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Reflections on Connecting Canada’s Climate Policy Network
This book represents an initial step to mapping the layers of Canadian climate policy activities across government, industry, and civil society. Its guiding presumption is that such mapping will help align efforts to decarbonize. A consensus point among all authors is that new alliances need to be forged, and old ones need to be refreshed, […]
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Canadian Corporate Performance on GHG Emissions, Disclosures and Target Setting
Taking stock of climate commitment: the Institute for Sustainable Finance’s latest study finds that most of Canada’s large public companies are reporting on their greenhouse gas emissions to some extent. Increasingly, firms are also setting targets for reducing emissions. But there is plenty of room for setting more and more ambitious targets, and adopting detailed […]
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Canadian Credit Unions and Effective Climate Governance: Cooperating for a Sustainable Future
As the impacts of climate change become increasingly evident, directors of credit unions should recognize climate governance and management as a strategic issue within their institutions. This guide emphasizes the importance of understanding directors’ duties, cooperative principles, and the profound effects of extreme weather events on credit union members. It is a valuable resource for […]
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Case studies: The role of boards in driving climate action
The Climate Governance Initiative presents four business case studies on the experiences of leading companies driving climate action from the board level. The case studies highlight the climate and sustainability commitments, strategies and activities of four organisations from diverse geographies and sectors, from real estate to cosmetics. The case studies provide a snapshot of: The […]
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Keeping Up to Speed on Climate Risk Management and the Latest Disclosure Regulations
This article is shared with permission from CTEA and Matrix Group Publishing Inc. It was originally published in the Spring 2023 issue of CTEA Today. The full magazine can be read here: https://www.ctea.ca/page/CTEAMagazines.
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A Guide to Effective Climate Governance for TSX Venture Issuers in the Mining Sector
This guide provides information to support TSXV-listed boards, management, and professionals in the mining and mineral exploration sector on their path to effective climate governance. It clarifies the legal duties of directors and officers of junior mining companies with respect to climate change; offers insights regarding proposed new regulation; highlights industry guidance on effective climate […]
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