Moderator:
Raphaël BeauchampDirector, Regional Pathways & Quebec Lead
Speakers:
Jolene McLaughlinVice President Climate and Sustainability
Genevieve Roy VP – Environment and Sustainability
Morgan McDonaldDirector, Corporate Sustainability
- 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET
Build More, Emit Less: Growing and Greening Canadian Construction
Webinar Summary
How can Canada’s construction industry build more while emitting less? Nine of Canada’s largest construction companies have partnered with the Transition Accelerator to explore that topic in Growing and Greening Canadian Construction, a landmark report outlining five high-impact actions that can help to significantly reduce industry-wide jobsite emissions while potentially improving efficiency and affordability in the process.
To mark that report’s launch, this webinar will connect those five actions to major projects, spotlighting procurement levers, grid-first site setups, and near-term fuel and equipment shifts that cut emissions while maintaining operational excellence. Moderated by Raphael Beauchamp (The Transition Accelerator), this focused discussion will feature Jolene McLaughlin (EllisDon), Geneviève Roy (Pomerleau), Morgan McDonald (Ledcor) and an extensive audience Q&A, so bring your best questions and get actionable answers you can take back to your next tender.
The webinar recording will be posted here on Thursday, October 23.
Moderator
Raphaël Beauchamp
Director, Regional Pathways & Quebec Lead
Raphaël Beauchamp brings extensive experience in developing complex public policies and mobilizing stakeholders toward strategic solutions. With nearly a decade of experience in federal politics, he served as Senior Advisor to Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, as well as to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources. In these roles, he played a leading role in designing and advancing government priorities on energy efficiency, critical minerals, innovation, international trade, and Canada-US relations. Raphaël also worked as Director of Public Affairs for the Quebec Business Council on Environmental Technologies (CETEQ) where he coordinated the priorities of over 200 member companies from a myriad of sectors and translated them into effective public policies.
Raphaël holds a B.A. from McGill University and a Certificate in Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard Business School.
Speakers
Jolene McLaughlin
Vice President Climate and Sustainability
As the Vice President Climate and Sustainability for EllisDon Corporation, Jolene McLaughlin works to build partnerships across the industry to support climate mitigation and adaptation strategies in the build environment. She has spent more than 12 years driving sustainability initiatives across various segments of the built environment from concept into execution. Working with project teams with a collaborative approach, in support of the identification, definition and implementation of practical strategies that result in more efficient, resilient and comfortable buildings.
Genevieve Roy
VP - Environment and Sustainability
Passionate about construction and committed to the fight against climate change, Geneviève has been Vice-President – Environment and Sustainable Development at Pomerleau since 2019. With extensive experience in Canada and internationally, she reconciles environmental protection and community well-being. Responsible for Pomerleau’s sustainability strategy, she leads the decarbonization plan, develops relationships with Indigenous communities and businesses and ensures environmental compliance of construction sites. She holds a degree in Political Science and International Relations, a master’s degree in Environmental Science and is an accredited Envision Professional.
Morgan McDonald
Director, Corporate Sustainability
Morgan McDonald is Director of Corporate Sustainability with Ledcor, one of Canada’s most diversified construction companies. He is also Chair of Ledcor’s Global Innovation Committee. In previous roles, Morgan led programs related to high performance buildings and deep energy retrofits. He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Queen’s University and a background in renewable energy, carbon finance, and sustainability education. Morgan is an active member of the green building community and currently serves on the Board of Directors for QUEST Canada, which focuses on the energy transition at the community scale, and as Board Chair for Affine Climate Solutions, which focuses on climate resilience and climate finance.
