Best The Hackett Group Podcasts (2024)

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Tonkean: Powering transformative procurement 53:05

8h ago53:05

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Sagi Eliyahu, Co-Founder and CEO at Tonkean and Alejandro Fernandez, Head of Global Procurement at Semrush, discuss the power of intake orchestration and procurement’s rise to the top of the agenda in the C-Suite.By B2e Media Ltd

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Unlocking Potential: Gen AI in IT 26:06

5h ago26:06

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In this episode of the “Business Excelleration® Podcast,” Anthony Snowball, Kyle Robichaud and Joe Nathan discuss the tangible advantages businesses are experiencing, while also addressing the critical ethical considerations of adopting generative artificial intelligence (AI). They also examine the pivotal role of boards and executives in setting p…

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Sustainable Food Systems: Trends and Opportunities 27:45

8d ago27:45

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In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, George Sutherland, Senior Advisor with the BMO Climate Institute sat down with John Simpson, Chairman, Owner, and CEO of the CANA Group of Companies and Founder of The Simpson Centre, and Guillaume Lhermie, Director of The Simpson Centre and Associate Professor at the University of Calgary to discuss the t…

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Dairy Industry Goals: GHG Neutrality and Water Management 26:43

12d ago26:43

26:43

In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, our experts discuss the implementation efforts that enable progress towards the dairy industry for the 2050 environmental goals.By BMO Financial Group

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The Intersection of Equity and the Environment 27:51

16d ago27:51

27:51

In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, Melissa Fifield sat down with Mil Niepold, Founder and President of The Mara Partners (TMP), a strategic advisory company working at the intersection of equity and the environment.By BMO Financial Group

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Future-Forward Insights: Key Takeaways From the 2024 OneStream Splash Conference 19:11

1M ago19:11

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In this episode of the Business Excelleration® Podcast, Andy Moore and Peter Fugere reflect on the vibrant atmosphere and key takeaways from the recent OneStream Splash conference in Las Vegas. They highlight standout moments from the event, and discuss exciting new solutions and features on the horizon from OneStream.…

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Farmer-Led Climate Solutions, Part 2 19:22

26d ago19:22

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In part 2, Alma Cortes Selva, Senior Advisor at the BMO Climate Institute, speaks with Jim Winn from Lafayette Ag Stewardship Alliance about his experience introducing sustainable practices such as cover crop usage and seeing the impact on yield and net return per acre.By BMO Financial Group

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Farmer-Led Climate Solutions, Part 1 26:32

29d ago26:32

26:32

Alma Cortes Selva, Senior Advisor at the BMO Climate Institute, speaks with Lauren Brey about her work at Farmers for Sustainable Food and the experience of Paul Cornette from Peninsula Pride Farms of shifting to sustainable farming practices.By BMO Financial Group

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Unlocking Potential: Gen AI in Finance 13:40

1M ago13:40

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In this episode of the Business Excelleration® Podcast, Vin Kumar, Kevin Church and Ramiro Ortiz explore how Gen AI is reshaping finance and how leaders are adapting. From engaging stakeholders to embracing new technologies and bridging skills gaps, they delve into the strategies guiding organizations of all sizes through this transformative period…

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Unlocking Potential: Gen AI in Human Resources 40:03

2M ago40:03

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In this episode of the Business Excelleration® Podcast, Anthony Snowball, Lee Derryberry and Franco Girimonte explore how generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) is revolutionizing human resources (HR). From optimizing recruitment processes to personalizing employee development, these technologies are reshaping HR operations. They discuss how A…

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Sustainable Living: Understanding Home Retrofits 32:45

2M ago32:45

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This episode dives into the benefits of energy-efficient upgrades to help homeowners make informed choices that can reduce energy costs, improve comfort and contribute to a healthier environment. Host: Ashish Arora, Regional Vice President of Specialized Sales Group, BMO. Guests: Paul Doucet, Principal Architect at Sustainable; Sarah Grant, Certifi…

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Unlocking Procurement’s Full Potential With Gen AI 25:34

2M ago25:34

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In this episode of the Business Excelleration® Podcast, Vin Kumar, Tim Yoo and Jeff Gilkerson explore the growing interest in generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) among procurement companies. They highlight the challenges companies face in understanding what they require to effectively integrate Gen AI into their operations, and discuss its …

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Accelerating Financing for Retrofits 44:47

2M ago44:47

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In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, James Burrow, sat down with Aaron Berg, head of the Building Retrofits Initiative at Canada Infrastructure Bank; Martha Campbell, Principal of Carbon Free buildings at the Rocky Mountain Institutes; and Matt Golden, CEO of Recurve, an energy efficiency services company located in California to discuss acce…

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Food, Ag, Fertilizer, and ESG From BMO’s 19th Annual Farm to Market Conference: BMO Equity Research 21:15

2M ago21:15

21:15

In this episode from BMO’s IN Tune Podcast, host Camilla Sutton is joined by Kelly Bania, Joel Jackson, Doug Morrow and Andrew Strelzik to discuss the takeaways from BMO’s 19th Annual Farm to Market Conference and stretches across the food and agriculture value chain.By BMO Financial Group

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AI and Enterprise Platforms 26:17

2M ago26:17

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In this episode of the Business Excelleration® Podcast, we explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries and opening new pathways for innovation. As businesses embrace the potential of AI, what challenges will they face? What opportunities should they take advantage of? A discussion with Kyle McNabb, vice president of research, a…

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Incorporating Climate Risk in Valuations 17:59

2M ago17:59

17:59

How can climate change impact financial markets and the regulatory landscape, and how might investors be able to integrate climate risks and opportunities into their capital allocation strategies? Listen to our latest episode.By BMO Financial Group

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Provider Perspective: EPM Software Digital World Class Matrix™ 18:37

2M ago18:37

18:37

What sets apart top-tier enterprise performance management (EPM) providers, enabling them to deliver unparalleled value and capabilities? Explore the integration of generative artificial intelligence into EPM solutions, reshaping the way organizations optimize performance. Hear The Hackett Group’s Principal Andy Warzecha, Principal Jason Logman and…

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Supporting Renewable Fuel Programs 31:43

2M ago31:43

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Last year, BMO and Imperial Oil donated money to the University of Calgary’s Schulich School of Engineering to support Schulich Racing (F1), Off-Road (Baja) and Renewable Fuel teams. Learn more in this episode.By BMO Financial Group

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Mid-Market Digital Transformation 21:20

3M ago21:20

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What unique challenges do mid-market companies have when it comes to digital transformation? How can they overcome them? A discussion with two experts from The Hackett Group’s Business Services Transformation practice in the UK - Director Teresa Exton and Associate Principal Hermann Waschefort. The full show notes can be downloaded here.…

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Understanding America’s Carbon Markets 17:19

2M ago17:19

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Listen to the key takeaways from a panel Rachel Walsh, Environmental Commodities Strategist at BMO Capital Markets joined, titled: “America’s Carbon Markets: The Only Way is up. Or is it?”By BMO Financial Group

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Customer-to-Cash Receivables Software – Digital World Class Matrix ™ Research 19:46

3M ago19:46

19:46

What factors enable some customer-to-cash (C2C) receivables software providers to deliver far greater value and breadth of capabilities than others? How are C2C software providers integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI into their offerings? A discussion of findings from The Hackett Group’s new Digital World Class Matrix™, with T…

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Procurement Transformation – Best Practices and Notes From the Field 15:11

3M ago15:11

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Interest in procurement transformation is surging. A discussion of what’s driving demand, what approaches work best and real-life examples from The Hackett Group’s recent procurement transformation engagements, with Director Natalie Henfrey from The Hackett Group’s Procurement Transformation practice in Europe and Principal Tom Kellaway of The Hack…

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Canada Inflation: Moving in the right direction? 20:59

3M ago20:59

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In this Sustainability Leaders episode, Alma Cortés Selva is joined by Doug Porter and Dr. José Nuño-Ledesma, Assistant Professor of Food Industry Economics and Management at the University of Guelph, to discuss Canada’s food inflation from both a domestic and international standpoint.By BMO Financial Group

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U.S. Inflation: Where are we headed? 26:57

3M ago26:57

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In the U.S., inflation has been persistent and it’s one of the trickiest indexes to measure from an economic standpoint, according to Erik Johnson, Senior Economist and Vice President, BMO Economics. This episode touches on U.S. inflation, housing costs, and extreme weather events.By BMO Financial Group

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How Artificial Intelligence Is Reinventing Human Resources 24:23

3M ago24:23

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Listen to learn how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way human resources (HR) professionals do their jobs, and find out how HR leaders can drive AI adoption within their department and throughout the broader organization. Hear a candid conversation with CHRO Harry Osle, Senior Research Director Tony DiRomualdo and Associate Principal Am…

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MTN Group – 2023 Digital Award Winner, Source-to-Purchase 30:04

3M ago30:04

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MTN Group's Procurement Center of Excellence Leader Andrew Savage talks with The Hackett Group's Managing Partner and AI and Digital Operations Practice Leader Vin Kumar about MTN Group’s Procurement Cockpit, a digital transformation project which received The Hackett Group’s 2023 Digital Award in Source-to-Purchase. The central procurement intelli…

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Upgrading Corporate Performance Management – Best Practices From Our OneStream Practice 26:42

4M ago26:42

26:42

How can companies improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their finance and accounting operations by implementing OneStream as their corporate performance management system? How can the technology shift be used to drive process improvements and implement best practices? A discussion with Sahil Patel, a director in our OneStream practice, and St…

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Making Renewable Energy Technology Accessible to Underserved Communities: GRID Alternatives in Conversation 23:17

4M ago23:17

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GRID Alternatives is a national leader in helping economic and environmental justice communities nationwide get clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs, and our energy access work is lighting up off-grid communities across the globe.By BMO Financial Group

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Carbon Accounting: How to Strengthen Corporate Climate Plans 25:23

4M ago25:23

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The more companies take climate action, the less confident they seem to be about their actions having an impact on what’s causing the climate to change. Learn how something called carbon accounting can help.By BMO Financial Group

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2024 Technology Key Issues Research 16:17

4M ago16:17

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What priorities do technology leaders have for the coming year? How prepared are they to address them? Highlights of findings from The Hackett Group’s 2024 Technology Key Issues research with Principal Michael Fuller and Principal Kyle Robichaud. The full show notes can be downloaded here.By The Hackett Group

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Battery Technology Advances Are Driving EV Industry Optimism 26:53

4M ago26:53

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Learn why a BloombergNEF analyst is not so worried about the slowdown in global electric vehicle (EV) sales.By BMO Financial Group

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Bosch Service Solutions – 2023 Digital Award Winner, Contact-to-Resolution 18:30

4M ago18:30

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How has Bosch used artificial intelligence and automation to transform the contact center experience? Irfan Ali, director of Digital, Automation and Innovation at Bosch Service Solutions, talks with David Ketchin, managing director for The Hackett Group in Europe, about the dramatic results they’ve achieved. Bosch received a Digital Award from The …

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2024 Supply Chain Key Issues Research 16:43

4M ago16:43

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What are the priorities for supply chain leaders in the year ahead? What improvement initiatives are they planning? A discussion of findings from The Hackett Group’s 2024 Supply Chain Key Issues research with Principal Erin Blair and Principal Josh Nelson. The full show notes can be downloaded here.By The Hackett Group

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The Role of Insurance in Creating Climate Change Resilience 23:42

5M ago23:42

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The availability of insurance can play a critical role in the deploying of capital toward climate action. BMO spoke with Natalia Moudrak, Senior Director, North America Climate, Aon.By BMO Financial Group

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Loan Programs Office on Financing Emerging Clean Technology 8:40

5M ago8:40

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BMO spoke with Elizabeth Bellis Wolfe, Senior Advisor at the Department of Energy’s Loan Program Office (LPO), one of the highest-profile programs financing new energy technology is the U.S.By BMO Financial Group

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Generative AI and Its Impact on SG&A 31:56

5M ago31:56

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A discussion of The Hackett Group’s new research – which finds that generative AI will enable companies to reduce selling, general and administrative (SG&A) costs and staffing by 40% over the next five to seven years – with Principal Vin Kumar, who leads AI and Digital Operations, and Associate Principal Joe Nathan. The full show notes can be downl…

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How Satellites can Help Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions 12:39

5M ago12:39

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Learn about the role of satellites in measuring, managing, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and how this technology is being operationalized by the private sector and governments.By BMO Financial Group

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Takeda Business Solutions – Growing a GBS Value Proposition 26:05

5M ago26:05

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Vanessa Gleason, global head of Takeda Business Solutions, shares her organization’s impressive digital transformation journey with Philip King, senior director, The Hackett Group. Gleason was a featured speaker at The Hackett Group’s 2023 European Best Practices Conference in London. The full show notes can be downloaded here.…

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Jigar Shah on Financing the Energy Transition 18:37

5M ago18:37

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Jigar Shah, Director, Loan Programs Office, U.S. Department of Energy, shares what younger clean energy companies should understand about LPO and how equity investors view its diligence process.By BMO Financial Group

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Sanofi – 2023 Digital Award Shares Details of Their HR Transformation 23:44

5M ago23:44

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How has pharmaceutical giant Sanofi used technology to transform their human resources (HR) operation and improve the way they manage talent? The Hackett Group’s Principal Vin Kumar talks with Sanofi Head of Process Intelligence Christian Mueller, Sanofi’s Workday Employee Experience Product Owner Maria Elena Castillo and Sanofi Head of Employee Li…

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Ontario’s New Sustainable Bond Framework 30:19

5M ago30:19

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Magali Gable, Director of Sustainable Finance, sat down with Elizabeth Wallace and Alex Wood, Assistant Deputy Minister, Climate Change, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, to discuss the province of Ontario's new sustainable bond framework.By BMO Financial Group

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The Role of Responsible Mining in the Clean Energy Transition: ICMM CEO Rohitesh Dhawan in Conversation 24:18

5M ago24:18

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The energy transition has brought transformation to the mining sector. Colin Hamilton, Commodities Analyst, BMO Capital Markets, sat down with the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)’s President and CEO Rohitesh Dhawan to discuss what the industry needs to do to embrace nature-positive mining.…

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2024 Human Resources Key Issues Research 26:37

5M ago26:37

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Human resources leaders are expecting to feel increasing pressure in 2024 in the face of global economic uncertainty and possible labor and skills shortages, and are turning to technology to help them improve efficiency and effectiveness. A discussion of findings from The Hackett Group’s 2024 HR Key Issues research, with Senior Research Director To…

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Becoming Nature Positive in the Mining Sector 16:05

6M ago16:05

16:05

Listen to BMO experts and Carleigh Whitman, Head, Nature & Closure at Teck Resources Limited, discuss how companies are incorporating nature into their decision-making and more.By BMO Financial Group

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2024 Finance Key Issues Research 31:37

6M ago31:37

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In 2024, finance organizations will need to do more with less, with cost containment and cash flow optimization back at the top of their priority list. A discussion of findings from our 2024 Finance Key Issues research, with Shawn Fitzgerald, a senior research director at The Hackett Group; Tom Willman, a principal in the Finance Advisory practice;…

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2024 Global Business Services Key Issues Research 29:24

6M ago29:24

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In this episode of the “Business Excelleration® Podcast,” what are global business services leaders focused on in 2024? What are their transformation priorities for the coming year? A discussion of findings from our 2024 Global Business Services Key Issues research, with Senior Director Penny Weller, Global GBS Advisory Practice Leader Martijn Geer…

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2024 Procurement Key Issues Research 34:35

6M ago34:35

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How have the priorities of procurement leaders changed for 2024? What role will generative AI and technology overall play in helping procurement achieve its goals? A discussion of findings from The Hackett Group’s 2024 Procurement Key Issues research, with Senior Research Director Amy Hillcox and Global Procurement Advisory Practice Leader Chris Sa…

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Finance Transformation at Pella 16:54

6M ago16:54

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How has Pella, one of the nation’s premier manufacturers of windows and doors, transformed its finance operations, creating one source of truth for budgeting, forecasting and more? A success story with Pella Director of Finance Kayla Flanders and The Hackett Group Principal Tammy Norton of our OneStream practice. The full show notes can be download…

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How NASA and IBM Are Using Geospatial Data and AI to Analyze Climate Risks 18:32

6M ago18:32

18:32

Michael Torrance sat down with Kevin Murphy, Chief Science State Officer at NASA, and Raghu Ganti, a Principal Research Scientist at IBM Research, to discuss how NASA’s data collection strategies are helping to develop and improve geospatial models, creating opportunities to better understand environmental risks.…

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What COP28 Means for the Future of the Energy Transition 26:24

7M ago26:24

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Grégoire Baillargeon, President, BMO Financial Group, Quebec, Jonathan Hackett, Vice Chair, BMO Capital Markets, and George Sutherland, Senior Advisor to the BMO Climate Institute, sat down with and to discuss key developments at COP28 and what they mean for the future of sustainable finance and the energy transition.…

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