Sustainability Leaders
Sustainability Leaders
BMO Financial Group
Sustainability is a rapidly evolving field, driven by billions of dollars in global investment. Join hosts Michael Torrance, Jonathan Hackett and others in this podcast series, as we introduce you to the innovative minds and diverse perspectives that are pushing the boundaries in sustainability good practice. With topics ranging from climate change to sustainable finance and green bonds to human rights and responsible investing, we explore the world of corporate sustainability through interviews with corporate practitioners, investors, scholars and the NGO community.
What COP28 Means for the Future of the Energy Transition
Grégoire Baillargeon, President, BMO Financial Group, Quebec, Jonathan Hackett, Vice Chair, BMO Capital Markets, and George Sutherland, Senior Advisor to the BMO Climate Institute, sat down with and to discuss key developments at COP28 and what they mean for the future of sustainable finance and the energy transition.
Jan 12, 2024
26 min
Understanding the Inner Workings of AI: Part 2
Listen to part two of our two-part series around artificial intelligence featuring Rosa van den Beemt, director of stewardship in Responsible Investment at BMO Global Asset Management, and Ebrahim Bagheri, professor at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Dec 12, 2023
19 min
Understanding the Inner Workings of AI: Part 1
“The excitement around artificial intelligence comes from the fact that the machines now don't need humans' explicit instructions, but rather they look at past historical patterns based on historical data, and learn how to do those things themselves.” Listen to part one of our two-part series with Rosa van den Beemt, Director of Stewardship in Responsible Investment at BMO Global Asset Management, and Ebrahim Bagheri, professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, formerly known as Ryerson.
Dec 7, 2023
26 min
Extreme Temperatures: How North American Cities Amplify Climate Change
After record-breaking heat in the summer, 2023 is on track to be the hottest year ever. Listen to learn why.
Dec 5, 2023
19 min
The C-suite is increasingly in Front on Climate
More companies have plans to address climate change based on rising business importance, according to results of the second annual poll commissioned by the BMO Climate Institute. Listen now.
Nov 27, 2023
14 min
Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs: Andy Blair in Conversation
Today, we’re joined by Andy Blair, Co-Founder of Upflow, a geothermal, research, and innovation company based in New Zealand. Upflow is dedicated to harnessing the vast potential of geothermal energy to provide intelligent solutions to global industries.
Nov 22, 2023
20 min
Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs: Menna Farouk in Conversation
Today, we’re joined by Menna Farouk, Founder and CEO of Dosy, a tech-based scooter and bicycle riding platform for women and girls. Dosy aims to encourage women and girls in Egypt to ride scooters and bicycles by connecting them with riding instructors.
Nov 22, 2023
9 min
Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs: Diana Mbogo in Conversation
Today, we’re joined by Diana Mbogo, Founder and Managing Director of Millennium Engineers Enterprises Ltd, a renewable energy social enterprise in Tanzania that focuses on developing customized energy solutions.
Nov 22, 2023
10 min
Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs: Karin Sempf in Conversation
Today, we’re joined by Karin Sempf, CEO and Founder of Innova Nation, an educational lab focused on motivating and empowering the upcoming generation of entrepreneurs, innovators, and sustainability advocates.
Nov 22, 2023
12 min
Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs: Susan Blanchet in Conversation
Today, we’re joined by Susan Blanchet, CEO and Founder of Origen Air. Origen Air provides a complete indoor air purification solution.
Nov 22, 2023
15 min
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