ESG Global Advisors is starting an exciting new chapter! Effective July 1, @sarahkeyesTO will be our new CEO, and on July 5, Jessica Butts will be joining as a Principal.
For further details, please visit our website: https://t.co/GDJqpYyqME
#ESG#SustainableFinance
Curious about science-based #GHGemissions reduction targets? Our latest piece provides an overview of the fundamentals of science-based targets and highlights key considerations for companies considering target setting.
#NetZero#ClimateRisk#ClimateChange
https://t.co/bYrRM5KHsC
In a silver lining to a challenging 2020, ESG factors continued to gain momentum. As the year comes to a close, our latest insights piece discusses the ESG-related developments over the past year and what they mean for #ESG momentum in 2021.
https://t.co/5Q0ZW5SNGS
The Climate Action 100+ 2020 Progress Report reveals that nearly 50% of the focus companies engaged have made commitments to reach #netzeroemissions by 2050. The investor-led initiative now has 545 investor signatories, with over $52 trillion AUM. #ESG
https://t.co/evuzS1wcdL
ESG Global is thrilled to announce the promotion of @beckyzb_ to Senior Associate. As one of the earliest members of our team, Becky has become a key contributor to our success.
Congratulations Becky!
#ESG#ClimateChange
https://t.co/zyb6ffy2zi
The North Star for navigating Canada’s #lowcarbon transition has been identified: net-zero emissions by 2050. In this @globeandmail op-ed, @esgmdecordova and @sarahkeyesTO share some practical first steps for boards to take today as we strive towards achieving #netzero.
.@PwC survey of corporate directors highlights disconnect between companies and investors: only 38% of directors say #ESG has financial impacts. Yet, 67% believe that issues like #climatechange should be taken into account when developing company strategy: https://t.co/iJKenF1ODX
There is a significant global trend toward the adoption of ESG-related regulations. Can #ESG#regulations in other markets impact #Canadian companies and institutional #investors, and how should Canadian companies and investors respond? For more: https://t.co/GukfOa7SSX
New survey by @TalkNuclear finds 91% of Canadians cite #climatechange as a serious issue with 88% reporting it has adversely impacted them via flooding, rising water levels, droughts, wildfires, storms and increased costs of home repairs or insurance costs https://t.co/72ddgefzf9
Before #COVID19, a third of IR objectives mentioned #ESG and investors ranked ESG as the biggest challenge for IR teams in 2019-20. Further research on the topic conducted after the #pandemic reveals that ESG has been pushed even higher up the IR agenda. https://t.co/6uQwBUZB9b
We were pleased to contribute to the updated @CPAcanada and @TMXGroup Primer for #Environmental & #Social Disclosure. The Primer offers guidance for TSX and TSXV-listed issuers who are looking to start or enhance the E&S aspects of their #ESG disclosure.
https://t.co/XhfacvPgwT
The report highlights how these frameworks meet the information needs of different user groups and how they can be used in a complementary way to provide sustainability disclosure to both broader stakeholders and financial stakeholders. #ESG#Sustainability#Reporting
New George Serafeim piece in @HarvardBiz re: the growing importance of #ESG, how companies can improve performance by focusing on strategic ESG initiatives and what operational changes are needed to successfully implement an #ESGStrategy.
https://t.co/lO3ZpArbu5
The @WorldBank released a new report highlighting how demand for certain key minerals is expected to grow in order to meet demand for clean energy technologies as the economy transitions to a lower carbon future.
#Mining#ClimateRisk#LowCarbonEconomy
https://t.co/jFnTTdFzQ4
This joint letter in response to the draft recommendations from Ontario’s Capital Markets Modernization Task Force provides insights on Canada's largest investors' perspectives on a wide range of #ESG topics. Important to follow this initiative!
https://t.co/AiyU4eLv9b
Take a look at @SASB's recent blog post providing key observations on the SEC's amendments to Regulation S-K. The update has created a new requirement that public companies #disclose information about “#humancapital resources” in registration statements. https://t.co/wV5mGDrLe5
A coalition of investors is asking companies to ensure that their financial statements accurately report their performance by incorporating material information about climate-related risks, e.g. that they value assets in a way that would be compatible with a #sustainable climate.
Canada's Task Force for a Resilient Recovery recommends the federal government spend $55 billion over five years on #cleanenergy and responding to #climatechange to kick-start Canada's economy in the #COVID19 recovery:
https://t.co/XaXm9f7qH9
On Sept 14, catch @esgmdecordova at @GovProCanada's Annual Conference on #ESG. Expert panelists will provide insights on the rapidly transforming ESG landscape, #climate governance practices, and the role of the #board and the #governance professional.
https://t.co/hBIFbrSSua