29-16 A Primer for Environmental & Social Disclosure 2014

Summary

It discusses how capital providers and insurers are advancing the agenda and sets out some key principles for environmental and social business conduct. It discusses mandatory disclosure requirements, industry-specific key performance indicators and initiatives in other countries. It provides a discussion about voluntary reporting.

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Issuer

Canada

Year

2014

Region

North America

Issuer (type)

Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE); Chartered Professional Accountants Canada (CPA) (Stock Exchange, Industry)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Other

Main industries targeted

Finance & Insurance
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Retail trade
Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services

Restrictiveness

Very Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions