Climate goals, rising energy demands, and geopolitical pressures are transforming global energy investment strategies. Based on a panel discussion from the 2025 Toronto Global Forum, this episode of Sustainability Leaders examines the impact of industrial demand shifts—such as AI and data centers—on energy investments, effective policy frameworks for de-risking clean energy projects, and approaches to pricing climate-related risks while fostering innovation and private capital.
Jason Peel, Managing Director and Head, BMO Radicle moderates a conversation with:
Mpho Kubelo, Chief Risk Officer, Development Bank of Southern Africa
Jean-Jacques Barbéris, Deputy CEO (Amundi AM) – Head of Institutional and Corporate Clients Division, ESG Supervisor
Eric Arnould, General Partner and IR Officer, Jolt Capital
Laurent Germain, CEO, Egis Group.
Listen to the ~31-minute episode here: