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IFRS S2 Adoption by Jurisdiction

Summary The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) announced that “[c]lose to 400 organisations from 64 jurisdictions have committed to advancing the adoption or use of the International Sustainability Standards Board’s climate-related reporting at a global level” at the COP28. The Canada Climate Law Initiative (CCLI) has conducted research into the jurisdictional adoption of the International […]

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Legal opinion: Nature-related risks and the duties of directors of Canadian corporations

Canadian directors have a legal duty to address risks stemming from biodiversity loss, freshwater stress, ecosystem degradation, and extreme weather. Failing to do so could expose them to a range of legal action including shareholder and creditor lawsuits as well as greenwashing and negligence claims. These are the findings of a new legal opinion authored […]

Annual Report 2023-2024

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Building resilience: A guide to climate governance for Canada’s construction sector

The Canadian construction industry is in a critical position to have a long-lasting impact, helping to build sustainable businesses and communities. By prioritizing and strengthening their own climate governance and collaborating with companies throughout the construction value chain, construction companies have the ability to work to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change and adapt […]

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Climate-Conscious Boards: Leading Canada’s Tech Firms to Sustainability

Canadian technology companies are increasingly vulnerable to climate-related risks, including extreme weather events, supply chain disruptions, rising insurance costs, and more stringent regulatory requirements. As they navigate these growing challenges, directors across the sector must fulfill their legal duties of care, diligence, and loyalty by proactively overseeing climate-related financial risks and ensuring that climate considerations […]

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Directors’ Duties & Climate Change in Japan: 2025

Japanese directors should identify and manage risks and opportunities relating to climate change. If they don’t, they could face personal liability for failing to act in accordance with their legal duties. This report provides comprehensive legal guidance on corporate directors’ responsibilities under Japanese law, outlining their duties to identify, disclose, and manage climate-related risks.

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