Canada Embraces Urgent ESG Reforms to Stay Competitive in Green Finance

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AnhNguyen  
- 2025年1月6日

Canada must accelerate its sustainable finance initiatives to maintain its competitiveness in the global market. This is particularly crucial as the European Union and the U.S are strengthening their Environmental, […]

Canada must accelerate its sustainable finance initiatives to maintain its competitiveness in the global market. This is particularly crucial as the European Union and the U.S are strengthening their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks. Failure to align with these global standards could result in Canada losing significant investment opportunities due to the rising demands for carbon-neutral strategies and more explicit sustainability regulations.  

As the EU advances with its Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), there are growing concerns that Canada’s lack of a unified green taxonomy hinders its progress. However, the establishment of such a taxonomy could significantly boost Canada’s sustainable finance initiatives. Experts have warned that Canada’s slow development of sustainability disclosures could reduce investor confidence and limit access to critical capital. The federal government’s delay in adopting a robust ESG framework has already cost the country valuable green investments, mainly from institutional investors focused on sustainability.  

In a global context, countries like the EU and the U.S. have established strong ESG regulations to ensure transparency and accountability. These measures are helping drive investments into sustainable initiatives, aligning with carbon-neutral goals and accelerating green innovation. For Canada to remain competitive, it must implement comprehensive policies that align with global standards. This includes creating a Canadian taxonomy for green finance, similar to the EU’s, which would attract international investments and help foster a sustainable, low-carbon economy. 

Experts agree that Canada’s path to a carbon-neutral future relies heavily on establishing transparent, standardized reporting systems. As global investors increasingly prioritize ESG metrics, Canada needs to prioritize the development of a coherent strategy to unlock the full potential of its green economy and secure the necessary funding to meet its climate goals. 

资料来源:  

https://www.theenergymix.com/canada-urged-to-stand-firm-on-sustainable-finance-as-eu-simplifies-u-s-steps-back-2/  

https://finance.ec.europa.eu/document/download/009fc6ec-b6f4-4559-a6f5-b6b67e198dd8_en?filename=211104-ipsf-esg-disclosure-report_en.pdf 

https://energi.media/author/aen-staff/page/2/ 

https://esgnews.com/esg-canada/ 

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