Bridging Risks and Returns: ESG and Indigenous Reconciliation

Date & Time: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | 11am-12pm EST

As ESG considerations continue to shape the future of responsible investment strategies, investors and fiduciaries must be equipped to understand how Indigenous rights, community relations, and reconciliation intersect with managing financial risks and opportunities. 

Join the Responsible Investing team at BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM) for an in-depth session on how ESG considerations can be aligned with Indigenous reconciliation. From pre-investment to post-investment proxy voting and engagement, this webinar will explore how BMO GAM supports Indigenous clients and responsibly manages investment portfolios to manage ESG risks and opportunities for long-term value creation. You'll hear firsthand how research, portfolio construction, and corporate engagement strategies are evolving to better serve Indigenous communities while meeting the demands of institutional investors. 

 Key Takeaways: 

  • BMO GAM’s approach to supporting Indigenous clients across the investment value chain 
  • How ESG is integrated into investment decisions, with a focus on mitigating community-related risks 
  • The firm’s engagement and proxy voting activities 
  • Real-world case studies of investor-led engagements on Indigenous rights 

If you're a pension plan sponsor, institutional investor, or consultant, this webinar will give you actionable insights into aligning ESG considerations with Indigenous reconciliation. Reserve your spot today! 

Speakers:
Gustavo Bernal Torres, CFA, MBA - Vice President, ESG Integration - BMO Global Asset Management
Leanne Flett Kruger, WME - Director, Strategic Relationship Management, Institutional Sales & Service, Western Canada - BMO Global Asset Management
Michelle Gallant - Director, Stewardship - BMO Global Asset Management
Danna Broadworth, CFA, MBA - Vice President, Client Strategy Responsible Investment - BMO Global Asset Management

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