The role of Investor relations (IR) continues to evolve, helping to build trust and engagement with investors, reinforcing relationships with capital markets and communicating value to stakeholders. In speaking with this year's TSX30™ winners we identified several common elements that were critical to their success. Here are some valuable, actionable insights to enhance your IR strategy.
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As disclosure regulations proliferate and investor expectations evolve, companies are realizing that ESG reporting is not just about compliance – it’s an opportunity to leverage sustainability as a competitive advantage. With increasing scrutiny on business transparency, companies are using ESG strategies to enhance their reputation and attract socially conscious investors. Effective ESG reporting today means more than meeting regulatory standards; it’s about driving growth, enhancing reputation and aligning with market demands.
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The world is in flux. The climate crisis is now daily news and we’re witnesses to the damage inaction can cause to our planet. For business leaders, there is a growing in-tray – of risks and daily challenges. Conflict continues unabated, and geopolitical and economic uncertainties are impacting the ability of businesses to function and focus on growth and companies response to the climate crisis has become a political hot-potato. With that in mind, it’s understandable that environmental, social and governance topics are at risk of slipping down the priority list in board rooms.
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Issuer concerns about liability for ESG-related disclosure are highlighted in the September 10, 2024 enforcement order of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in respect of Keurig Dr. Pepper Inc. and the dissenting statement of SEC Commissioner Peirce. The order and Commissioner Peirce’s statement focus attention for public companies on the kinds of sustainability-related disclosure statements that might be scrutinized under securities law, and on the basis for alleging disclosure breaches. The order and the dissenting statement present two views on “greenwashing” and disclosure liability risk.
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In celebration of the tenth edition of our Diversity Disclosure Practices report, we delve into the evolving landscape of board-level diversity through a collection of interviews with prominent Canadian board directors.
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Investors globally have called on companies to voluntarily apply ISSB Standards to provide investors with decision-useful, globally comparable information in the absence of regulatory requirements to apply ISSB Standards.
To support companies meet this demand, the IFRS Foundation has today—at New York Climate Week—published Voluntarily applying ISSB Standards—A guide for preparers. The guide aims to support companies as they start to apply ISSB Standards voluntarily as well as helping them communicate their progress to investors.
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The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is inviting applications for membership on its Investor Advisory Panel (IAP).
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Environment and Climate Change Canada’s updated reporting requirements for manufacturing, importing and use of PFAS.
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It is a pivotal moment for corporate boards, with emerging risks, disruptive tech and potential shifts in policies on trade, taxes and sustainability. In a polarized political climate, board agility and informed decision-making are crucial to navigating these changes effectively.
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