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Why the EU Sustainability Reporting Omnibus Is a Turning Point for ESG Professionals
In February 2025, the European Commission introduced the Omnibus I package, a pivotal regulatory reform aimed at streamlining the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and related frameworks. Designed to balance reporting burdens with transparency, the Omnibus I signals a shift, not just in regulation, but in the strategic role ESG professionals must now play. With […]
Sustainability in Canada: Building a Greener Economy Beyond Reporting
Sustainability in Canada is evolving beyond corporate reporting—it’s transforming how the economy grows. From renewable energy and sustainable finance to social inclusion and Indigenous partnerships, the green transition is now at the heart of Canada’s competitiveness. The new Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDSs) signal the country’s intent to lead with accountability, not bureaucracy. This shift […]
How to Prepare for Sustainability Reporting in Canada
Canada is entering a new era of corporate accountability with the launch of the Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDSs) by the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB). For the first time, organizations have a unified framework aligned with IFRS S1 and S2, empowering businesses to disclose environmental and social risks that affect enterprise value. “Investors are […]
How to Solve Canada’s Green Talent Shortage
Why Canada Faces a Green Talent Gap Canada is at a turning point in building a sustainable economy. According to ECO Canada, green employment will grow by 8.1% by 2029, creating more than 50,000 new jobs. Yet, nearly 183,400 workers are set to retire, and projections show that by 2050 half of all green economy […]
Sustainability-Linked Loans: Canada’s Moment
Why SLLs matter now Sustainability-linked loans (SLLs) tie a borrower’s cost of capital to meeting clear sustainability performance targets (SPTs). Unlike green bonds, funds aren’t earmarked; value comes from credible KPIs, transparent verification, and consequences for missing targets. In Canada, SLLs are gaining traction across mining, energy, and infrastructure, creating a real need for […]
Green Public Procurement: EU’s Strategic Tool for Decarbonisation
Public procurement—roughly 14% of EU GDP—can be a lever for decarbonisation and industrial strategy. Green Public Procurement (GPP) embeds environmental criteria into tenders to steer markets toward low-carbon goods and services. Building on Bruegel’s recent analysis, this article assesses GPP’s strategic role, highlights tensions with fiscal stability and strategic autonomy (the “DAS trilemma”), and […]
Why European ESG Training Matters
Introduction to European ESG Training European companies are moving fast on sustainability. New regulations, investor pressure, and supply-chain risks are reshaping how business works. ESG skills are core to strategy, performance, and risk management. This blog explains why European ESG training matters now. We use the lens of climate risks to global supply chains. […]
Why Canada’s AI & Greenwashing Rules Matter for ESG Pros
New rules, new skills Canada has tightened the screws on both environmental claims and AI market conduct. In June 2025, the Competition Bureau released final environmental-claims guidelines explaining what evidence you need before you market product or business benefits. In January 2025, it also summarized AI competition risks, including vertical integration, access to compute/data, […]
Why Corporate Transparency on Impacts and Risks Matters
Live Zoom Session Corporate transparency is no longer optional. Investors, regulators, and consumers are demanding clarity on how businesses affect society and the environment—and how sustainability issues affect business performance. This is where double materiality comes in. In August 2025, over 300 organizations called on EU policymakers to safeguard the double materiality foundation of […]
What Canada’s 2025 EU Partnership Means for Energy, Climate, and ESG Leadership
Canada’s New Global Role This June, in Brussels, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a historic new step in Canada’s relationship with the European Union (EU). Alongside President Costa and President von der Leyen, he launched the EU-Canada Strategic Partnership of the Future. This agreement, rooted in shared values and the rules-based international system, aims to […]