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Beyond Target 15: Aligning Corporate Nature Actions to the Global Biodiversity Framework
Biodiversity loss continues to pose a significant threat to ecosystems and human well-being. To address this global biodiversity crisis, the Global Diversity Framework (GBF) lists 23 targets to achieve by 2030. Following the initial announcement back in 2022, Target 15 was isolated, becoming the primary focus for corporate companies. While important, promoting and highlighting initiatives […]
Read MoreSubmission to the International Accounting Standards Board on the Exposure Draft Climate-related and Other Uncertainties in the Financial Statements, Proposed illustrative examples
International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) aims to offer further guidance to preparers by using examples regarding what may constitute decision-useful information in climate and sustainability reporting. The Canada Climate Law Initiative comments on IASB’s Exposure Draft Climate-related and Other Uncertainties in the Financial Statements, Proposed illustrative examples.
Read moreInvesting for Sustainability Impact: Guidance informed by the Legal Framework for Impact
This guide introduces a four-part framework for investors to implement investing for sustainability impact:
Read more2024 Canadian Responsible Investment Trends Report
The market share of responsible investment (RI) assets under management (AUM) in Canada has grown significantly, according to the latest findings from the 2024 Canadian Responsible Investment Trends Report. Released by the Responsible Investment Association (RIA), the report tracks the national trends and outlook for RI, which refers to investments that incorporate environmental, social and […]
Read moreInterconnected Justice: Understanding the cross-border implications of climate transition policies
This report provides normative proposals on how to widen the approach of policymakers and non-state actors (companies and financial institutions) when addressing the question of justice in climate and nature transition policies.
Read moreNet Zero Policy Matters: Assessing Progress and Taking Stock of Corporate and Financial Net Zero Policy Reform
This progress report, Net Zero Policy Matters, summarizes the research, discussions and findings of the work of the Taskforce on Net Zero Policy, its technical expert group and contributing partner organizations, from its inception at COP28 (2023) to COP29 (2024). The Net Zero Policy Matters report:
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