On March 13, 2024, the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (“CSSB”) released proposed Canadian sustainability disclosure standards (the “CSSB Standards”) that are modelled after the sustainability disclosure standards...more
1 Setting the Scene – Sources and Overview -
1.1 What are the main substantive ESG-related regulations?
There are a variety of environmental, social and governance (“ESG”)-related regulations applicable to federally...more
There are a variety of environmental, social and governance (“ESG”)-related regulations applicable to federally and provincially incorporated companies; however, the focus of this chapter will be on public companies that...more
There are a variety of environmental, social and governance (“ESG”)-related regulations applicable to federally and provincially incorporated companies; however, the focus of this chapter will be on public companies that...more
2/3/2023
/ Asset Management ,
Canada ,
CBCA ,
Climate Action Plan ,
Climate Change ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Social Responsibility ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Geopolitical Risks ,
Greenwashing ,
Private Funds ,
Sustainability
Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis Canadian company updates for the 2023 proxy season continue to focus on board diversity and oversight of climate risk. Other issues considered include overboarding,...more
1. Setting the Scene – Sources and Overview -
1.1. What are the main substantive ESG-related regulations?
There are a variety of ESG-related regulations applicable to federally and provincially incorporated companies;...more
Introduction -
Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) recently published its 2022 updates to its benchmark proxy voting policies. The policies will govern ISS’ voting recommendations for shareholder meetings held on or...more
12/16/2021
/ Benchmarks ,
Canada ,
Climate Change ,
Corporate Governance ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) ,
Net Zero ,
Proxy Voting Guidelines ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Shareholder Proposals ,
Woman Board Members