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Climate change briefing: Questions directors should ask
Climate change is a business issue. This publication outlines 20 questions for boards of directors to ask in overseeing organizational risk management, business strategy and performance in the context of climate change.
Read moreTwo Degrees of Warming Already Baked In
Even if humans could instantly turn off all our emissions of greenhouse gases, the Earth would continue to heat up about two more degrees Fahrenheit by the turn of the century, according to a sophisticated new analysis.
Read moreCalculator for Greenhouse Gases and Common Air Contaminants
Environment Canada (EC) created the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions and Criteria Air Contaminants (CAC) Calculator to help environmental groups and other users estimate GHG and CAC emission reductions from different environmentally sound actions undertaken during the lifespan of their projects. The tool is targeting recipients of EC funding programs to help them report on their […]
Read moreFederal Actions for a Clean Growth Economy: Delivering on the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change
For the first time, provinces, territories and the federal government have agreed to take collective action to address climate change. Together, we have developed the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change. It has four pillars: pricing carbon pollution, taking action in each sector of the economy, adapting to climate change, and supporting clean […]
Read moreCanada’s 7th National Communication and 3rd Biennial Report
Canada is pleased to present its 7th National Communication and 3rd Biennial Report on Climate Change to meet its reporting requirements under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Canada has prepared these reports in accordance with adopted guidelines and other guidance for National Communications and Biennial Reports.
Read moreCPA Canada Study of Climate-Related Disclosures by Canadian Public Companies
This report outlines key findings from a Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) study of climate-related disclosures provided by TSX-listed companies in their securities filings. Climate change is a key business issue. With the ratification of the global Paris agreement and the Canadian federal government’s recent announcement of a national carbon price, it is […]
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