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Equipois:ability Advisory is here to help prepare your company for mandatory sustainability disclosure. We offer personalized advisory services that not only ensure compliance but also help you seize the opportunities that come with it.
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WHY EMBRACING SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING IS CRITICAL FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Related to ESG – Environmental, Social, and Governance – sustainability reporting requires companies to disclose information about their sustainability initiatives, impacts, and strategies, often to stakeholders like investors, customers, and regulatory bodies. The goal is to demonstrate transparency and accountability regarding a company's sustainability efforts and is broader than traditional financial reporting.
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Regulators are advancing the implementation of the Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards, mandating that companies disclose information regarding their sustainability and climate-related risks and opportunities to stakeholders. These new regulations will affect businesses across all industries.
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In particular, Canadian banks and insurance companies are now required to integrate climate-risk management and climate stress testing into their business strategies, which could impact their provision of products and services to businesses like yours.
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Rather than viewing compliance as a mere checklist, consider it an opportunity to evaluate and enhance your company's operations. By understanding the evolving landscape, you can prepare to mitigate risks while simultaneously capitalizing on new opportunities.
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A well documented sustainability program offers a competitive advantage over direct competitors and can be part of a differentiation strategy to support:
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regulatory compliance
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sales and marketing to increase revenue
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communicating to the investment community
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insurance renewal
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negotiating favourable rates from banks and lending institutions
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attracting and retaining employees
Strategy Development
Sustainability Reporting
Risk Management
Benchmarking
Education and Workshops
External Communication
Crafting and integrating sustainability strategies into overall business models
Assisting companies with disclosures like the Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDS)
Identifying sustainability risks and opportunities related to regulatory changes and stakeholder expectations
Comparing a company’s performance against industry standards and peers
Educating boards, leadership, and staff on ESG principles and practices by creating briefing materials and presentations
Supporting consultation by creating template feedback letters and writing op-eds on behalf of your company