People and the planet are at the heart of our business approach
Today, the economy and environment are no longer a binary choice: they’re two sides of the same coin. We’re committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and working collaboratively to enable sustainable, responsible opportunities for our customers and Canada’s economy.
People are at the heart of everything we do—from our employees and communities to our customers and those impacted by their operations. In our business and operations, we strive to positively impact society, fostering equity, inclusivity and respect for human rights.
It’s our job to take on risk so Canadians can take on the world. We take a rigorous approach to good ESG governance, business integrity and risk management to ensure we’re operating responsibly and sustainably.
Canada wins when more exporters become global champions through responsible business growth, which is why environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices underpin EDC’s corporate strategy. We know that good trade can drive positive impact for Canada, the planet and its people.
As Canada’s export credit agency, EDC is in the business of assessing risk. It’s through the assumption of risk that we’re able to help Canadian companies take on the world. To protect our business and the Canadian exporters we serve, we work hard to assess risks and manage them wisely.
Our materiality assessments help us identify, understand and manage the ESG risks and opportunities that matter most to our business and stakeholders.
We track ESG metrics to measure our performance against key indicators and remain transparent with our stakeholders about our plans and progress.
EDC is guided by a number of agreements and standards that form the foundation of our view of best practices. We’re also a contributing member of organizations setting the standard for sustainable, responsible business.
See how we’re putting our plan in place and making tangible progress to net zero by 2050.
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