Vincent Blanchard

In the scope of my current role, I am committed to strengthening environmental expertise within the Environmental, Climate Change, and Community Excellence Center (E3C), positioning our team as a reference in sustainable development. My role involves establishing a new team dedicated to climate change, integrating skills in life cycle assessment, multi-criteria risk analysis in vulnerability and adaptation to climate change, as well as nature-based solutions. The primary objective is to optimize the environmental impact of our clients' projects and enhance the resilience of engineering solutions in the face of climate challenges. 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 Coaching to facilitate teamwork, creativity, communication, and appreciative feedback. Mentoring team leaders for operational excellence and personal growth. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 Contribution to the development of tactical plans. Support for the development of the organizational strategy in sustainable development. 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐨 Reinforcement of the innovation process and promotion of a sustainable development culture within the organization. I am passionate about catalyzing positive change, and my efforts are dedicated to not only advancing environmental consciousness but also nurturing a workplace focused on innovation, collaboration, and sustainability.

As a company dedicated to the fight against climate change, Team for the Planet aims to raise 1 billion euros to implement 100 crucial innovations. We firmly believe that every invested euro can contribute to shaping a sustainable future. Together, we form the last line of defense against an impending climate collapse. At Team for the Planet, we are convinced that collective action is the necessary remedy to address this global challenge.

Accelerate the implementation, by an eco-design approach, of the next generation biorefinery in Canada by developing science and techno-economic & environmental analysis of Novel Bio-Sourced Material Innovative Centre of Excellence’s projects.

➢ Coaching to facilitate teamwork, creativity, communication, and appreciative feedback ➢ Performance management (goals, feedback, and talents) ➢ Staff mentoring to reach operational excellence and personal growth (Gantt, budget, operational follow up, scientific rigour, agility, communication, and leadership) ➢ Reinforcement of both innovation and sustainable development culture through the company ➢ Implementation of good practices in occupational health equity and safety at work ➢ Internal and external positioning of the team by developing partnerships, initiatives, and popular science communications ➢ Support to the development of the sustainable development strategy ➢ interim team manager of the secondary transformation team (2017-18) - about 15 staffs

My main mandate was to develop new products and innovative solutions for the forestry industry: - Multidisciplinary team management, support & coaching - Natural extractives program lead - ESG & ISO 17025 committee member - Development of multifunctional platforms for cellulosic fibre valorization - Development of new markets for the forest industry (food & beverage, cosmetic and pharmaceutical) - Development of national & international partnerships - Strategic Alliance with major European partners - FPI's representative in CRIBIQ & Sustainability committee of Parc Métropolitain de Québec - National & International Conferences - Animation of conferences & seminars

Research domains: wood science, water-based coatings, plasma, nanoparticles, composite materials, VOC emissions & natural extractives

Business Management - Development & Implementation of a 5 years business strategy - Partnerships development with wine agencies, wine brotherhoods and producers for all private importations - Development of the corporate service offer Digital & traditional Communication. - Management & creation of websites, social media pages and newsletters - Web marketing (Google challenge, videos, articles, advertisements) - Management of customer relationship & Linked-In, Facebook and Twitter Communities

Develop a systemic vision causes and consequences Map the risks associated with physical and transitional changes in your organization Define objectives and key actions of your climate strategy Have concrete arguments and examples to convince within the company

MNG 6095 - Authentic Leader MNG 6151 - Collective Intelligence et Innovation MNG 6116 - Power and Leadership