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Sustainability Leaders

BMO Financial Group
Climate Change
Sustainability
Energy Transition
Renewable Energy
Decarbonization
Sustainable Finance
Energy Efficiency
Wildfires
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Data Centers
Water Scarcity
Insurance
Artificial Intelligence
BMO
Building Retrofits
Geothermal Energy
Virtual Power Plants
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Fusion Energy
Electric Vehicles

Sustainability is a rapidly evolving field, driven by billions of dollars in global investment. Join BMO 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 susta... more

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What if the organic waste we send to landfills could instead become a scalable climate solution? In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, Alma Cortés Selva, Senior Advisor at the BMO Climate Institute, speaks with Jerry Kristian, co‑founder of NuLi... more

Food businesses are discovering that transparency and better data can strengthen food supply chains, reduce risk, and support growth at the same time. In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, Emily Hobbs, Senior Advisor at the BMO Climate Institute... more

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Running one of the world’s largest logistics networks requires managing fuel use, infrastructure constraints, customer expectations, and long‑term operational risk at scale. In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, Michael Torrance, Chief Sustainab... more

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The rapid expansion of AI data centers is reshaping power systems and increasing the importance of social license where some communities are demanding greater transparency. Doug Morrow, Director of ESG Strategy at BMO Capital Markets, explains to hos... more

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Recent Guests

Anya Doherty
Founder of Foodsteps
Foodsteps
Episode: Strengthening Food Supply Chains Through Data and Transparency
Andreas MĂĽndel
Senior Vice President of Strategy and Operations at DHL Group
DHL Group
Episode: How DHL Embeds Sustainability into Core Business Decisions
Craig Wichner
Founder and managing partner at Farmland LP
Farmland LP
Episode: Farmland and Water as Investment Strategies
Alyssa Go
Head of Impact at RRG Capital Management
RRG Capital Management
Episode: Farmland and Water as Investment Strategies
John Piotti
CEO of American Farmland Trust
American Farmland Trust
Episode: Unlocking Blended Finance for Regenerative Agriculture: American Farmland Trust’s CEO in Conversation
Shalana De Silva
Deputy Superintendent, North Coast Redwoods District
California State Parks
Episode: Redwoods Rising: Restoring Forests, Rebuilding Communities
Sally Bolger
Executive Director
Ecological Workforce Initiative
Episode: Redwoods Rising: Restoring Forests, Rebuilding Communities
Alma Cortes Selva
Senior Advisor
BMO Climate Institute
Episode: Redwoods Rising: Restoring Forests, Rebuilding Communities
Michaela Neuberger
Executive Director of Affine Climate Solutions
Affine Climate Solutions
Episode: Banking on Buildings: Green and Climate-Aligned Real Estate Performance

Hosts

Michael Torrance
Chief Sustainability Officer at BMO
Melissa Fifield
Head of the BMO Climate Institute

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 77 ratings
  • Sustainability insights

    Insightful podcast about really interesting topics! The recent episode featuring Foodsteps’ founder Anya Doherty taught me a lot about food and data 🥑

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S_Brends
    United Kingdom8 days ago
  • Awesome Podcast!!!

    Michael, Jonathan & David, hosts of the Sustainability Leaders podcast, highlights all sustainability and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    roweereyes
    Philippines4 years ago
  • Charging “from coast to coast”

    Your guest from Suncor mentioned that her company had installed electric chargers along the highway “from coast to coast”, with a maximum charge of 250W. Is she referring to the TESLA Supercharger Network that TESLA installed along the Trans Canada Highway? Those chargers are 250W. In reality, there are no other installed chargers along that highway (or any other highway, besides more Tesla Superchargers). Tesla has been building up their global charging infrastructure for the past 9 years. As a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Poundit4
    Canada5 years ago
  • Great Show!

    Michael, Jonathan, and David, hosts of the Sustainability Leaders podcast, highlight all aspects of sustainability and more in this can’t miss podcast! The hosts and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    malfoxley
    United States5 years ago
  • Insightful

    I specifically enjoy the episode with Pavan Sukhdev on Nature Capital, very inspiring and insightful, great speaker.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mandyluilui
    Hong Kong5 years ago

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Guests often provide actionable frameworks for corporate climate strategy.
A few episodes occasionally feel slightly scripted but remain informative.
Very insightful guests and practical takeaways for sustainability leadership.
High-quality production and credible industry perspectives.
Hosts ask thoughtful questions and bring in a diverse set of expert guests.

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#70
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#179
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#224
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Powering the AI Economy Without Losing Community Trust
Q: Microsoft introduced a community-first approach to data center development. Can you describe the program and how it relates to building trust with host communities?
The guest notes Microsoft's five-point plan to address community concerns—paying for their own power, minimizing water use, investing in local workforce training, boosting local tax bases, and funding AI training—while acknowledging that specifics and execution details remain to be seen and that transparency is critical for trust.
Powering the AI Economy Without Losing Community Trust
Q: Let's start with one of the most important questions. Data center growth has accelerated significantly in recent years. What is driving the demand for data centers?
Doug explains that demand is driven by AI, machine learning, and cloud computing, leading to larger facilities and substantial capital expenditure; data centers are expanding beyond traditional sites to support hyperscalers and complex interconnection networks.
How DHL Embeds Sustainability into Core Business Decisions
Q: Why did DHL embed sustainability into the core business strategy rather than treat it as a separate initiative?
Because the company views sustainability as a driver of value and competitive advantage, integrating it into operations ensures tangible impact, aligns incentives with four bottom-line dimensions, and accelerates decarbonization across the entire value chain.
Unlocking Blended Finance for Regenerative Agriculture: American Farmland Trust’s CEO in Conversation
Q: If you could have one ask of the financial sector in the next year, what would it be?
To partner with AFT to co-design regenerative management plans and provide upfront services so farmers can implement climate-smart practices, ultimately improving resilience, reducing risk for lenders, and unlocking future environmental market opportunities.
Unlocking Blended Finance for Regenerative Agriculture: American Farmland Trust’s CEO in Conversation
Q: What makes Farmers Powering Communities attractive to lenders or corporate buyers?
It demonstrates a concrete pathway to smart solar development on farmland, aligning farmer land use with corporate sustainability goals, and creating clear opportunities for long-term landowner income diversification alongside energy production.

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What is Sustainability Leaders about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program centers on practical sustainability leadership in business, finance, and policy, featuring interviews with corporate practitioners, investors, scholars, and NGO voices. Recent episodes cover topics like sustainable mining, climate risk analytics, renewable energy procurement, AI for climate resilience, and innovations in decarbonization across construction and energy. Listeners are exposed to a mix of market dynamics, policy developments, and technology-enabled solutions, with a notable emphasis on how large institutions integrate sustainability into risk, strategy, and capital allocation. A standout aspect is the strong BMO perspective, bridging corporate practice with climate finance and responsible investing, often balancing... more

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1. Anya Doherty
2. Andreas MĂĽndel
3. Craig Wichner
4. Alyssa Go
5. John Piotti
6. Shalana De Silva
7. Sally Bolger
8. Alma Cortes Selva

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