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Ready to dive into Impact Measurement? 🌍   MEDA's Lindsay Wallace joins an expert panel at the Canada Forum for Impact Investment and Development (CAFIID)'s Impact Measurement and Management Community of Practice (IMM CoP) event.   Next Tuesday June 11 in Toronto, learn how to scale impact investing and overcome barriers in measuring impact. Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights and network with professionals dedicated to making a difference. #impactmeasurement #impactinvesting #toronto #IMM

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You’ve got ESG questions. We’ve got ESG answers—straight from the experts. Join us at ESG Learning Labs June 10 in New York: https://lnkd.in/gwQVKv6G ESG Learning Labs are free half-day workshops designed to connect ESG professionals in a community environment. At our New York event, you will hear from leaders at the IFRS Foundation, Verdantix, and Pega. We’ll share best practices for ESG disclosures, demonstrate how to conduct materiality and double materiality assessments, and discuss the latest legislation—from the CSRD to the SEC climate disclosure rule. You’ll gain practical takeaways you can start applying right away. Plus, 2 CPE credits are available. #ESG #CSRD #SECclimatedisclosure #CPE

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The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) is poring over scads of responses to its call for input into plans to adopt international rules for #sustainability and climate-related reporting. They show a stark divide between pension funds and asset managers demanding detailed comparable data and companies that say some factors are still too uncertain and implementation too burdensome. #climatefinance #ESG

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🛑STOP linking Indigenous Peoples to any other community. It is offensive. It is factually incorrect to lump us in with a population that does NOT hold our international rights. It is a mistake to imply local communities have equal status and rights to Indigenous Peoples. Only Indigenous Peoples require Free Prior and Informed Consent. No other group or community has this right or requirement. If you do not understand or know the difference ask. #carbon #biodiversity #restoration #conservation #carbonfinance #duediligence #fpic #IndigenousPeoples #selfdetermination #bestpractices #facts

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Great article from my colleague Mike Colledge on the past, present and potential future of Canada's Carbon Tax. Ipsos in Canada #ESG #Foresight https://lnkd.in/gc5npdp8

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📚 🛠 The Good Lobby and The B Team are collaborating with companies to create tools and an action framework for Responsible Political Engagement (RPE). This initiative will promote transparency, accountability, and positive impact through shared policies and practices. Co-created with investors, experts, and civil society, the framework focuses on community building, shared learning, and benchmarking. It will guide companies in making critical political engagement decisions, ensuring they take the right actions at the right time. Read more ➡ https://lnkd.in/dMf_nsHr Alberto Alemanno Ed Collins Hamish Stewart Dieter Zinnbauer Carlota de Paula Coelho Jorge A. Valladares Molleda Rachel Crossley Robin Hodess Tom Lorber Yukihiko Hamada InfluenceMap Porticus HEC Paris Bloomberg Professional Services EcoVadis Fitch Ratings Fitch Group, Inc. FTSE Russell, An LSEG Business ISS A/S ISS ESG International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Moody's CRE MSCI Inc. RepRisk S&P Global Morningstar Morningstar Sustainalytics EFRAG Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) FSB Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) AccountAbility

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New report (launched today!) from B Lab U.S. & Canada and Forum for the Future outlines how businesses can advance #climatejustice, including tangible actions and processes to consider in the operations of your company. In a space that can frequently seem not that well defined, the practical tips are particularly welcome. Credits: Kylie Nealis, Ksenia Benifand and several others. #EarthDay2024 #EarthDay

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#Canada publishes Blue Economy Regulatory Roadmap to create healthier oceans. The Government of Canada has announced the publication of the Blue Economy Regulatory Roadmap, a strategic plan to enhance the country’s oceans. Announced by Diane Lebouthiller, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, at the H2O conference in Halifax, the Blue Economy Regulatory Roadmap will support innovation and economic growth in Canada’s oceans. Following months of public consultation, the roadmap’s development was led by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) in partnership with Natural Resources Canada, Transport Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, and the National Research Council of Canada. The plan outlines strategic areas to accelerate the development of Canada’s ocean economy, a move that will generate vast environmental and economic benefits. Lebouthillier explained: “Our oceans hold immense potential to combat climate change and drive sustainable economic growth. “This Roadmap marks a significant stride towards eliminating barriers for businesses that rely on the ocean to grow in a sustainable way, which will deliver widespread benefits for all Canadians.” https://lnkd.in/eJQ_d74P #canada #oceans #blueeconomy #climatechange #sustainability

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Are you a business leader, changemaker, or entrepreneur committed to centering equity and justice as part of your climate action efforts? Download the recently published, 'A New Guide to Help Businesses Advance Climate Justice - Resources for Business Leaders Include Principles for Partnership with Frontline Communities' to explore four critical insights for businesses to consider to advance climate justice, including: 📌 Prioritize trust-building with frontline communities 📌 Adopt a new mindset 📌 Offer immediate and sustained support to meet frontline community needs 📌 Consider your spheres of control and influence The Business Guide to Advancing Climate Justice was co-published by Forum for the Future and B Lab U.S. and Canada. Download the guide: 👇 https://lnkd.in/g2X3WECf #ClimateJustice #ClimateAction #ClimateChange #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateCrisis

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If you haven’t yet had a chance to download our Business Guide for Climate Justice, there is no time like now. Forum worked with B Lab U.S. and Canada, in consultation with frontline communities, to produce this practical guidance for the private sector to take concrete climate justice action in partnership with communities. It highlights how to: ✅ Prioritise building trust with frontline communities ✅ Adopt a justice and equity mindset ✅ Support frontline community needs ✅ Consider your spheres of control and influence Still wondering if this guide is for you? Watch our launch event for more information on the guide and to hear interviews with some of the community members that made this guide possible: https://ow.ly/zmrg50S0ctl Download the guide: https://ow.ly/AIvF50S0ctk. #ClimateJustice #SustainableBusiness

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Does your business know where to focus its ESG efforts to have the biggest impact? “Thanks to planned environmental, social, and governance reporting, Canadians will soon have ample information to judge businesses’ efforts and will gravitate their spending toward products that fulfill their needs while making them feel good about their own sustainability actions.” Reach out to me if you'd like to discuss your ESG strategy with Mike Colledge, President, Ipsos Canada ESG Lead and Global Lead ESG Services. hashtag #ESG #Ipsos Mike Colledge

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My views: - Sustainability which used to be voluntary, is now mandatory with ESG as core compliance aspects. - Becuase of this transition and controversies about what and how on ESG, there are limited consensus & agreements yet companies are staying the course but recalibrating their strategies & committments due to potential high risks including reputation damage, legal action, penalties, jail time, etc - Consumers are experiencing environmental and health impacts including climate change & clearly using purchasing decisions to send loud and clear messages. My advice: - The current transition activating recalibration of sustainability strategies and commitments is a BIG opportunity for organizations to integrate sustainability into business strategies and actions so that sustainability will never be an afterthought but it becomes how everyone solve problems and make decisions. #SW2 Board members: Ann Tracy Danielle Corcione Renee Henze Niki King Sophie Beckham Julia Klim Catherine Atkin Janett Haas Emily Rose Laochua Tricia Carey #SW2 Advisory Committee: Joanna Safi Nicole Clifford Pamela C. Sammarco, CEO, CPTD, I/O Psych Practitioner, M.S. Karimah Hudda Julia Viner Rachel Van Metre Kibbe Katy O'Brien Julia Franchi Scarselli Helle Bank Jørgensen, GCB.D, CCB.D and NACD.DC Peylina Chu

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🌍 The Finance COP: COP29 to Prioritise Climate Finance 🌱 With COP29 just around the corner in Baku, climate finance is set to take center stage. This upcoming summit aims to drive actionable outcomes to address the climate crisis by focusing on finance solutions that can support sustainability efforts globally. As we look ahead to COP29, it's clear that finance is critical to scaling climate action. At ZERO13, we are committed to enabling climate finance through our digital carbon market ecosystem, facilitating the trade and settlement of carbon credits and addressing the financing gap. As the world comes together in Baku, we remain focused on driving impactful solutions for a sustainable future. 📖 Read more about what’s on the agenda for COP29: https://lnkd.in/gtV2BPrY #COP29 #ClimateFinance #GreenFinance #Sustainability #CarbonMarkets #ClimateAction #ZERO13 #GreenEconomy #SustainableFuture Hirander Misra

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In the context of next week's webinar with Timothy O'Brien about #ImpactMeasurement (https://lnkd.in/ghSprfyW), we wanted to spotlight a throwback episode of Impact Boom's podcast (#BFGNPartner) with Karen Mahlab AM from Pro Bono Australia. During this episode, Karen invited us to think about the intangibles, those positive effects that a project has on society that are real but hard to measure: 💬 "If those intangibles are connection, compassion, kindness, or a sense of belonging, what value do we put on that?" You can listen to the episode here ➡ https://lnkd.in/g5J3a-rf) Measuring our project's impact can get a bit tricky, and that's why it is so important to define a good framework that allows us to get as close as possible to the reality of it. As it's been said in business for ages, you can't improve what you can't measure. Why should this only apply to metrics such as subscribers, leads, or revenue? Making business for good business as usual won't be possible if we don't commit to measuring impact the same way we measure growth. Because is growing without understanding our impact even something we can afford nowadays? #BusinessForGood #CSR #SocialEnterprise #SocialImpact #Changemakers

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Carbon offsets can play a role in mitigating climate change. "When carefully executed, carbon offset partnerships can help reduce emissions while presenting strategic opportunities for businesses to align with climate goals and demonstrate commitment to environmental stewardship." Choosing the right partner to ensure your investment makes a real difference. These are some of the things you should consider when choosing a carbon offset partner: 1. Partners who prioritize transparency and who accurately measure and track emission reductions. 2. Partners with projects that achieve "additionality", which refers to actual emission reductions beyond what would have occurred under business-as-usual scenarios. 3. A partner that engages with local communities and involves them in the decision-making process. 4. A partner who fosters meaningful partnerships and co-management with Indigenous communities. Learn more here https://loom.ly/CJJMkjU #finance #carbon #carbonoffsets #localcommunities #offsetpartner #climatechange

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Hot Off the Press: Business Associations Climate Action Guide! As more companies commit to achieving #net zero they are increasingly asking more of the membership associations that they are a part of. The Business Associations Climate Action Guide is designed to empower companies to take concrete actions to assess and align their business association memberships. Although, the guide has been designed for businesses it is a MUST READ for membership associations. The guide offers valuable insights on what businesses need and what actions membership organisations can take to align with and support their members transition. It’s crucial that membership organisations advocate on behalf of and put positive climate policies and guidance in place to support the transition of the industry/sector that they represent. Embracing a robust internal and member facing climate and sustainability strategy goes beyond compliance for your membership organisation — it's about demonstrating leadership and integrity.   CAFA contributed to the Business Associations Climate Action Guide alongside prominent organisations including the Exponential Roadmap Initiative, #RaceToZero of High-Level Climate Champions, UN Global Compact Network UK, We Mean Business Coalition, InfluenceMap and the WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development Read the Business Associations Climate Action Guide in full here - https://lnkd.in/ewCvf8e2 Learn more about Climate Action for Associations (CAFA), the net zero and sustainability support we provide the membership sector and how your membership organisation can lead positive change here - https://lnkd.in/ezws_iX #ClimateAction #NetZero #Sustainability #Associations #MembershipOrganisations #ClimateLeadership #ClimatePolicy  Alison Heppenstall, Nigar Arpadarai, Paul Polman, Jennie Dodson, Johan Falk, Dominic Gogol, Steve Kenzie, Tessa Vincent

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