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 interv ...
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Meet the people who are leading the way toward a low carbon, sustainable future. Every week, we have in-depth conversations with business leaders, innovators, policy makers and visionaries who have dedicated their careers to the future of the planet. Join us to hear their personal stories of how they built their careers, what advice they have for those of us who want to make an impact, and what drives them to do the work.
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" I absolutely love it. Out of all of the different sustainability podcasts I listen to I’d recommend it to anyone working in sustainability." Libby Kerman, Sustainability Manager, Lincolnshire Housing Partnership. Want to get more colleagues supporting sustainability – and not just paying lip service to the idea but getting actively involved in making change happen? Most sustainability leaders focus on trying to build more persuasive arguments, instead of building more effective relationshi ...
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The SUSTAINX: Leaders in Sustainability Podcast is the ultimate resource for sustainability professionals aiming to drive impactful environmental initiatives and change. Hosted by Sven Steinert, CEO of SUSTAINX, Partner, and Sustainability Lead at H&Z Management Consulting, this show cuts right to the core of the sustainability agenda. Join Sven as he engages with global leaders and experts to explore pressing topics including decarbonisation, circular business models, transformational leade ...
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Addressing the increasingly complex problem of wildfires that threaten people, communities and economic assets, requires new ways of thinking and new technologies. That is the premise of Convective Capital, California-based venture capital firm that invests in companies trying to solve the global wildfire crisis. Jay Ribakove, Principal at Convecti…
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Ep. 11 - The Roadmap to Decarbonisation: How DKV Mobility is Turning SBTi Targets into Reality - with Laura Cremer-Heesen
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Navigating the challenging journey of setting and implementing SBTi net-zero climate targets is essential for any company serious about sustainability and climate management. In this episode, host Sven Steinert welcomes Laura Cremer-Heesen, Director Sustainability at DKV Mobility, to share how her team tackled the challenges of defining, receiving …
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How do you actually make change happen? What’s the right balance between collaboration and competition? How important is it to convince people about the importance of sustainability? Last year we (Osbert, Morag and Rich, co-founders of Realise Earth) headed for the hills of Westmoreland to camp, walk and talk – to see if we could pool our varied ex…
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Agrivoltaics is an innovation in which land is simultaneously used for farming and solar energy production. The aim is to increase land use efficiency, produce income, and generate environmental and social value. In the latest episode of Sustainability Leaders, Melissa Fifield, Head of the BMO Climate Institute, sits down with Kathryn Beroš, Founde…
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How is the metals and mining industry driving sustainable development? Rohitesh Dhawan, CEO and President of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), and Camilla Sutton, BMO’s Head of Equity Research for Canada and the UK, explore the industry’s progress, key achievements, and what’s next. During this 30-minute episode, they discuss t…
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Critical minerals are essential inputs in modern energy and high-tech applications, including batteries, energy storage and infrastructure, and national security. They also play an important role in the global energy transition, where demand is expected to necessitate significant investment in order to develop new mines, downstream processing capac…
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In the latest episode of Sustainability Leaders, Jonathan Hackett, Managing Director and Head, Sustainable Finance, BMO Capital Markets, sits down with Francisco Leon, President and CEO, California Resources Corporation (CRC), the state's largest oil and gas production company. CRC is focused not only on meeting the present energy needs of the worl…
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In this two-part episode of Sustainability Leaders, George Sutherland, Senior Advisor of Climate Change & Sustainability, hosts a conversation about the state of building retrofits, parallels between retrofits and future climate objectives, and potential opportunities. Our guests on the show include Bryan Flannigan, Executive Director, Building Dec…
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In this two-part episode of Sustainability Leaders, George Sutherland, Senior Advisor of Climate Change & Sustainability, hosts a conversation about the state of building retrofits, parallels between retrofits and future climate objectives, and potential opportunities. Our guests on the show include Bryan Flannigan, Executive Director, Building Dec…
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In the latest episode of Sustainability Leaders, Angela Adduci, Senior Advisor, BMO Climate Institute, hosts a conversation with two complementary perspectives on sustainable procurement. Nathan Cummins, Global Lead for Renewable Energy Markets at The Nature Conservancy, shares insights from a toolkit to help corporate buyers with clean energy proc…
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Ep. 10 - Designing Business Transformation in the Era of Climate Crisis and AI - with Luis Cilimingras
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The climate crisis and AI are set to reshape businesses more profoundly than the internet has over the last 20 years. In this episode, Sven Steinert sits down with Luis Cilimingras, entrepreneur and fellow at IDEO, to explore how these two transformative forces are redefining the way organisations innovate, adapt, and thrive in the face of rapid gl…
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In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, host Caroline Donlin leads a panel of experts in exploring the future of sustainable construction. The discussion covers a range of topics, including the adoption of low-carbon building practices, the impact of tax credits on sustainable development, and the challenges facing the industry. Panelists James …
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How do we build a future where sustainability isn’t just a goal but the foundation of better business? In this episode, host Sven Steinert welcomes Frank Jensen, owner and third-generation leader at Søren Jensen, a pioneering building engineering consultancy at the forefront of regenerative construction. Frank, who recently co-founded the Aarhus Ce…
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A sustainable energy transition and growing demands for energy will require creative and novel ideas in energy science to become reality. How should we evaluate novel claims? What are some of the most promising areas of research in breakthrough energy? George Hathaway is an experimental scientist and engineer whose career has focused on how to expe…
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Ep. 8 - Driving Sustainable Transformation: DEHN SE’s Strategic Approach - with Susanne Horn
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Is your sustainability strategy truly integrated into your business DNA? In this episode, host Sven Steinert talks to Susanne Horn, Director of Corporate Development at DEHN SE, about embedding sustainability into corporate strategy. Susanne shares how DEHN SE drives innovation by reducing material use, co-developing digital product passports, and …
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In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, Alma Cortés-Selva, Senior Advisor at the BMO Climate Institute, is joined by Nicole Rojas, CEO of Lasso Solutions, to explore the transformative funding solutions that are helping the beef and dairy sectors cut down on carbon emissions and embrace more sustainable practices.…
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Infrastructure is a vital driver of environmental sustainability and social resilience. Recorded at the Toronto Global Forum in 2024, this discussion on the challenges and opportunities of sustainable infrastructure was moderated by Karen Mazurkewich, Vice-President, Stakeholder Relations and Communications, Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA…
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Ep. 7 - Women at the Forefront: Shaping the Sustainability Agenda for Lasting Change - with Dr. Saskia Juretzek
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Transformative change needs diverse voices. Discover how Dr. Saskia Juretzek is empowering women to shape the future of sustainability. In this episode, Sven Steinert welcomes Dr. Saskia Juretzek, Advisory Council Member at Futurewoman and author of "Nachhaltige Karriere: Mit dem richtigen Job die Welt verändern." They discuss the pivotal role of w…
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Ep. 6 - How Bayer Crop Science Is Transforming Agricultural Sustainability through Collaboration and Technology - with Tomás Zaborowski
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Discover how Bayer Crop Science is driving a new era in global agriculture with innovative sustainability strategies and strong partnerships. Join host Sven Steinert as he sits down with Tomás Zaborowski, Global Head of Sustainability Excellence at Bayer Crop Science. Tomás explains the company's comprehensive approach to revolutionising agricultur…
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In this episode of Sustainability Leaders recorded on location at Climate Week NYC, Jonathan Hackett, Managing Director and Head, Sustainable Finance at BMO, sat down with Justine Fisher, CFO at Svante, to discuss the state of carbon solutions, regulations, and carbon credit markets.由BMO Financial Group
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Ep. 5 - Unlocking Net Zero: Viessmann Climate Solution’s Unique Global Path to Decarbonisation - with Jahanzeb Tariq
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Discover how Viessmann Climate Solutions is leveraging circular design and bold strategies to lead the global market in net zero innovation. In this episode, Sven Steinert talks with Jahanzeb Tariq, Global Manager of Product Sustainability and Circularity at Viessmann Climate Solutions. Jahanzeb explains how Viessmann, now part of Carrier Global, i…
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This episode explores why real estate owners and developers are increasingly committing to sustainable practices, and how builders are supporting these initiatives.由BMO Financial Group
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Ep. 4 - ALDI SOUTH Group’s Path to Sustainable Retail: Supplier Involvement and Strategic Pillars - with Sandra Körger
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ALDI SOUTH Group has set ambitious sustainability goals, but how do they bring suppliers along for the journey? Get inside their game-changing tactics. In this episode, host Sven Steinert talks with Sandra Körger, Director of International Sustainability at ALDI SOUTH Group, about the retailer’s ambitious global sustainability strategy. Sandra expl…
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In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, BMO’s Alma Cortes-Selva leads a roundtable discussion on supply chain management and sustainability.由BMO Financial Group
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Discover how Leadership for Sustainability can help you make change happen.由Osbert Lancaster @ Realise Earth
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Ep. 3 - Driving Real Transformation: Integrating Sustainability into Organisational Culture - with Carolle Müller
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Forget about ticking boxes. Sustainability is now the driving force behind successful, future-ready companies. In this episode, Sven Steinert talks to Change and Transformation Director Carolle Müller (Ex Merck) to explore the critical role sustainability plays in modern business strategy. Carolle explains why sustainability is not just a complianc…
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Grégoire Baillargeon, President, BMO Financial Group, Quebec, and Fred Lalonde, co-founder of Deep Sky, discuss why carbon removal technology solutions are urgently needed and the opportunities to scale them.由BMO Financial Group
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In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, Issam Majeed, Managing Director of Diversified Industries, BMO Corporate Finance sat down with Anil Abrol, Founder and CEO of Eco Guardian. Eco Guardian has been helping lead the way in sustainable packaging for the last 20 years and is at the forefront of the fight against environmental degradation, speci…
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Zero-carbon construction is not just important for greenhouse gas emissions reduction—it can also be a smart investment for asset owners. Angela Adduci, Senior Advisor, Policy, BMO Climate Institute, sat down with Kathleen Beaumont, Director, Impact & ESG, Forum Asset Management, and Paul Morassutti, Chairman, CBRE Limited, to discuss new insights …
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We all know the auto industry is headed toward electrification and alternative energy inputs. It’s an ambitious undertaking, and dealers have a lot to consider regarding how they will decarbonize and what the future of the dealership will look like. OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer.由BMO Financial Group
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Ep. 2 - Cradle to Cradle: Beyond Greenwashing to True Circular Product Design - with Dr. Jan Christoph van der Lancken
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Circular product design is the key to moving sustainability beyond greenwashing to achieve true environmental impact. In this episode, host Sven Steinert sits down with Dr. Jan Christoph von der Lancken, Managing Director at EPEA GmbH, to explore the revolutionary "Cradle to Cradle" framework, and how it is transforming circular product design. Dr.…
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Daniella Vega is Senior Vice President of Health and Sustainability with Ahold Delhaize, a Dutch-Belgian multinational retail and wholesale holding company. Daniella talks with Osbert about this unusual role and the synergies between reducing emissions and improving health. She also talks about leading on Project Ocean, getting rid of single use pl…
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BMO Equity Research on the AI + Data Center Build Out: Sustainability Impacts, Second Order Beneficiaries
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This episode from BMO's IN Tune podcast focuses on how the AI/data center build out is contributing to a new era of electricity demand.由BMO Financial Group
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“It’s no longer sufficient to think about sustainability through the climate lens. The challenge and the exciting thing now is really grappling with the interconnectedness of the biodiversity crisis and the opportunity and necessity of the circular economy.” In this episode I interview Sam Gardner, Head of Climate Change & Sustainability with Scott…
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In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, George Sutherland, Senior Advisor with the BMO Climate Institute sat down with John Simpson, Chairman, Owner, and CEO of the CANA Group of Companies and Founder of The Simpson Centre, and Guillaume Lhermie, Director of The Simpson Centre and Associate Professor at the University of Calgary to discuss the t…
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In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, our experts discuss the implementation efforts that enable progress towards the dairy industry for the 2050 environmental goals.由BMO Financial Group
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In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, Melissa Fifield sat down with Mil Niepold, Founder and President of The Mara Partners (TMP), a strategic advisory company working at the intersection of equity and the environment.由BMO Financial Group
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In part 2, Alma Cortes Selva, Senior Advisor at the BMO Climate Institute, speaks with Jim Winn from Lafayette Ag Stewardship Alliance about his experience introducing sustainable practices such as cover crop usage and seeing the impact on yield and net return per acre.由BMO Financial Group
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Alma Cortes Selva, Senior Advisor at the BMO Climate Institute, speaks with Lauren Brey about her work at Farmers for Sustainable Food and the experience of Paul Cornette from Peninsula Pride Farms of shifting to sustainable farming practices.由BMO Financial Group
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Ep. 1 - Sustainable Procurement: From Compliance to Competitive Advantage - with Vanessa Seipp
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Unlock the secrets of turning sustainability from a regulatory necessity into a business edge. In the first episode of SUSTAINX: Leaders in Sustainability, host Sven Steinert is joined by Vanessa Seipp, Sustainability & Governance Expert Strategic Procurement at Siemens Healthineers. Vanessa shares insights on how to integrate sustainability into p…
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This episode dives into the benefits of energy-efficient upgrades to help homeowners make informed choices that can reduce energy costs, improve comfort and contribute to a healthier environment. Host: Ashish Arora, Regional Vice President of Specialized Sales Group, BMO. Guests: Paul Doucet, Principal Architect at Sustainable; Sarah Grant, Certifi…
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In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, James Burrow, sat down with Aaron Berg, head of the Building Retrofits Initiative at Canada Infrastructure Bank; Martha Campbell, Principal of Carbon Free buildings at the Rocky Mountain Institutes; and Matt Golden, CEO of Recurve, an energy efficiency services company located in California to discuss acce…
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How do you get started as a brand new sustainability manager? Libby Kerman stepped into the newly created role of sustainability manager with Lincolnshire Housing Partnership just a year after university. Now, two years on, she reflects on what she’s achieved and learned. Libby talks about: the achievements she’s most proud of who and what helped h…
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Food, Ag, Fertilizer, and ESG From BMO’s 19th Annual Farm to Market Conference: BMO Equity Research
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In this episode from BMO’s IN Tune Podcast, host Camilla Sutton is joined by Kelly Bania, Joel Jackson, Doug Morrow and Andrew Strelzik to discuss the takeaways from BMO’s 19th Annual Farm to Market Conference and stretches across the food and agriculture value chain.由BMO Financial Group
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How can climate change impact financial markets and the regulatory landscape, and how might investors be able to integrate climate risks and opportunities into their capital allocation strategies? Listen to our latest episode.由BMO Financial Group
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