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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
Water Scarcity
Insurance
Artificial Intelligence
BMO
Building Retrofits
Virtual Power Plants
Data Centers
Geothermal Energy
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Fusion Energy
Investment Strategies

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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Farmland values, water rights, and climate resilience are reshaping how investors think about agriculture as a long‑term asset class. In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, Angela Adduci of the BMO Climate Institute speaks with Alyssa Go, Head of... more

Host Melissa Fifield, Head of the BMO Climate Institute, speaks with John Piotti, CEO of the American Farmland Trust, about why farmland should be viewed as essential climate infrastructure and what it takes to invest in it accordingly. They discuss ... more

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This episode explores how large-scale ecological restoration can drive resilience and economic opportunity, using California’s Redwoods Rising project as a case study. Learn how environmental conservation can simultaneously heal landscapes and create... more

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In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, Alma Cortés Selva of the BMO Climate Institute is joined by Michaela Neuberger, Executive Director of Affine Climate Solutions, and James Burrow, Director of Sustainable Finance at BMO, to explore the findin... more

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Recent Guests

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
Kate Congreves
BMO and Jarislowsky Chair in Regenerative Agriculture, University of Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan
Episode: Regenerative Agriculture: The Intersection of Soil Science and Ethics
Stuart Neely
Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright; co-leads global business and human rights practice
Norton Rose Fulbright
Episode: Human Rights and Sustainability Developments for Business: Litigation Trends, Risks, and Opportunities
Kayli Smith
CEO and co-founder of Friendlier
Friendlier
Episode: Beyond the Bin: Making Reuse the Default in Food Packaging
Viola Lutz
Head of the Moody's Climate Center of Excellence.
Moody's
Episode: Moody’s Explains How Businesses Can Use Risk Analytics to Prepare for Climate Extremes
Mike Richter
Former NHL goalie and president of Brightcore Energy
Brightcore Energy
Episode: Below the Surface: Brightcore Energy's Mike Richter on Geothermal Energy's Advantages

Hosts

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

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • 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
  • Inspiring!

    No matter the topic, I take away valuable information from every episode! The conversations cultivated on Sustainability Leaders make me feel hopeful about the future. It's a must-listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arlie K
    United States5 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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Regenerative Agriculture: The Intersection of Soil Science and Ethics
Q: Can you tell us what drew you into soil science and agriculture to start with?
A love of food and the connection between people and plants, which led to a deep interest in soil, plants, and how they create good food.
Banking on Buildings: Green and Climate-Aligned Real Estate Performance
Q: How should lenders practically apply these findings in underwriting and risk models?
Start with simple, scalable changes that target the most impactful green options at end-of-life timing, use existing mortgage products, and gradually weave in climate indicators into risk scoring; pilot programs and stakeholder alignment help refine processes before scaling nationally.
Banking on Buildings: Green and Climate-Aligned Real Estate Performance
Q: What motivated the Banking on Buildings research and why is this moment critical for financial institutions?
The motivation was to connect sustainability attributes with loan performance in a tangible, risk-adjusted way, showing how energy efficiency and certifications translate into stronger returns and lower risk; the moment is critical because climate risk is increasingly material to credit decisions, and lenders need practical tools to integrate this into underwriting.
Beyond the Bin: Making Reuse the Default in Food Packaging
Q: What drives change in North America's food packaging market, and how do regulatory, consumer, and supply-chain factors interact to push brands toward reuse?
Drivers include regulatory tailwinds like bans and EPR schemes, strong consumer demand for sustainable practices, and appetite from operators to reduce waste and cut costs; disruptions in supply chains and cost fluctuations further incentivize switching to reusable systems.
Beyond the Bin: Making Reuse the Default in Food Packaging
Q: Can you help us understand the sustainability challenges and opportunities in the huge packaging market, and what makes reuse a viable path forward?
Packaging is ubiquitous and the current linear, single-use model creates enormous waste, but the opportunity lies in shifting to a centralized, data-driven reuse system that can scale regionally with modular hubs and a strong software backbone, making reuse economically viable and attractive for large operators.

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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. Shalana De Silva
2. Sally Bolger
3. Alma Cortes Selva
4. Michaela Neuberger
5. Kate Congreves
6. Stuart Neely
7. Kayli Smith
8. Viola Lutz

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