ESG

In addition to generating profits, business leaders face increased expectations to deliver a positive social impact, enhance environmental sustainability and demonstrate good governance.

Investors are increasingly demanding that companies like Dollarama “level up” and demonstrate clearly how their plans align with the global effort to limit climate change. 

With the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, right-wing politicians are decrying diversity and sustainable investing — and forgetting the real issue plaguing our financial system, writes columnist Max Fawcett.

Clearly defined regulations are needed to establish a universal standard and criteria for what counts as a sustainable fund.

Companies should be aware that biodiversity loss can affect not only their ability to operate, but also the economy as a whole.

Export Development Canada is tapping a former Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers president to advise on sustainable investing.

Right wing America is targeting a concept known as ESG — which stands for environmental, social and governance — a sustainable investment trend sweeping the financial world.

I’m uncomfortable knowing that I own shares in some banks that are involved in greenwashing.

Vulnerable communities are benefiting from investments designed to improve their lives.

Ryerson has its reasons for refusing to divest from fossil fuels, but at least some students believe the university is wrong.

Maybe the most fanciful part of CAPP’s platform is its belief that Canada should ramp up its LNG exports to Asia and actually get credit for the emissions reductions associated with the switch from coal to natural gas, writes columnist Max Fawcett.

A southwestern Ontario credit union with $1 billion under management will shift next month to offering mutual funds exclusively focused on options that account for environmental, social and governance factors.

Tariq Fancy once oversaw the start of the biggest effort to turn Wall Street "green" — but now believes the climate crisis can never be solved by today’s free markets.

The posting for a new high-level Alberta government job supposed to help the province align with environmental concerns from financial markets seems more about talk than action, observers say.

Companies that prioritize their communities will ultimately be more sustainable, more resilient and better set up for long-term growth, writes Desjardins Group president and CEO Guy Cormier.