Organizations are continuing to determine what sustainability actually means, and progressive firms are considering both what is good for people and the planet as a central business decision. However, there is concern that entities are claiming overstated environmental, social and governance (ESG) credentials.
There has been a recent spate “greenwashing” allegations globally, that has prompted regulators to consider tightening rules and issuers and investors to revaluate their ESG frameworks. This webinar explores ESG disclosure and taxonomy developments and the important topic of how to minimize the risks associated with greenwashing and threats to a firm’s reputation.
Speakers
Ijeoma Madueke
Executive Director – Sustainable
CIBC Capital Markets
Patrycja Drainville
Director – Sustainable Finance
Scotiabank
Max Zehrt
AVP and Head – ESG
AGF
