in its 2023 budget.

So, what’s the game plan? It starts with a massive investment in renewable energy and the power grid. Are we up for the challenges and imperatives of this energy makeover? Join Sandrine Rastello as she welcomes François Vitez, Vice President, Power and Renewables and Scott Fleming, Director, Wind and Solar at BBA, to talk about this.

Electronic equipment, data centres and networks are leaving a growing carbon footprint. And yet, going digital is essential to cutting down on carbon emissions, especially for industrial companies. 

So, how can we make digital technology work without negatively affecting the environment? Souheil Sabbagh, Vice-President, Digital Expertise at BBA, and Jean-François Beaulieu, Director, Digital Consulting at BBA, answer Sandrine Rastello's questions in this episode of The ingenuity effect.