Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
This episode explores how construction does more than just build structures — it shapes the communities where we live, work, and learn. Advancing productivity in the industry isn’t just about improving efficiency and profitability; it’s about creating lasting, positive change. We sit down with Jennifer Downey, Director of Environmental Social Governance at Turner Construction, to discuss the challenges and opportunities in driving sustainable and equitable construction practices. Jennifer shares how Turner Construction is making an impact by prioritizing community engagement, environmental responsibility, and long-term industry transformation.
0:00 Introduction & Welcome
1:15 Defining ESG
3:28 ESG & Turner's Business Strategy
5:05 Jennifer’s Career Path & Purposeful Innovation
6:50 Building ESG into the Corporate Strategy
8:33 Transparency & Turner’s First ESG Report
9:50 Active Caring Culture
11:20 The Three ESG Pillars & Seven Impact Areas
13:32 Impact on Trade Partners & Communities
15:20 Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions
17:22 Looking Ahead: Data, Reductions & Future Focus
18:27 Rapid-Fire Questions
20:00 Closing & Key Takeaways
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This episode explores how construction does more than just build structures — it shapes the communities where we live, work, and learn. Advancing productivity in the industry isn’t just about improving efficiency and profitability; it’s about creating lasting, positive change. We sit down with Jennifer Downey, Director of Environmental Social Governance at Turner Construction, to discuss the challenges and opportunities in driving sustainable and equitable construction practices. Jennifer shares how Turner Construction is making an impact by prioritizing community engagement, environmental responsibility, and long-term industry transformation.
0:00 Introduction & Welcome
1:15 Defining ESG
3:28 ESG & Turner's Business Strategy
5:05 Jennifer’s Career Path & Purposeful Innovation
6:50 Building ESG into the Corporate Strategy
8:33 Transparency & Turner’s First ESG Report
9:50 Active Caring Culture
11:20 The Three ESG Pillars & Seven Impact Areas
13:32 Impact on Trade Partners & Communities
15:20 Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions
17:22 Looking Ahead: Data, Reductions & Future Focus
18:27 Rapid-Fire Questions
20:00 Closing & Key Takeaways
Subscribe: http://proco.re/2epAL7r
LinkedIn: http://proco.re/2t3ineB
Facebook: http://proco.re/2dVwqaH
X: http://proco.re/2rKTIH3
Instagram: https://proco.re/Instagram
Website: http://proco.re/2rZTgZX
