ESG Summit Canada 2024

Industry event Past Event
Oct 30, 2024
Available in-person (1 Dundas Street West, 26th floor) and online

As sustainability takes centre stage, businesses face increasing pressure to align with evolving ESG standards and expectations. The ESG Summit Canada 2024, happening on October 30th at Arcadian Court Toronto, is your chance to explore these dynamic shifts.

Join leading law firms, in-house counsels, and ESG experts to gain actionable insights and strategies for navigating the complexities of sustainability and compliance. From green finance and climate adaptation to indigenous partnerships, Canada’s leading ESG event will equip you with the tools to enhance your sustainability efforts and stay competitive.

Panel: Future of sustainability reporting: New developments and what’s coming next (9:40 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. EDT)

As global sustainability reporting standards evolve and integrate into the Canadian context, organizations must adapt their communication and reporting processes. These critical changes will impact reporting practices and shape the future of sustainability reporting. This session will explore the latest regulatory developments, including the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board’s (CSSB’s) framework for aligning IFRS S1 and S2 with domestic standards, and discuss how these guidelines will be incorporated into the current regulatory financial disclosure landscape.

  • Progress update on the CSSB reporting framework, timelines, and its integration into current disclosure regulations
  • The impact of evolving global standards on Canadian reporting practices, including new developments in Europe and the US
  • Best practices and tools for incorporating changes into current reporting, and processes for communicating with stakeholders
  • Future trends and upcoming shifts in global and Canadian sustainability reporting, including biodiversity and nature capital, and Indigenous perspectives
Speakers:
  • Scott Morrison, CPA, CA, Sustainability Reporting & Assurance Partner, PwC
  • Meryem Baskoun, Director, Corporate Sustainability Communications and Reporting, Air Canada
  • Heather Lang, Technical Staff, International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)
  • Kealey Martin, Vice President, Sustainability and Climate Strategy, Fortis Inc
  • Jo-Anne Matear, Head of Sustainable Finance, Ontario Securities Commission
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