Category: Insights

To steward companies effectively, board oversight of climate change needs to be both risk-informed and opportunity-fluent.

As we look to the year ahead, significant developments are poised to shape the ESG, sustainable finance and climate landscapes. Here are five areas we are monitoring closely with implications for businesses, investors and policymakers in the year ahead.

Nearly 700 delegates gathered in Ottawa at the end of November at the 2024 Sustainable Finance Forum to explore how financial markets can drive socio-economic and environmental progress while continuing to build momentum around initiatives that are accelerating the transition to an inclusive, low-carbon economy.

In October, the Government of Canada announced the development of a Canadian sustainable finance taxonomy. Otherwise known as sustainable investment guidelines, the taxonomy will provide Canadian capital markets with clarity about business activities that are aligned with 1.5°C decarbonization pathways and the transition to a net-zero economy. In doing so, the taxonomy will play a critical role in mobilizing the significant capital needed to support Canada’s efforts to mitigate climate change and keep global warming within 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

On October 23 – 24, over 1,600 delegates from 80 countries gathered in Amsterdam for the annual GIIN Impact Forum 2024, hosted by the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN). The forum showcased the increasing momentum behind impact investing, driven by new research and support from major pension funds. The program facilitated discussions on how impact practices and tools can address global challenges and drive solutions.

Quinn+Partners is pleased to announce that Savannah Sarosiak-Larter has been recognized in Corporate Knights’ 2024 30 Under 30 list of sustainability and corporate responsibility leaders.

Last week, 1,700 delegates from business, government and civil society gathered at PRI in Person 2024 in Toronto to engage with pressing issues, share lessons learned and coordinate efforts on shared priorities. Discussions focused on systematic risks, including the accelerating impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss, geopolitical instability and economic inequality

The theme of this year’s NYC Climate Week was “It’s Time.” Business leaders, investors, academics, policy makers and civil society representatives agree that having a plan is not sufficient for climate leadership. As former Canadian Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna put it, “now is the time for action, even if it is hard.”

Q+P welcomes Sam Cherniak to our experienced team offering leading sustainability, climate change and impact advisory services for investors and businesses. “Sam brings a wealth of experience, particularly in climate risk and opportunity management, helping our clients build resilience. We are delighted to have him join our team,” said Tony Pringle, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder.