IR Leader
October 12, 2021

CIRI Reinforces Its Commitment to Support the Investor Relations Profession

On September 29, CIRI announced its commitment to support the investor relations profession through the launch of a new website and a series of new or enhanced member benefits to be rolled out over the remainder of the year.

The new website, which was unveiled at the time of the announcement, features: CIRI’s new brand; a fresh, bold look; intuitive navigation; easy-to-search content; and engaging video elements.  

The first of the new member benefits – an Issues Backgrounder: Catching Up on Environmental, Social and Governance Disclosure – was made available to members on October 6.

Watch for additional new and enhanced member benefits in the coming weeks.

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Check Out These CIRI Resources!

CIRI members, you don't want to miss the latest issues of IR focus and IR leader!

IR focus: The ABCs of Reporting ESG: Where to Start? was published on August 30 and looks at the differences in disclosure frameworks and summarizes advice from IROs who have tackled the ESG reporting maze to satisfy the informational demands of their investors.

IR leader Issue 3 was published on September 15. This issue contains timely and relative articles, including:
  • Indigenous Relations Takes Centre Stage in Canada
  • Investor-focused Management Commentary
  • CSA Adopts National Instrument 52-112 Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Disclosurer
  • Think American: Exploring Opportunities to Expand U.S. Interest
  • ESG Disclosure: Prepare for Mandatory Disclosure
Click here to access IR leader Issue 3 - or any previous issue.

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