Social Responsibility
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Introduction to Social Responsibility

EDC's CSR Statement of Commitment
At EDC, we commit to carry out our mandate in a socially responsible manner consistent with our corporate values.

Corporate Social Responsibility means taking into account the ethical, social and environmental impacts of every business decision.  Financial institutions, like EDC, have an opportunity to lead by example. EDC takes this responsibility seriously, as do our customers. 

Find out more about our commitments to corporate social responsibility through the five principles below:

BUSINESS ETHICS: Codes, Anti-Corruption, Human Rights, International Agreements and Principles ENVIRONMENT: Environment Review Practices, International Commitments, Reporting, EnviroExport, Environmental Footprint TRANSPARENCY: Disclosure Practices, Compliance Officer, Stakeholder Engagement, CSR Advisory Council, Examinations by the Auditor General, Annual Public Meeting ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE: Workplace Values, Career OpportunitiesCOMMUNITY INVESTMENT: Education and Youth Employment Program, Charitable Donations and Events

EDC has been issuing a CSR annual report since 2004.  The reports summarize EDC’s efforts and provide an overview of EDC’s performance in the five areas outlined in the CSR Statement of Commitment.             

More Information
CSR Report : 2008 / 2007 / 2006

Advisory Council

CSR speeches and presentations

CSR brochure (PDF Format)

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