While it does not have the sexiest name in the world, the NP 51-201 – Disclosure Standards National Policy in Canada was established in order to provide guidance on what information needs to be disclosed on a company’s sustainable development progress. In 2002 the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), created and published NP 51-201 as a […]
ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance and this type of disclosure requires companies to disclose how they manage these three aspects of sustainability. The goal is that the market will then reward companies who are doing a good job in one or more of these areas and punish those who aren’t. Investors should always
In the wake of corporate scandals and revelations of unethical behavior, it has become increasingly important for companies to create ESG reports. This is because investors are becoming more interested in a company’s environmental, social, and governance performance. Midsize Small-Cap companies have been taking a long time to produce these ESG reports because they often
In Canada, we believe that we are doing well with our sustainability efforts, and we are. But we still have a ways to go in securing our country for future generations. Our deep commitment to the pursuit of social and environmental well-being begins with the Constitution Act of 1867 which guarantees all Canadians “the peace,
As a business leader, you need to know that disparity in pay and opportunity for advancement between employees can create a sense of inequity. When such inequities exist, companies miss out on the benefits that diversity and inclusion efforts help to provide-such as increased engagement, more ideas and ultimately better performance. The first step toward
Inclusivity is not just important, it’s crucial. The benefits of including everyone are many: inclusive workplaces are more productive, employees are happier and less stressed, there is less turnover, and they make for a better place to work. Without inclusivity, your workplace will be missing out on all the incredible ideas that could come from
A non-corporate organization or LLC are businesses that don’t offer the same protections as a corporation, but also come with different risks. The most common types of non-corporate entities in the United States are partnerships, sole proprietorships and limited liability companies (LLCs). Non-corporations can be advantageous because they allow you to make more risk decisions
Financial planning tools help you to determine your net worth, save for retirement, and estimate how much money you will need in the future to maintain your standard of living. The tools can show you where you are now, what progress you’ve made toward your goals, and what other goals there are that should be
With the exponential awareness of our collective doom as a result of CO2 emissions, there has been a bit of a bonanza in the rush to reduce our carbon footprints. And like many things, there are good and bad things that occur in the process. The good thing is that a vast majority of people
