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Episode 30: Supplier Diversity for Economic Empowerment
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Sustainability is about making positive impacts on the economy and society. One way businesses can do this is in the way they source goods and services. These investments can make a big difference for local economies and present great potential to create inclusive economic growth.
In the next episode of Sustainability Leaders, Michael Torrance talks to Eric Smith, Vice-Chair, Commercial Bank, and Christine Canning, Managing Director of Supplier Relationship Management at BMO, about the importance and benefits of sourcing from minority-owned businesses. They’ll offer tips on how businesses can create a successful framework for sourcing from minority-owned firms, who should be at the table when you’re developing a strategy and how to measure success.
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Episode 30: Supplier Diversity for Economic Empowerment
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Michael Torrance is Chief Sustainability Officer of BMO Financial Group and is passionate about sustainability, especially as it pertains to corporate governance an…
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Sustainability is about making positive impacts on the economy and society. One way businesses can do this is in the way they source goods and services. These investments can make a big difference for local economies and present great potential to create inclusive economic growth.
In the next episode of Sustainability Leaders, Michael Torrance talks to Eric Smith, Vice-Chair, Commercial Bank, and Christine Canning, Managing Director of Supplier Relationship Management at BMO, about the importance and benefits of sourcing from minority-owned businesses. They’ll offer tips on how businesses can create a successful framework for sourcing from minority-owned firms, who should be at the table when you’re developing a strategy and how to measure success.
Like what you hear? Subscribe today: Apple Podcasts, Google podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify
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