The Case for Climate Justice: Patricia Fuller in Conversation
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The manifestations of climate change - from oppressive heat to torrential floods – can impact vulnerable peoples the most. In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, George Sutherland, BMO Advisor, Climate Change and Sustainability, speaks to Patricia Fuller, Senior Fellow, University of Ottawa Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, about how climate change policies can advance the cause of climate justice both here and around the world.
In this episode:
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What is climate justice?
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How to build resilience to climate change in vulnerable communities
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Bringing the lens of climate justice to climate action
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Building infrastructure that considers climate change and climate justice
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The role of natural and social infrastructure in mitigating climate change
Sustainability Leaders podcast is live on all major channels including Apple, Google and Spotify
Disponible en anglais seulement
Patricia Fuller:
Our aim needs to be for climate resilient development, and that means thinking more broadly than the sheer reduction of emissions. When we take these actions are we improving the resilience and development levels of these vulnerable communities? And it's only in doing that, that we'll truly be successful in our actions around climate change.
Michael Torrance:
Welcome to Sustainability Leaders. I'm Michael Torrance, chief sustainability officer with BMO Financial Group. On this show, we will talk with leading sustainability practitioners from the corporate, investor, academic and NGO communities to explore how this rapidly evolving field of sustainability is impacting global investment business practices and our world.
Speaker 3:
The views expressed here are those of the participants and not those of Bank of Montreal, its affiliates or subsidiaries.
George Sutherland:
Hello, my name is George Sutherland, and I'm a climate change and sustainability advisor in the Bank of Montreal's Climate Institute. In today's episode of Sustainability Leaders, we'll be talking about climate justice, a concept we've been hearing a lot about lately both in the news and government policy. To help me unpack this topic, I am joined by Patricia Fuller, senior fellow at the University of Ottawa's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, and, notably to the topic of discussion today, prior to taking up her current station, Patricia served as Canada's ambassador for climate change between 2018 and 2021. Thank you for joining me today, Patricia.
Patricia Fuller:
You're welcome, George. Pleasure to be here.
George Sutherland:
So to begin with, can you describe the meaning of climate justice to our listeners?
Patricia Fuller:
Certainly. To me, climate justice is the outcome that we want to strive for in all of our actions to address climate change. And I think about it as having two fundamental aspects. The first is to recognize that climate change hits vulnerable and disadvantaged communities the hardest, and that solutions to climate change have to be developed in inclusive ways that decrease and not increase those inequalities. And I think we can think about that both at the national level where climate action can result in better outcomes for vulnerable and disadvantaged populations, whether it's low income populations or communities disadvantaged by racism or gender or for historical reasons, and then at the international level, in terms of how climate action can position vulnerable countries to be more resilient to climate change. And in both these cases, climate justice is only achievable if these actions are developed with these communities in that inclusive way.
Patricia Fuller:
The second aspect to climate justice that I think is important is the understanding that those who are more vulnerable to climate change generally have done the least to cause it. And this applies, again, both at the national and international levels, as well as across generations, we can think about how it's our children and our children's children that will bear the increasing cost of emissions created by our generation and previous generations. So this aspect of responsibility for climate change points to the need for those who are in a position to take climate action and to assist others in doing so, it points to their obligation to do so. And again, we can think about that both at the national level, in terms of assistance to vulnerable communities and internationally in terms of assistance to vulnerable countries.
George Sutherland:
So climate justice certainly is an important concept. And how has climate change disproportionately impacted disadvantaged communities and geographies? And are there examples that you would point to of where this has or is playing out today?
Patricia Fuller:
Sure. We can think about the impact of climate change as a function of exposure to the threat of climate change. For example, if you live in a floodplain, you are clearly more exposed to flooding, that is becoming more common with climate change, and vulnerability, so “How well are you equipped to deal with that flood?” “How catastrophic will it be for you if you lose your home?” Clearly more catastrophic if you are a more vulnerable household. So we think about the example of flooding, certainly in Canada and the United States we have seen widespread damage from flooding, floods that have certainly been catastrophic for lower income households or more marginalized communities, particularly in cases where those households may not be insured. But if we compare that, again, in an international context, we can see how in Canada and the United States we're far better equipped than many countries in the Global South to deal with these challenges, to assist communities that are subject to flooding. So in the Global South we've seen cases where flooding or cyclones or hurricanes can result in humanitarian catastrophes and significant loss of life.
Patricia Fuller:
Even this year in South Africa, the flooding resulted in a significant number of deaths, over 400 deaths, including in areas of informal settlements. So that's an example of where a vulnerable population is more exposed to the impact of climate change. Similarly, if we think about heat as one of the threats of climate change, so vulnerable populations will be those without access to air conditioning or those who must work outside to earn a living. We're thinking about that these days with the heat waves taking place in India where populations that have no choice but to go in the streets to earn their living are clearly the most exposed, and then over time, how heat and drought can impact smallholder farmers in Africa, for example, and really threaten food security. The IPCC report on adaptation noted that human mortality and events of drought or flooding is 15 times higher in vulnerable regions of the world. So, that points to how that vulnerability in exposed regions accentuates that impact of climate change.
George Sutherland:
And given that this inequity exists in how climate change is disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations historically today and expected into the future, what has been done to date to address this?
Patricia Fuller:
Well, I would say the short answer to that is, “not enough,” but I would say that it's certainly a focus of a great deal of effort both at the national and international levels. So at the international level, this aspect of addressing inequality and climate change impacts is embedded in the Paris Agreement, which spells out the obligation on the part of wealthier countries to assist developing countries in meeting the challenge of climate change both in the challenge of mitigating it, as well as in adapting to it. So that has given rise to the whole area of what's called climate finance and the efforts of donor countries to provide the kinds of levels of assistance which the Paris Agreement envisioned to help these countries meet this challenge. And then at the national level, we can think about programs that are part of climate change policy that include elements of addressing inequality or vulnerability.
Patricia Fuller:
For example, retrofits of low income housing, which, in addition to reducing energy use and therefore emissions, also have benefits for the households living in that housing in terms of improved quality of housing. Another example would be in Canada, the return of revenues from carbon pricing to households, which has a higher benefit for lower income households. And a third example would be investment in skills, because we have to think not just about policies that are increasing resilience to climate change, but also policies that are dropping the transition to a low carbon economy. And so doing those things in a way that helps workers to transition to new areas and growth areas in the economy. So that implies a whole effort around skills training. That is really important if we're going to bring that lens of climate justice to the actions we're taking to address climate change.
George Sutherland:
And if we look beyond what has been done to date and consider the future, what are some of the key adaptation measures that need to be deployed to reduce risk to the physical impacts of climate change, and how is this achieved in an inclusive and equitable manner?
Patricia Fuller:
I would say that any action that we're taking to mitigate the risk of climate change needs to be inclusive and equitable to be successful. For example, if we think about the area of infrastructure, obviously a key area for building resilience to climate change, to make infrastructure, whether it be roads or buildings or energy grids, to make those more resilient to the impact of storms and flooding and heat. But when we put a climate justice lens on that, it means thinking about how we make sure that those infrastructure improvements help those more vulnerable communities, and that we're not just improving infrastructure in areas that benefit better off populations, but really focusing that effort and bringing that lens of climate justice to the choices we make around investments in resilience. And we can only do that if we involve those communities effectively in developing these approaches, developing the infrastructure projects or systems for water conservation, or approaches to increasing resilience to heat waves, those are going to be successful if they're predicated upon building those strong community involvement and connections as part of those efforts.
George Sutherland:
And you mentioned climate finance earlier, which would be good to dive a bit deeper into because historically the majority of spending has supported mitigation actions. And of the capital allocation towards adaptation finance, the majority is directed towards physical infrastructure, for example, flood defenses, but what is the role of natural and social infrastructure in mitigating and adapting to climate change in a just manner?
Patricia Fuller:
Yes. So natural infrastructure refers to how healthy ecosystems can protect us from climate impacts. So we can think about trees in urban areas, which have a huge cooling effect, or restoration of wetlands, which is very effective in limiting the impacts of flooding. Or we can think about restored ecosystems along coastlines that can prevent or mitigate the impact of storm surges. So those are all examples of natural infrastructure which can be a very cost effective way to build resilience to climate change.
Patricia Fuller:
And then social infrastructure is really a bit along the lines of what I was referring to earlier. It's those community connections that imply greater resilience to climate change. So I think a great example of this is in the case of how we can build resilience to heat. We know, from recent heat waves in Canada and in the United States as well, that the vulnerable populations, the deaths that occurred as a result of those heat waves were often people who were living in isolated conditions, people who didn't have those community connections, who were not checked up on. So building systems where in the event of a heat wave there are those community connections and practices in place to check up on often elderly people living alone to make sure that they're okay in the case of a heat wave is, I think, a powerful example of how social infrastructure can build resilience to climate change.
George Sutherland:
And we've been discussing some of the solutions to climate resilient development, but I wonder if we can unpack, for a moment, the barriers to climate resilient development and how these can be addressed and overcome equitably.
Patricia Fuller:
Yes. I think the challenge is that implementing policies in a manner which achieves that goal of climate resilience and climate justice, it takes more effort than, for example, to go back to the infrastructure examples we were discussing earlier, it can be easier to go with the tried and true, the what's called gray infrastructure for, say, flood prevention, developing a combination of gray and green or natural infrastructure may be more complicated and it implies doing things in different ways. Similarly, if we think about in the context of Canada's international assistance to developing countries, we've introduced, in our climate finance, a strong component of seeking to advance gender equality. So that means building into projects, not just those indicators and goals around emission reductions, or building resilience to climate change for the population in general, but also advancing goals of gender equality.
Patricia Fuller:
It makes it more complicated, but I think the key message here is that it makes it more effective. And that is what we've found, that when projects are developed with full participation of women, full participation of vulnerable communities, they're more effective. So I would say in short that the barrier is just learning how we develop climate actions with multiple performance indicators, not just emission reductions, but also these social indicators and measures around how these actions are going to increase equity. And, of course, the process of developing that in an inclusive way, consultations do make things take longer, but at the end of the day, those actions are going to be more effective than they would be without bringing that lens of advancing climate justice.
George Sutherland:
And you mentioned the recently published report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which focused on climate change adaptation and vulnerability. And in that report, the concepts of climate justice and equity appear more than 600 times, what do you think prompted this heightened focus and what are the key takeaways from this report that finance, business and governments should be aware of?
Patricia Fuller:
I think the reason that concept of climate justice appears so many times in that report is that the international community is hearing those voices calling for climate justice. And I think we saw, for example, in the last conference of the parties, COP26 in Glasgow, very strong presence of civil society at that international gathering and a very strong expression of the importance of bringing that lens of climate justice to climate action. So I think that report is an illustration of those voices being heard.
Patricia Fuller:
Now, what is the takeaway for finance and business and governments? I think really the key takeaway is that our aim needs to be for climate resilient development. And that means thinking more broadly than the sheer reduction of emissions and the simple increase in resilience, but that word development, so climate resilient development means that we are improving the level of development overall and thereby achieving greater resilience. And that really goes to the heart of that question of how when we take these actions are we improving the resilience and development levels of these vulnerable communities? And it's only in doing that will truly be successful in our actions around climate change.
George Sutherland:
Thank you very much, Patricia, for taking the time to share your knowledge, experience and expertise on this important topic.
Patricia Fuller:
It's been my pleasure, George. Great to be here with you.
George Sutherland:
That's Patricia Fuller, senior fellow at the University of Ottawa's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, and Canada's ambassador for climate change between 2018 and 2021.
Michael Torrance:
Thanks for listening to Sustainability Leaders. This podcast is presented by BMO Financial Group. To access all the resources we discussed in today's episode and to see our other podcasts, visit us at bmo.com/sustainabilityleaders. You can listen and subscribe free to our show on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast provider, and we'll greatly appreciate a rating and review and any feedback that you might have. Our show and resources are produced with support from BMO's marketing team and Puddle Creative. Until next time, I'm Michael Torrance, have a great week.
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The views expressed here are those of the participants and not those of Bank of Montreal, its affiliates or subsidiaries. This is not intended to serve as a complete analysis of every material fact regarding any company, industry, strategy or security. This presentation may contain forward looking statements. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements as actual results could vary. This presentation is for general information purposes only, and does not constitute investment, legal or tax advice and is not intended as an endorsement of any specific investment product or service. Individual investors should consult with an investment, tax and or legal professional about their personal situation. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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The manifestations of climate change - from oppressive heat to torrential floods – can impact vulnerable peoples the most. In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, George Sutherland, BMO Advisor, Climate Change and Sustainability, speaks to Patricia Fuller, Senior Fellow, University of Ottawa Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, about how climate change policies can advance the cause of climate justice both here and around the world.
In this episode:
-
What is climate justice?
-
How to build resilience to climate change in vulnerable communities
-
Bringing the lens of climate justice to climate action
-
Building infrastructure that considers climate change and climate justice
-
The role of natural and social infrastructure in mitigating climate change
Sustainability Leaders podcast is live on all major channels including Apple, Google and Spotify
Disponible en anglais seulement
Patricia Fuller:
Our aim needs to be for climate resilient development, and that means thinking more broadly than the sheer reduction of emissions. When we take these actions are we improving the resilience and development levels of these vulnerable communities? And it's only in doing that, that we'll truly be successful in our actions around climate change.
Michael Torrance:
Welcome to Sustainability Leaders. I'm Michael Torrance, chief sustainability officer with BMO Financial Group. On this show, we will talk with leading sustainability practitioners from the corporate, investor, academic and NGO communities to explore how this rapidly evolving field of sustainability is impacting global investment business practices and our world.
Speaker 3:
The views expressed here are those of the participants and not those of Bank of Montreal, its affiliates or subsidiaries.
George Sutherland:
Hello, my name is George Sutherland, and I'm a climate change and sustainability advisor in the Bank of Montreal's Climate Institute. In today's episode of Sustainability Leaders, we'll be talking about climate justice, a concept we've been hearing a lot about lately both in the news and government policy. To help me unpack this topic, I am joined by Patricia Fuller, senior fellow at the University of Ottawa's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, and, notably to the topic of discussion today, prior to taking up her current station, Patricia served as Canada's ambassador for climate change between 2018 and 2021. Thank you for joining me today, Patricia.
Patricia Fuller:
You're welcome, George. Pleasure to be here.
George Sutherland:
So to begin with, can you describe the meaning of climate justice to our listeners?
Patricia Fuller:
Certainly. To me, climate justice is the outcome that we want to strive for in all of our actions to address climate change. And I think about it as having two fundamental aspects. The first is to recognize that climate change hits vulnerable and disadvantaged communities the hardest, and that solutions to climate change have to be developed in inclusive ways that decrease and not increase those inequalities. And I think we can think about that both at the national level where climate action can result in better outcomes for vulnerable and disadvantaged populations, whether it's low income populations or communities disadvantaged by racism or gender or for historical reasons, and then at the international level, in terms of how climate action can position vulnerable countries to be more resilient to climate change. And in both these cases, climate justice is only achievable if these actions are developed with these communities in that inclusive way.
Patricia Fuller:
The second aspect to climate justice that I think is important is the understanding that those who are more vulnerable to climate change generally have done the least to cause it. And this applies, again, both at the national and international levels, as well as across generations, we can think about how it's our children and our children's children that will bear the increasing cost of emissions created by our generation and previous generations. So this aspect of responsibility for climate change points to the need for those who are in a position to take climate action and to assist others in doing so, it points to their obligation to do so. And again, we can think about that both at the national level, in terms of assistance to vulnerable communities and internationally in terms of assistance to vulnerable countries.
George Sutherland:
So climate justice certainly is an important concept. And how has climate change disproportionately impacted disadvantaged communities and geographies? And are there examples that you would point to of where this has or is playing out today?
Patricia Fuller:
Sure. We can think about the impact of climate change as a function of exposure to the threat of climate change. For example, if you live in a floodplain, you are clearly more exposed to flooding, that is becoming more common with climate change, and vulnerability, so “How well are you equipped to deal with that flood?” “How catastrophic will it be for you if you lose your home?” Clearly more catastrophic if you are a more vulnerable household. So we think about the example of flooding, certainly in Canada and the United States we have seen widespread damage from flooding, floods that have certainly been catastrophic for lower income households or more marginalized communities, particularly in cases where those households may not be insured. But if we compare that, again, in an international context, we can see how in Canada and the United States we're far better equipped than many countries in the Global South to deal with these challenges, to assist communities that are subject to flooding. So in the Global South we've seen cases where flooding or cyclones or hurricanes can result in humanitarian catastrophes and significant loss of life.
Patricia Fuller:
Even this year in South Africa, the flooding resulted in a significant number of deaths, over 400 deaths, including in areas of informal settlements. So that's an example of where a vulnerable population is more exposed to the impact of climate change. Similarly, if we think about heat as one of the threats of climate change, so vulnerable populations will be those without access to air conditioning or those who must work outside to earn a living. We're thinking about that these days with the heat waves taking place in India where populations that have no choice but to go in the streets to earn their living are clearly the most exposed, and then over time, how heat and drought can impact smallholder farmers in Africa, for example, and really threaten food security. The IPCC report on adaptation noted that human mortality and events of drought or flooding is 15 times higher in vulnerable regions of the world. So, that points to how that vulnerability in exposed regions accentuates that impact of climate change.
George Sutherland:
And given that this inequity exists in how climate change is disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations historically today and expected into the future, what has been done to date to address this?
Patricia Fuller:
Well, I would say the short answer to that is, “not enough,” but I would say that it's certainly a focus of a great deal of effort both at the national and international levels. So at the international level, this aspect of addressing inequality and climate change impacts is embedded in the Paris Agreement, which spells out the obligation on the part of wealthier countries to assist developing countries in meeting the challenge of climate change both in the challenge of mitigating it, as well as in adapting to it. So that has given rise to the whole area of what's called climate finance and the efforts of donor countries to provide the kinds of levels of assistance which the Paris Agreement envisioned to help these countries meet this challenge. And then at the national level, we can think about programs that are part of climate change policy that include elements of addressing inequality or vulnerability.
Patricia Fuller:
For example, retrofits of low income housing, which, in addition to reducing energy use and therefore emissions, also have benefits for the households living in that housing in terms of improved quality of housing. Another example would be in Canada, the return of revenues from carbon pricing to households, which has a higher benefit for lower income households. And a third example would be investment in skills, because we have to think not just about policies that are increasing resilience to climate change, but also policies that are dropping the transition to a low carbon economy. And so doing those things in a way that helps workers to transition to new areas and growth areas in the economy. So that implies a whole effort around skills training. That is really important if we're going to bring that lens of climate justice to the actions we're taking to address climate change.
George Sutherland:
And if we look beyond what has been done to date and consider the future, what are some of the key adaptation measures that need to be deployed to reduce risk to the physical impacts of climate change, and how is this achieved in an inclusive and equitable manner?
Patricia Fuller:
I would say that any action that we're taking to mitigate the risk of climate change needs to be inclusive and equitable to be successful. For example, if we think about the area of infrastructure, obviously a key area for building resilience to climate change, to make infrastructure, whether it be roads or buildings or energy grids, to make those more resilient to the impact of storms and flooding and heat. But when we put a climate justice lens on that, it means thinking about how we make sure that those infrastructure improvements help those more vulnerable communities, and that we're not just improving infrastructure in areas that benefit better off populations, but really focusing that effort and bringing that lens of climate justice to the choices we make around investments in resilience. And we can only do that if we involve those communities effectively in developing these approaches, developing the infrastructure projects or systems for water conservation, or approaches to increasing resilience to heat waves, those are going to be successful if they're predicated upon building those strong community involvement and connections as part of those efforts.
George Sutherland:
And you mentioned climate finance earlier, which would be good to dive a bit deeper into because historically the majority of spending has supported mitigation actions. And of the capital allocation towards adaptation finance, the majority is directed towards physical infrastructure, for example, flood defenses, but what is the role of natural and social infrastructure in mitigating and adapting to climate change in a just manner?
Patricia Fuller:
Yes. So natural infrastructure refers to how healthy ecosystems can protect us from climate impacts. So we can think about trees in urban areas, which have a huge cooling effect, or restoration of wetlands, which is very effective in limiting the impacts of flooding. Or we can think about restored ecosystems along coastlines that can prevent or mitigate the impact of storm surges. So those are all examples of natural infrastructure which can be a very cost effective way to build resilience to climate change.
Patricia Fuller:
And then social infrastructure is really a bit along the lines of what I was referring to earlier. It's those community connections that imply greater resilience to climate change. So I think a great example of this is in the case of how we can build resilience to heat. We know, from recent heat waves in Canada and in the United States as well, that the vulnerable populations, the deaths that occurred as a result of those heat waves were often people who were living in isolated conditions, people who didn't have those community connections, who were not checked up on. So building systems where in the event of a heat wave there are those community connections and practices in place to check up on often elderly people living alone to make sure that they're okay in the case of a heat wave is, I think, a powerful example of how social infrastructure can build resilience to climate change.
George Sutherland:
And we've been discussing some of the solutions to climate resilient development, but I wonder if we can unpack, for a moment, the barriers to climate resilient development and how these can be addressed and overcome equitably.
Patricia Fuller:
Yes. I think the challenge is that implementing policies in a manner which achieves that goal of climate resilience and climate justice, it takes more effort than, for example, to go back to the infrastructure examples we were discussing earlier, it can be easier to go with the tried and true, the what's called gray infrastructure for, say, flood prevention, developing a combination of gray and green or natural infrastructure may be more complicated and it implies doing things in different ways. Similarly, if we think about in the context of Canada's international assistance to developing countries, we've introduced, in our climate finance, a strong component of seeking to advance gender equality. So that means building into projects, not just those indicators and goals around emission reductions, or building resilience to climate change for the population in general, but also advancing goals of gender equality.
Patricia Fuller:
It makes it more complicated, but I think the key message here is that it makes it more effective. And that is what we've found, that when projects are developed with full participation of women, full participation of vulnerable communities, they're more effective. So I would say in short that the barrier is just learning how we develop climate actions with multiple performance indicators, not just emission reductions, but also these social indicators and measures around how these actions are going to increase equity. And, of course, the process of developing that in an inclusive way, consultations do make things take longer, but at the end of the day, those actions are going to be more effective than they would be without bringing that lens of advancing climate justice.
George Sutherland:
And you mentioned the recently published report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which focused on climate change adaptation and vulnerability. And in that report, the concepts of climate justice and equity appear more than 600 times, what do you think prompted this heightened focus and what are the key takeaways from this report that finance, business and governments should be aware of?
Patricia Fuller:
I think the reason that concept of climate justice appears so many times in that report is that the international community is hearing those voices calling for climate justice. And I think we saw, for example, in the last conference of the parties, COP26 in Glasgow, very strong presence of civil society at that international gathering and a very strong expression of the importance of bringing that lens of climate justice to climate action. So I think that report is an illustration of those voices being heard.
Patricia Fuller:
Now, what is the takeaway for finance and business and governments? I think really the key takeaway is that our aim needs to be for climate resilient development. And that means thinking more broadly than the sheer reduction of emissions and the simple increase in resilience, but that word development, so climate resilient development means that we are improving the level of development overall and thereby achieving greater resilience. And that really goes to the heart of that question of how when we take these actions are we improving the resilience and development levels of these vulnerable communities? And it's only in doing that will truly be successful in our actions around climate change.
George Sutherland:
Thank you very much, Patricia, for taking the time to share your knowledge, experience and expertise on this important topic.
Patricia Fuller:
It's been my pleasure, George. Great to be here with you.
George Sutherland:
That's Patricia Fuller, senior fellow at the University of Ottawa's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, and Canada's ambassador for climate change between 2018 and 2021.
Michael Torrance:
Thanks for listening to Sustainability Leaders. This podcast is presented by BMO Financial Group. To access all the resources we discussed in today's episode and to see our other podcasts, visit us at bmo.com/sustainabilityleaders. You can listen and subscribe free to our show on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast provider, and we'll greatly appreciate a rating and review and any feedback that you might have. Our show and resources are produced with support from BMO's marketing team and Puddle Creative. Until next time, I'm Michael Torrance, have a great week.
Speaker 3:
The views expressed here are those of the participants and not those of Bank of Montreal, its affiliates or subsidiaries. This is not intended to serve as a complete analysis of every material fact regarding any company, industry, strategy or security. This presentation may contain forward looking statements. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements as actual results could vary. This presentation is for general information purposes only, and does not constitute investment, legal or tax advice and is not intended as an endorsement of any specific investment product or service. Individual investors should consult with an investment, tax and or legal professional about their personal situation. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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Protecting Outdoor Spaces: The Conservation Alliance in Conversation
Building Meaningful Connections with Nature: Parks California in Conversation
Pourquoi les entreprises doivent accélérer leurs efforts pour lutter contre les changements climatiques
Du caractère essentiel du financement pour doper les technologies d’élimination du carbone
Transformer le système alimentaire mondial au bénéfice des investisseurs et de la planète
BMO Donates $3 Million to GRID Alternatives to Provide Solar Energy Solutions for Low-Income Families
Banco do Brasil and BMO Financial Group to Introduce First-of-its-Kind Program to Provide Sustainability-Linked Trade Loans Supporting Brazilian Exporters
Comment les investissements dans le captage du carbone peuvent générer des crédits carbone
Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC): Mark Podlasly in Conversation
Comment les concessionnaires automobiles contribuent à la transition vers la carboneutralité
Les feux de forêt au Canada brûlent toujours: explications d’experts
BMO fournit un nouveau produit innovant, le dépôt lié à la durabilité, à Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
Quick Listen: Michael Torrance on Empowering Your Organization to Operationalize Sustainability
BMO seule grande banque nommée au palmarès des 50 meilleures entreprises citoyennes au Canada
Quick Listen: Darryl White on the Importance of US-Canada Partnership
Un investissement rentable : la rénovation comme moyen d’atteindre la carboneutralité
Évolution du marché du carbone : ce qu’en pensent les principaux acteurs
BMO et Bell Canada mettent en œuvre un produit dérivé innovant lié à la durabilité et à des objectifs ambitieux de réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre
BMO fait partie d'un groupe convoqué par l'ONU qui conseille les banques mondiales sur l'établissement d'objectifs liés à la nature
Les chefs de file de l’investissement intensifient leurs efforts en vue d’atteindre l’objectif net zéro
Favoriser les innovations technologiques pour renforcer la résilience face aux changements climatiques
BMO célèbre le Jour de la Terre avec la 3e édition annuelle du programme Des transactions qui font pousser des arbres dans ses salles des marchés mondiaux
BMO Donates $2 Million to the University of Saskatchewan to Accelerate Research Critical to the Future of Food
Le temps presse pour les solutions au changement climatique - Sommet Canada-États-Unis
North America’s Critical Minerals Advantage: Deep Dive on Community Engagement
Réchauffement climatique : le GIEC lance son dernier avertissement de la décennie
La confiance est la denrée la plus précieuse : Message de l’ICMM à la Conférence mondiale sur les mines, métaux et minéraux critiques de BMO
Exploration des avantages de l’extraction de minéraux critiques en Amérique du Nord dans le cadre de la Conférence mondiale sur les mines, métaux et minéraux critiques
Les légendes du roc réfléchissent aux réussites et aux échecs de l’industrie minière lors de la Conférence mondiale sur les mines, métaux et minéraux critiques
Explorer les risques et les possibilités associés aux notations ESG dans le secteur minier
BMO Experts at our 32nd Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference
Evolving Mining for a Sustainable Energy Transition: ICMM CEO Rohitesh Dhawan in Conversation
BMO Equity Research on BMO Radicle and the World of Carbon Credits
Public Policy and the Energy Transition: Howard Learner in Conversation
Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosure (TNFD) – A Plan for Integrating Nature into Business
Points à retenir du sondage sur le climat des petites et moyennes entreprises réalisé par l’Institut pour le climat de BMO
BMO nommée banque la plus durable d'Amérique du Nord par Corporate Knights pour la quatrième année d'affilée
Le financement vert du nucléaire : nouvelle frontière de la transition énergétique?
ESG Trends in the Base Metal and Diversified Mining Industries: BMO Equity Research Report
Assurer l’avenir des approvisionnements alimentaires : le rôle de l’Amérique du Nord
BMO s'est classé parmi les entreprises les plus durables en Amérique du Nord selon les indices de durabilité Dow Jones
Un sondage de l'Institut pour le climat de BMO révèle que les coûts et les priorités concurrentes ralentissent l'action climatique des petites et moyennes entreprises
Gérer et monétiser votre transition vers un monde carboneutre avec BMO et Radicle
BMO est l'institution financière la mieux classée selon le Global Sustainability Benchmark, le nouvel indice de référence mondial du développement durable annoncé lors de la COP 27
COP27 : Les problèmes de sécurité énergétique et l’incertitude économique ralentiront-t-ils la transition climatique?
BMO investira dans les crédits compensatoires de carbone novateurs de CarbonCure pour stocker du CO₂ de façon permanente
Financement commercial : vers le développement durable, une entreprise à la fois
RoadMap Project: An Indigenous-led Paradigm Shift for Economic Reconciliation
Une première canadienne : BMO et l'Université Concordia s'unissent pour un avenir durable grâce à un prêt innovant lié à la durabilité
On-Farm Carbon and Emissions Management: Opportunities and Challenges
Intégration des facteurs ESG dans les petites et moyennes entreprises : Conférence de Montréal
BMO entend racheter Radicle Group Inc., un chef de file des services environnementaux situé à Calgary
Investment Opportunities for a Net-Zero Economy: A Conversation at the Milken Institute Global Conference
S’ajuster face aux changements climatiques : l’Institut pour le climat de BMO
How Hope, Grit, and a Hospital Network Saved Maverix Private Capital Founder John Ruffolo
Hydrogen’s Role in the Energy Transition: Matt Fairley in Conversation
Les risques physiques et liés à la transition auxquels font face l’alimentation et l’agriculture
Key Takeaways on Ag, Food, Fertilizer & ESG from BMO’s Farm to Market Conference
Building an ESG Business Case in the Food Sector: The Food Institute
Aller de l’avant en matière de transition énergétique : Darryl White s’adresse aux gestionnaires de réserves et d’actifs mondiaux
Financer la transition vers la carboneutralité : une collaboration entre EDC et BMO
BMO et EDC annoncent une collaboration pour présenter des solutions de financement durable aux entreprises canadiennes
Refonte au Canada pour un monde carboneutre : Conversation avec Corey Diamond d’Efficacité énergétique Canada
The Role of Hydrogen in the Energy Transition: FuelCell Energy CEO Jason Few in Conversation
BMO est fier de soutenir la première transaction d'obligations vertes du gouvernement du Canada en tant que cochef de file
Article d’opinion: Le Canada peut être un leader en matière de sécurité énergétique
Tackling Climate Change in Metals and Mining: ICMM CEO Rohitesh Dhawan in Conversation
Les mesures prises par le gouvernement peuvent contribuer à stimuler la construction domiciliaire afin de remédier à la pénurie de logements au Canada
La circulaire de sollicitation de procurations et les rapports sur la durabilité 2021 de BMO sont maintenant disponibles
Why Changing Behaviour is Key to a Low Carbon Future – Dan Barclay
BMO lance le programme Services aux entreprises à portée de main - BMO pour les entrepreneurs noirs et annonce un engagement de 100 millions de dollars en prêts pour aider les entrepreneurs noirs à dé
The Post 2020 Biodiversity Framework – A Discussion with Basile Van Havre
BMO annonce son intention de se joindre au programme Catalyst de Breakthrough Energy pour accélérer l'innovation climatique
BMO Groupe financier nommé banque la plus durable en Amérique du Nord pour la troisième année d'affilée
Using Geospatial Big Data for Climate, Finance and Sustainability
Atténuer les répercussions des changements climatiques sur les actifs physiques par la finance spatiale
Part 2: Talking Energy Transition, Climate Risk & More with Bloomberg’s Patricia Torres
Part 1: Talking Energy Transition, Climate Risk & More with Bloomberg’s Patricia Torres
BMO aide Boralex à aller Au-delà des énergies renouvelables en transformant sa facilité de crédit en un prêt lié au développement durable
The Global Energy Transition: Darryl White & John Graham Discuss
Première mondiale : BMO soutient Bruce Power avec le premier cadre de financement vert du secteur nucléaire au monde
BMO se classe parmi les entreprises les plus durables au monde, selon les indices de durabilité Dow Jones
COP26 : Pourquoi les entreprises doivent assumer leur responsabilité sociale
The Risk of Permafrost Thaw on People, Infrastructure & Our Future Climate
Climate Change & Flood Risk: Implications for Real Estate Markets
The Future of Remote Work and Diversity in the Asset Management Industry
Director of ESG at BMO Talks COP26 & the Changing ESG Landscape
Changer les comportements est essentiel pour assurer un avenir à faible émission de carbone – Table ronde Milken
BMO aide Teck Resources à progresser vers ses objectifs ESG avec un prêt lié à la durabilité
Première dans le secteur des métaux et des mines en Amérique du Nord : BMO aide Sandstorm Gold Royalties à atteindre ses objectifs ESG grâce à un prêt lié à la durabilité
Candidature du Canada pour accueillir le nouveau siège social de l'ISSB
Éducation, emploi et autonomie économique : BMO publie Wîcihitowin ᐑᒋᐦᐃᑐᐏᐣ, son premier Rapport sur les partenariats et les progrès en matière autochtone annuel
Comprendre la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation
Comprendre la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation
Combler l’écart de richesse entre les groupes raciaux grâce à des actions mesurables
BMO annonce un engagement de financement de 12 milliards de dollars pour le logement abordable au Canada
Investing in Real Estate Sustainability with Bright Power Inc.
BMO appuie la candidature du Canada pour accueillir le siège du Conseil des normes internationales d'information sur la durabilité
In support of Canada’s bid to host the headquarters of the International Sustainability Standards Board
BMO nommé au classement des 50 meilleures entreprises citoyennes au Canada de Corporate Knights
ESG From Farm to Fork: Doing Well by Doing Good
Biggest Trends in Food and Ag, From ESG to Inflation to the Supply Chain
Banques centrales, changements climatiques et leadership : Forum annuel destiné aux femmes œuvrant dans le secteur des titres à revenu fixe, devises et produits de base
BMO met sur pied une nouvelle équipe innovatrice pour la transition énergétique
L’appétit croissant pour l’investissement dans un but précis dans les valeurs à revenu fixe par Magali Gable
Première nord-américaine : BMO aide Gibson Energy à transformer entièrement une facilité de crédit en un prêt lié à la durabilité
Le programme Des transactions qui font pousser des arbres permettra d’en planter 100 000
Understanding Biodiversity Management: Best Practices and Innovation
Les arbres issus des métiers bénéficient d'un marché obligataire ESG solide
The Changing Face of Sustainability: tentree for a Greener Planet
Favoriser l’autonomisation dans une perspective d’équité raciale et de genre
Favoriser des résultats durables : le premier prêt vert offert au Canada
Episode 31: Valuing Natural Capital – A Discussion with Pavan Sukhdev
Episode 29: What 20 Years of ESG Engagement Can Teach Us About the Future
Rapport sur les perspectives de 2021 de BMO Gestion mondiale d'actifs : des jours meilleurs à venir
Episode 28: Bloomberg: Enhancing ESG Disclosure through Data-Driven Solutions
Comment Repérer L’écoblanchiment Et Trouver Un Partenaire Qui Vous Convient
BMO se classe parmi les entreprises les plus durables selon l'indice de durabilité Dow Jones - Amérique du Nord
Episode 27: Preventing The Antimicrobial Resistance Health Crisis
BMO investit dans un avenir durable grâce à un don d’un million de dollars à l’Institute for Sustainable Finance
BMO Groupe financier franchit une étape clé en faisant correspondre 100 pour cent de sa consommation d'électricité avec des énergies renouvelables
BMO Groupe financier reconnu comme l'une des sociétés les mieux gérées de manière durable au monde dans le nouveau classement du Wall Street Journal
Episode 25: Achieving Sustainability In The Food Production System
Episode 23: TC Transcontinental – A Market Leader in Sustainable Packaging
Les possibilités de placement durables dans le monde d’après la pandémie
Les sociétés axées sur l’efficacité énergétique peuvent maintenant réduire leurs coûts d’emprunt
Episode 16: Covid-19 Implications and ESG Funds with Jon Hale
BMO Groupe financier s'approvisionnera à 100 pour cent en électricité à partir d'énergies renouvelables
Episode 13: Faire face à la COVID-19 en optant pour des solutions financières durables
Épisode 09 : Le pouvoir de la collaboration en matière d'investissement ESG
Épisode 08 : La tarification des risques climatiques, avec Bob Litterman
Épisode 07 : Mobiliser les marchés des capitaux en faveur d’une finance durable
Épisode 06 : L’investissement responsable – Tendances et pratiques exemplaires canadiennes
Épisode 04 : Divulgation de renseignements relatifs à la durabilité : Utiliser le modèle de SASB
Épisode 03 : Taxonomie verte: le plan d'action pour un financement durable de l'UE
Épisode 02 : Analyser les risques climatiques pour les marchés financiers