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Zebras to ApplesSustainable Supply Chains and Events with Leor RotchildHost Bryndis Whitson welcomes consultant and author Leor Rotchild to the show to talk about sustainability in supply chains and his book “How We Gather Matters: Sustainable Event Planning for Purpose and Impact”. Leor’s experience planning large-scale events like the Calgary Stampede with a focus on sustainability gives him a great insight into what is being done throughout supply chains and in companies, and what we still need to get done.Sustainability starts with procurement and supply chains, where things are sourced and how they’re transported. Leor shares information about corporate net-zero goals, climate...
2025-08-1159 min
Smart Start Radio: Fuel for the Purpose Generation of Meeting PlannersInside the Evolution of Sustainable BusinessLet us know what you think! What do you want to hear about?In the latest episode of Smart Start Radio, Eming and Sara chat with sustainability experts in two segments. First up is Leor Rotchild, a speaker, podcaster, sustainable business consultant and the author of the recently published all star-guide to How We Gather Matters: Sustainable Event Planning for Purpose and Impact. Leor tells us about his journey of becoming a sustainable business expert, his book and the enormous potential the events industry has to make a massive difference in creating a more sustainable...
2024-12-051h 09
The Calgary Sessions with Jeff HumphreysLeor Rotchild: From Personal Purpose to Global Sustainability - The Calgary Sessions Ep124What drives someone to dedicate their life to sustainability and making a positive impact?
Leor Rotchild is a consultant, author, and speaker with a deep commitment to environmental advocacy. His journey is shaped by his family's history, his experiences as an immigrant, and his passion for corporate social responsibility.
In this episode, we dive into Leor’s reflections on his family's Holocaust history and how it fueled his dedication to justice and sustainability. We explore his unique path from growing up in Toronto and Israel to becoming a prominent figure in environmental advocacy. Leor shares hi...
2024-05-291h 27
The Artsy Dudes PodcastConstructing a Greener Tomorrow: When Art meets Ecology, how to create in a disposable world through sustainability Get ready to reimagine the power of community gatherings as we sit down with Leor Rotchild, an expert in sustainability consulting for the events industry. This episode promises to revolutionize your understanding of event planning, intertwining environmental responsibility with a deep reflection on why we come together. Leor guides us through the labyrinth of challenges faced by event planners and provides a beacon of hope for those endeavoring to create sustainable and inclusive experiences. His wisdom is not merely about waste reduction; It’s a call to align our celebrations with our deepest values.As the con...
2024-04-301h 28
Canada’s EntrepreneurHow We Gather Matters: The New Formula for Purpose-Driven Events to Create More Impact and Less Waste - Vancouver - Canada's PodcastLeor Rotchild is an author, speaker, and consultant with 20 years of sustainable business experience.
Leor is the Senior Director at Upswing Solutions, a B Corp-certified boutique consulting firm where he supports government and private sector clients to decarbonize their supply chains, address human rights risks, and deeply integrate purpose and sustainability into their core strategies.
Leor's background includes leading a national association called Canadian Business for Social Responsibility and co-founder of a sustainable events company called Do It Green.
In his new book, entitled How We Gather Matters, Leor makes the case for...
2024-04-2338 min
Meetings & Events PodcastSustainability in Events, with Leor Rotchild
In our newest episode of M+E, we chat with Leor Rotchild, a sustainability expert in the events industry and author of How We Gather Matters: Sustainable Event Planning for Pu
2024-04-0544 min
Collisions YYCLeor Rotchild, Crafting Impactful Sustainability Strategies for Modern EventsIn today’s episode, host Tyler Chisholm is joined by Leor Rotchild, a nationally recognized speaker, author, podcaster, and consultant with 20 years of sustainable business experience. He’s the Senior Director of Upswing Solutions, a B-Corp certified boutique consulting firm where he supports government and private sector clients in de-carbonizing their supply chains, addressing human rights risks, and deeply integrating purpose and sustainability into their core strategies. Leor drops some serious knowledge on tackling greenwashing and the need for standardized reporting in our quest for a greener planet. He explores why aligning your niche with your target audience is cruc...
2024-04-0441 min
Pipelines and TurbinesEpisode 77: Budget 2023: Is this going to become the lobbyist olympics?Following the 2023 federal budget release, Jason Switzer and Janet Annesley sat down with Michael Bernstein (Executive Director, Clean Prosperity) to share their reactions and recommendations and reflect on the cleantech investment landscape in Canada vs. the US.Links Referenced- Clean Prosperity's Reaction to the 2023 Federal Budget- Clean Prosperity's 2023 Budget Recommendations- CleanProsperity.ca- Robert Downey Jr. joins the dept of energy’s clean energy corp
2023-04-1542 minPipelines and TurbinesEpisode 76: Greening the Big ScreenWith star-studded climate drama Extrapolations about to launch on Apple TV, Jason and Leor chat with guest Andrew Robinson (Principal, Sustainability Strategy and Engagement, Green Spark Group) about the ongoing local and global efforts to advance the environmental sustainability of film and TV production.Websites referenced:Wearealbert.orggreensparkgroup.com
2023-03-2346 minPipelines and TurbinesEpisode 75: The magic word is: MarginalThis week the P&T crew discuss how the war in eastern Europe has shifted the global energy market, what this means for LNG markets and the Canadian energy industry, cracking the nut that is CCUS, and whether O&G companies were ever really serious about their renewable energy investments.
2023-03-0332 minPipelines and TurbinesEpisode 74: The Year AheadCBSR's Executive Director, Leor Rotchild, was joined by Dominic Waughray, Executive Vice President, Imperatives, from the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, Geoff Pegg, Head of Sustainability & Environment from TELUS, and Andrea Harris, Vice President, Impact Strategy from Vancity, who shared key sustainability trends, insights, and actionable takeaways for Canadian companies.
2023-02-1847 min
Pipelines and TurbinesEpisode 73: Energy Nerds UniteThis week P&T is excited to introduce new host Janet Annesley, Chief Sustainability Officer at Kiwetinohk Energy and former chief of staff to Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources. In this episode, Jason, Janet and Leor break down Just Transition, discuss the upcoming federal budget and explore the impact that both will have on Alberta's economy.
2023-02-0331 minPipelines and TurbinesEpisode 72: Green Swans & BridgesP & T welcomes guest Janet Annesley to review some of the most important moments of 2022 and share their predictions and things to watch for the new year.
2023-01-2047 min
Pipelines and TurbinesEpisode 71. Leaders need to be flexible w Apala Mukherjee, president of BASF Canada.Join our host Leor Rotchild with special guest Apala Mukherjee, President of BASF Canada, as they discuss BASF Canada’s diverse sustainability projects in the fight for Net-Zero.
2022-08-1547 min
Pipelines and TurbinesEpisode 70 - Countries with McDonald's Aren't Supposed to go to War With Each OtherLeor, Jason and Dan try to untangle Russia's invasion of Ukraine. What is the current situation, how do we understand it, and what might it mean for energy markets? Is this the beginning of the breakdown of the global rules based order?
2022-03-1756 min
Collisions YYCCurrent & Critical - Leor Rotchild, ESG - A non-negotiable for successAs humans, we’re all in the challenge of creating a new economy together - one that is equitable and environmentally and socially conscious. CBSR is encouraging their member businesses to operate in a socially and environmentally responsible way, including becoming net zero by 2050, developing sophisticated diversity and inclusion programs and building Canada’s circular economy.Join me as Leor takes us through his role at CBSR, to hear insights and tips on how strategic partnerships enable your organization to do business like a Canadian and champion business as a force for good.
2021-04-2957 min
Planners For The PlanetEpisode 11: Canadian Businesses for Social Responsibility- Meet Leor RotchildEvents are driven by business - companies host events, join associations and send their employees to events and conferences. When companies make changes to their travel and event mandates, smart event people pay attention. Joining us on this podcast is our friend Leor Rotchild - who is the Executive Director of Canadian Businesses for Social Responsibility. We talk about events, sustainability and Leor suggests ways event professionals can keep up with the changes to corporate responsibility and governance and how they affect our events.
CBSR's website: https://www.cbsr.ca/
2021-04-2233 min
Canada’s EntrepreneurLeor Rotchild is Aggregating Canada’s Business Sustainability Heroes Into a Powerhouse for Good, from Pipelines to Turbines - Calgary - Canada's PodcastLeor Rotchild is the Calgary-based Executive Director of Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR), where he champions responsible Canadian business as a force for good in the world. He also hosts a podcast called Pipelines & Turbines, which features interviews and commentary about topical energy and sustainability issues.
Leor started his career in the international development sector and spent several years as a sustainability leader in Alberta's energy sector. He founded a social enterprise specialized in zero-waste events and consulted to several clients in energy, clothing and apparel, and professional services.
Leor joined CBSR after completing...
2020-12-2844 min