Road to Net Zero

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 Hutchinson 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.

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.

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.

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.