Overview
Canada’s ESG policies are mainly issued by the Canadian Securities Administrators and the Canadian Securities Exchange. Some asset owners, such as the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System in Canada, have also incorporated ESG into investment decisions.
In asset allocation, ESG integration accounts for the highest proportion, and corporate engagement & negative screening also takes a leading role.
Canada Plans to Introduce Sustainable Investment Taxonomy
Canada plans to introduce a sustainable investment taxonomy to identify green and transition economic activities
Canadian Securities Administrators Updates Guidance on ESG Fund Disclosure
The Canadian Securities Administrators updates the guidance on ESG fund disclosure
Canada Issues World’s First Green Bond to Include Nuclear Energy
Canada has successfully issued its second green bond, which is also the world’s first green bond to include nuclear energy
Responsible Investment Association Releases Responsible Investment Trends Report
The Canadian Responsible Investment Association (RIA) released the responsible investment trends report