Stakeholder engagement
Connecting, listening, learning
As a bridge between the public and private sectors, we play an important role in bringing together diverse groups to both leverage opportunities and help address the challenges faced by Canadian businesses, both at home and abroad.
Our stakeholders
Through extensive engagement with our stakeholder groups, including financial partners, customers, industry and trade associations, civil society organizations and employees, we learn from, and welcome, the different perspectives they bring.
Expect us to:
- Consider and prioritize the international competitiveness of Canadian companies.
Expect us to:
- Demonstrate a clear commitment to sustainable and responsible business.
- Align with the Government of Canada’s commitments to mitigate climate change and respect human rights.
- Place restrictions on the level of risk accepted in transactions.
- Increase our transparency and disclosure practices.
Expects us to:
- Act on the priorities outlined in the annual Statement of Priorities and Accountabilities and report on how EDC is addressing the policy priorities of the Government of Canada.
- Align with international best practices relating to environmental, social and governance (ESG).
- Deliver on our net zero commitments.
Expect us to:
- Share experiences and help advance best practices with other financial institutions and export credit agencies.
- Help advance international rules and level the playing field for the global use of export credits.
- Represent the voice of Canadian exporters.
Expect us to:
- Provide opportunities to have a positive impact on Canada and Canadians.
- Maintain high standards of ethics, integrity and responsible business.
- Foster an inclusive, diverse and equitable (ID&E) workplace.
- Offer learning and development opportunities.
Staying connected
We stay connected to our stakeholders through regular consultations, surveys and meetings, as well as direct outreach and feedback channels.
Annual public meeting
This meeting is an opportunity for all stakeholders to learn more about EDC and ask questions about our policies, business, priorities and plans.
Engagement with industry associations
We regularly stay connected with a range of national business and industry associations that have shared interests in advancing Canadian trade and investment.
Through our industry engagements we seek to:
- identify common priorities
- highlight market trends
- discuss the opportunities and challenges of Canadian exporters
- share ideas to boost Canada’s economy through trade
Engagement with civil society organizations
We also engage with a variety of civil society organizations focused on advancing environmental, social and governance issues to hear—and better understand—their perspectives related to international trade, including with respect to ESG policies and practices.
Materiality assessment
Our materiality assessments help us identify, understand and manage the ESG risks and opportunities that matter most to our business and stakeholders.
ESRM Policy Framework review
At least once every three years, we carry out a review of our Environmental Social Risk Management Framework policies. This involves extensive stakeholder consultation to help us identify ways to better align our policies with best practices, stakeholder needs and emerging risks.
Engaging transparently
Transparent engagement is key to building trust and enabling meaningful dialogue. We take a proactive approach that balances the confidentiality required by our customers with the information sought by interested Canadians. We work to provide clarity for all audiences, including our employees, customers, members of civil society and the general public.
Connect with us
We always welcome feedback. If you have any questions about EDC’s ESG due diligence process, policies or practices, contact stakeholderrelations@edc.ca. Formal queries can also be addressed to our president and CEO or the Chair of the Board of Directors. Replies are published.
Policies & reports
Explore policies, reports and other reference materials related to environmental, social and governance practices at EDC.
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