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By the numbers

Measuring and monitoring our ESG performance is key to understanding how we’re progressing against our strategy and allowing us to evolve through data insights to make better decisions with greater impact. The metrics below show where we were at the end of 2022.

Environment

Today, we're one of the largest financiers of the cleantech sector in Canada and continue to pursue a path to net zero by 2050.

$8.8B 

Cleantech business facilitated

392

Cleantech customers

57%

Reduction in exposure to our six most carbon-intensive sectors since 2018

$256M

Climate finance provided in developing countries

$2.4B

Proceeds raised from our green bonds since 2014

1,321 tCO₂e

Operational GHG emissions

Social

We’re taking deliberate action in our workplace, communities and customer relationships to help build a more equitable and inclusive society.

321

Transactions underwent human rights screenings

$6.8B

Women-owned and -led business facilitated to date

$401M

Indigenous-owned and -led business facilitated to date

35%

EDC employees identify as visible minorities

53%

Of leadership roles were held by women

$3.4M

In active purchase orders with diverse suppliers

Governance

Responsible business conduct is an integral part of our culture, reputation and ability to deliver value for Canadians.

75% 

Of Board members hold a Competent Boards ESG designation

45%

Percentage of time dedicated to ESG discussion by the board and its committees

50% 

Of our Board of Directors are women

21%

Of Executive Management hold a Competent Boards ESG designation

100%

Of relevant employees received financial crimes training

100%

Of employees completed EDC’s Code of Conduct

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Date modified: 2023-05-26