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Comment letter on proposed amendments to the SASB Standards
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) published two exposure drafts proposing amendments to the SASB Standards and consequential amendments to the Industry-based Guidance on Implementing IFRS S2. The Canada Climate Law Initiative responded to the request for comment on the Exposure Drafts by submitting a comment letter with several suggestions focused on accompanying guidance, disclosures, […]
Read morePRI-CCLI Joint Statement to the Competition Bureau on Bill C-59 Guidelines
The Canada Climate Law Initiative (CCLI) and the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) have issued a joint statement to the Competition Bureau of Canada to provide constructive input on the Bureau’s guidance for environmental claims under Bill C-59. The submission reflects perspectives from Canadian investors and issuers who have identified a need for clear, practical […]
Read morePathways to competitiveness: How transition plans can help Canadian businesses compete and grow
Business Future Pathways’ report outlines why climate transition planning is now essential for Canadian competitiveness and investment. In a world of accelerating change, climate disruption is one source of change that businesses can foresee—and prepare for. Transition plans deliver tangible business benefits. They build internal capacity, strengthen strategy alignment and open access to capital and […]
Read moreAccountability and Transparency in British Columbia’s Mining Sector: Addressing Economic Underperformance
Anticipated economic benefits play a central role in justifying approval of mining projects in British Columbia. Mines’ projected jobs, tax revenue, and community investments form the basis of their social licence to operate and are often used to justify environmental and social trade-offs. It is crucial, therefore, that these benefit projections are realistic. Yet no […]
Read moreDuty of vigilance in 2025: Pathways for Québec
This exploratory report examines the duty of vigilance, its development in France, and possible avenues for promoting vigilance (enhanced, proactive, and preventive diligence) in order to hold companies in Québec accountable. The report maps the state of the conversation and trends around the regulation of large companies, particularly in France and Europe. It draws on […]
Read moreClimate change in the courtroom: Trends, impacts, and emerging lessons
Climate change in the courtroom: Trends, impacts, and emerging lessons highlights emerging trends and key issues shaping the field of climate litigation. As of 30 June 2025, a cumulative 3,099 climate-related cases have been filed in 55 national jurisdictions and 24 international or regional courts, tribunals, or quasi-judicial bodies including landmark opinions by the International […]
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