
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…
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
Visit bmo.com/sustainabilityleaders-podcast for more information about the podcast
You might be interested in:
BMO Hosts Event to Kick off EMpower initiative, learn more
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