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Asking Better Questions on Nature: A Guide for Board Directors
The “Asking Better Questions on Nature” series is designed to help senior executives across business and finance surface critical insights about nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities to inform their decision making. The first guide released is for board directors.
Read moreOpen Letter to the Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada
The Canada Climate Law Initiative congratulates the Hon. Mark Carney on a successful campaign to serve as Prime Minister of Canada. Our initiative looks forward to working closely in partnership with the newly formed government. Below is an open letter sent to Prime Minister Carney. Dear Prime Minister Carney, On behalf of the Canada Climate Law […]
Read moreDirectors’ Duties & Climate Change in Japan: 2025
Japanese directors should identify and manage risks and opportunities relating to climate change. If they don’t, they could face personal liability for failing to act in accordance with their legal duties. This report provides comprehensive legal guidance on corporate directors’ responsibilities under Japanese law, outlining their duties to identify, disclose, and manage climate-related risks.
Read moreSubmission to the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board on their proposed 2025-2028 Strategic Plan
The Canada Climate Law Initiative responded to the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) consultation on their proposed 2025-2028 Strategic Plan. To facilitate the adoption of the Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDS) 1 and 2 through a strengthened strategic plan, we recommend:
Read moreSubmission to Finance Canada: Pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2025 spring federal budget
Pre-budget consultations are an opportunity for Canadians from across the country to contribute to shaping the Government of Canada’s policies and priorities for Canada’s future. The Canada Climate Law Initiative submitted recommendations to Finance Canada regarding priorities for the spring 2025 federal budget. We make three suggestions to improve federal management of climate-related financial risks […]
Read moreAccountability for Nature: Comparison of Nature-related Assessment and Disclosure Frameworks and Standards
This report provides a comprehensive overview of key methodological and conceptual trends in nature- and pollution-related assessment and disclosure approaches, covering leading standards, frameworks, and reporting systems that guide private sector companies in assessing and reporting on their dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities related to nature and pollution. The analysis includes seven key frameworks and […]
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