Michael Torrance is Chief Sustainability Officer of BMO Financial Group and is passionate about sustainability, especially as it pertains to corporate governance and finance. As Chief Sustainability Officer, Michael leads strategy and implementation of sustainability governance, disclosure, engagement and innovation at BMO Financial Group. Before joining BMO, Michael was a Partner at an international law firm where he spearheaded the development of a global environmental, social and sustainability governance risk advisory practice. His experience includes application of international standards of environmental and social risk management and human rights due diligence in the corporate and banking contexts. Michael has authored widely used texts and guides on international environmental and social governance frameworks including the Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability. Through the podcast, Michael is keen to raise awareness of the incredible work being done around sustainability in the banking and finance industries. Michael is fortunate to engage regularly with leading thinkers in this space and wishes to share that opportunity with the broader community. Michael is a proud father of two and in his spare time enjoys the outdoors, running, swimming, biking and travelling.
