Podcast appearances and mentions of chad park

Chad Park is the Vice President, Sustainability & Citizenship for Co-operators, a leading Canadian insurance and financial services co-operative with more than $62 billion in assets under administration. Co-operators is a holding company for a number of entities with one common goal: creating financial security for Canadians and their communities. Because they are a co-operative, their business decisions are guided by their values of inclusion, and responsible and sustainable development. Chad leads the co-operative's efforts to embed and integrate sustainability principles throughout the organization, including in its investment strategy and underwriting practices. He also oversees Co-operators nation-wide community investment and partnership programs, including the Co-operators Community Funds. In this episode, we discuss: ●     What a co-operative business structure means ●     The impacts of climate change on the insurance industry ●     Canada's Reconciliation Journey Key Takeaways: Reconciliation - Facing the Past to Create a New Future: It's easy to brush off past generations' actions as their responsibility alone—and yes, they were responsible. But here's the thing: we're responsible for what we do now with that legacy. We can't keep building on a rotten foundation and expect a solid future. The real challenge—and opportunity—is to take accountability, even retroactively, for the wrongs that were done. We have the power to dive headfirst into the messy work of deconstruction and build something better together. While daunting work, there is true liberation in taking radical accountability to break free from the past and create a new path forward that we're proud to hand down to the next generation. Reimagining How We Protect Our Communities: It seems that for as long as governments have existed, they've handled public goods—our roads, parks, and water systems (to name a few). But just because it's been done a certain way forever doesn't mean it's the best way to keep doing it. I'm excited about how Co-operators is challenging the old way of doing things by developing new models to build climate-resilient communities. They're taking what's traditionally been the government's job and updating it for today's challenges. It's great to see organizations innovating new ways to protect our future. Balancing Risk and Resilience: Co-operators has an interesting dual focus: investments and insurance. On the insurance side, climate change is driving up risks and premiums, but there's only so much people can pay before insurance becomes unsustainable. That's where the investment side comes in. They're investing in making communities more resilient to climate change, which in turn helps keep insurance premiums in check. How cool is that? It's a holistic approach that puts the financial security of individuals and communities at the heart of their strategy, prioritizing their organization's purpose. References: ●     Connect with Chad on LinkedIn ●     Co-operators ●     ICLEI Canada ●     Green Economy Canada ●     Official page for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada   Connect & Share: If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading them! If this episode resonated with you, I ask you to send it to a friend. Help bring even more visibility to these leaders that are using business as a force for good! Subscribe to the Purpose and Profit newsletter to make sure you don't miss future episodes. This podcast is for you, the listener. I'd love to hear what resonated with you, or if you have a suggestion on who would be a great guest for this show. Please send me a note at info@KathyVarol.com.

4:28 | Conversion therapy survivor Matt Ashcroft shares about the pseudoscientific practice of attempting to change a person's sexual orientation and the banning of the practice this week with Bill C-6 passing in the House of Commons, despite 63 voting against it. 23:05 | Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta Grand Chief Arthur Noskey reflects on the breaking news of 751 unmarked graves found by Cowessess First Nation at site of former residential school in Saskatchewan. He explains how contempt for Indigenous Peoples continues today as harvesting rights are violated and why these need to be tracked. 54:49 | Samson Cree Nation Councillor Laurie Buffalo, The Next 30 founder Chad Park, and Earth Works Farm's Brenda Barritt explore what the next three decades in Alberta can look like and how reconciliation must be involved. The trio is participating in the Possibility Summit on June 26, 2021.

The pandemic has impacted many people in community and has put a strain on resources. LakeCity Works, a Dartmouth-based social enterprise has received a total of $90,000 in grants from Co-operators Community Funds (CCF) over the last three years. The money has been able to help enhance the employability and well-being of people living with mental illness in the community. I spoke with Liam O'Rourke, Executive Director LakeCity Works and Chad Park, VP Sustainability & Citizenship, The Co-operators.

There are increasing expectations from consumers and investors alike for brands to demonstrate their genuine commitment towards a more sustainable future. But what does it mean to be a sustainable business and how can brands become more sustainable while ensuring financial viability?   In today's episode, I speak with Chad Park, VP of Sustainability and Citizenship at The Co-operators, Founding Director of the Energy Futures Lab, and founding member of The Natural Step Canada team. Chad has been recognized for his leadership and accomplishments in working with dozens of leading businesses and municipalities to help them integrate sustainability into their business strategy, operations, and organizational culture. He shares great advice and examples on how brands of any size or industry can apply.  

"As DC falls, Bitcoin rises," a viewer tweeted Ryan on January 6th. Bitcoin Well CEO Adam O'Brien joins for Real Talk on the popular cryptocurrency, including his take on its wild value fluctuations over the past week. This week's Real Talk Round Table takes a look at "The Next 30" movement, featuring co-founder Chad Park, Salimah Kassam, and Carman McNary. After Coal Association of Canada president (and former Alberta Environment Minister) Robin Campbell argued "Selinium is just salt" on Thursday's show, biologist John Adcock and geochemist Colton Vessey chime in on the environmental impact of open-pit coal mining in the mountains, and the challenges around environmental reclamation. Plus, per tradition, Ryan wraps up the week with another rousing edition of Trash Talk!

They’ve both been incredibly polarizing.Energy and data both have economic and social benefits, and have been vital for work and our communities. But the energy and technology sectors have also been criticized for similar issues, from not doing enough for climate change to marginalizing people without voice and power.The world of social impact has found it particularly challenging to engage with people who believe radically different things — but now more than ever, it’s critical to go beyond our own bubble. So, how do we create lasting impact in an era of misunderstanding and polarization? We invited Open Government Activist, Bianca Wylie, and Director of Energy Futures Lab, Chad Park, for a juicy conversation on how changemakers can navigate polarizing issues such as data privacy and energy in an era of misunderstanding and division. Queue this up. You’ll learn a ton. 

Beyond Disruption 22: The Evolution of Energy Economics with Jane Kearns & Chad Park June 14, 2019 In this episode of the Beyond Disruption podcast, we’re at SingularityU Canada Summit 2019 with Jane Kearns, Managing Director of MaRS CleanTech, and Chad Park, Senior Associate of Natural Step and Lead Animator of Energy Futures Lab. You’ll The post Beyond Disruption 22: The Evolution of Energy Economics with Jane Kearns & Chad Park appeared first on Magazine Canada.

Chad Park is the President and CEO of Acero Crowns, a leading manufacturer of preformed pediatric dental crowns.  Dr. Park graduated from dental school in 1996 and completed a GPR residency program at UT School of Dentistry and Hermann Hospital in Houston.  He graduated Harvard Business School in 2010.  Dr. Park and his wife Dr. Rita Ne own and operate 6 Bravo Dental Clinics throughout Dallas.  They have 2 daughters age 8 and 16 and he is a avid Crossfitter.   https://www.acerocrowns.com/ http://bravodentaldallas.com/

Chad Park is the President and CEO of Acero Crowns, a leading manufacturer of preformed pediatric dental crowns.  Dr. Park graduated from dental school in 1996 and completed a GPR residency program at UT School of Dentistry and Hermann Hospital in Houston.  He graduated Harvard Business School in 2010.  Dr. Park and his wife Dr. Rita Ne own and operate 6 Bravo Dental Clinics throughout Dallas.  They have 2 daughters age 8 and 16 and he is a avid Crossfitter.   https://www.acerocrowns.com/ http://bravodentaldallas.com/

Anglea Kokott chats about the future of Alberta's energy on today's show. She talks with both Chad Park, Chief Innovation Officer of The Natural Step and Director of the Energy Futures Lab and Apoorv Sinha, CEO, Founder of Carbon Upcycling Technologies.  Innovating Alberta's Energy Future takes place tomorrow at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. This event will bring together innovators to discuss the future of Alberta's energy.   Click here for tickets to the event!

Our second segment in our “Systems in Transition” series tackles the How of how we transition our systems. The feature interview is with Chad Park, the Chief Innovation Officer of the Natural Step Canada and Director of the Energy Futures Lab. Chad and his team have gathered a group of 40 “Fellows” that are working through a multi-year process to drive transformational change in Alberta’s energy system. Chad focuses on the theory of systems change to highlight the mechanisms through which we actually change the systems we are apart of. Our second interview is with Chris Nelder, an iconic figure in the sustainability industry, the Electricity Manager for REI and host of “The Transition Show” podcast series. Chris talks us through the transformational changes that have already happen in our energy system and the transition we’re living through today.