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National Inventory Report, 1990– 2016: Greenhouse Gas Sources and Sinks In Canada—Canada’s Submission To The United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international treaty established in 1992 to cooperatively address climate change issues. The ultimate objective of the UNFCCC is to stabilize atmospheric greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations at a level that would prevent dangerous interference with the climate system. Canada ratified the UNFCCC in December 1992, […]
Read moreCanada’s Top Weather Stories of 2018
Canada is not as cold as it once was, with every region and all seasons warmer than ever before. While Canada is still the snowiest country, less snow is falling in our southern regions. Our mountain snowpack and glaciers are disappearing rapidly, and frost-free days are increasing. Our growing seasons are longer, but so are […]
Read moreSustainable Finance and Investing in a Responsible Future
The following memorandum provides an overview of how universities are addressing climate change through their endowment assets. In the introduction, a brief taxonomy of sustainable investing is provided – spectrum of capital that looks at traditional investing, responsible investing, sustainable investing, impact investing and philanthropy. We also review some recent examples and trends of sustainable […]
Read moreStewardship Investing Report – 2020
At CDPQ, we invest constructive capital knowing that performance and progress go hand in hand. By directing capital toward a greener and more equitable transition, we can generate growth while contributing to a more sustainable world.
Read more200 Million Tonnes of Opportunity
200 Million Tonnes of Opportunity highlights the work of leaders in 12 sectors across Canada. It crunches a decade’s worth of data to reveal crucial business intelligence and valuable insights for Canadian SME leaders that would like to profitably reduce their emissions, and for governments that would like them to succeed. The report provides: A detailed […]
Read morePan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change – First Annual Synthesis Report on the Status of Implementation
In response to the critical and urgent need to take action on climate change, Canada’s First Ministers adopted the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change on December 9th, 2016. This collaborative plan aims to reduce emissions, build resilience to a changing climate and enable clean economic growth. The Pan-Canadian Framework includes more than […]
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