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Cultivating effective climate governance: What small farm corporations in Canada need to know
Planning for climate change, beyond the farmgate and the immediate crop season, is the purpose of a new guide by the Canada Climate Law Initiative. Directors of farm corporations need to have effective climate governance in place and consider climate-related risks and opportunities in their decision-making to ensure the farm business they oversee is resilient […]
Add to calendarDigging deeper into effective climate governance in the Canadian mining sector
Join us to learn about best practices in climate governance in the Canadian mining sector. In this webinar, industry experts will come together for a conversation about the risks and opportunities that climate change poses to mining companies, how executives and board members can best manage and oversee the risks, and what their legal obligations […]
Add to calendarAdvancing Canada’s climate goals through sustainable finance: A cross-partisan dialogue
Join us for an engaging online event where elected officials will discuss their strategies for advancing Canada’s climate goals through sustainable finance, ensuring Canada builds a resilient economy and healthy environment. Canada has committed to climate action both internationally and domestically. As part of Canada’s commitment to the Paris Agreement, the government pledged to cut […]
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IFRS S2 Adoption by Jurisdiction
Summary The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) announced that “[c]lose to 400 organisations from 64 jurisdictions have committed to advancing the adoption or use of the International Sustainability Standards Board’s climate-related reporting at a global level” at the COP28. The Canada Climate Law Initiative (CCLI) has conducted research into the jurisdictional adoption of the International […]
Read moreIn the Line of Duty? Institutional Investors’ Responsibilities Regarding Systemic Risks
Significant attention has been paid to how to mobilize trillions of dollars of private capital toward global climate goals. As part of that discussion, a great detail of attention has been paid to the question of whether institutional investors are permitted, and perhaps even required, to address those risks within their fiduciary duty. In the […]
Read moreBoard Pocket Guide: Nature and Climate Action
This board pocket guide provides a curated selection of global frameworks, methodologies, and standards essential for embedding nature and climate considerations into business operations, allowing boards to make informed decisions, manage risks, and seize opportunities for sustainability-driven growth.
Read moreVoluntarily applying ISSB Standards: A guide for preparers
By applying ISSB Standards voluntarily—in the absence of regulatory requirements—companies can provide decision-useful, globally comparable sustainability-related disclosures to investors. And, increasingly, investors around the world are calling on companies to do so. While meeting investor demand will be a key driver for many companies choosing to apply ISSB Standards voluntarily, as increasing numbers of jurisdictions […]
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