Listen "From Plant to Portfolio"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Behzad shares how his transition from plant-level energy manager to a corporate sustainability role at Maple Leaf Foods is helping the company bring greater alignment and momentum to its energy goals. Drawing on his hands-on experience, Behzad emphasizes the value of site-specific targets, practical support tools and direct relationships with facility teams. Rather than managing from a distance, he collaborates closely with plants to tailor goals, build trust, and empower local teams. His story shows how on-the-ground experience provides a strong foundation but needs to be complemented with new skills and new approaches to create a system where every facility contributes meaningfully to sustainability goals. This episode illustrates how building strong connections and adapting strategies to fit plant-level realities can lead to lasting, company-wide energy performance improvements. We would love to hear your feedback about the podcast, the challenges you’re facing, or the successes you’ve had. Please reach out to us at [email protected]. For more resources to help you on your energy management journey, please visit https://saveonenergy.ca/Training-and-Support.
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