—Systemic change begins with personal change—
B. Lorraine Smith is a seasoned advisor with over two decades of experience in corporate sustainability and ESG. Lorraine's unique stance — engaging leaders without blame while unflinchingly addressing difficult truths — has made her a valued advisor to global players. Her expertise spans diverse sectors including mining, energy, chemicals, banking, agriculture, retail, and tech.
Lorraine honed her skills in strategy, investor communications, and executive engagement, during leadership roles at Canadian Business for Social Responsibility and SustainAbility before becoming independent in 2016. Her multilingual abilities and cross-regional experience have proven invaluable in navigating complex international industrial terrain.
Today, Lorraine advises corporate teams and individuals towards a vision of an economy that serves life. Through her pioneering Matereality approach, she challenges industry norms to inspire positive change in our industrial world.
