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Canadian Sustainability Standards Board Fails Canadians

Canadian Sustainability Standards Board Fails Canadians Calgary - Catherine Brownlee, President of the Alberta Enterprise Group (AEG), made the following statement in response to the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) newly released sustainability and climate disclosure standards: "We are disappointed that the CSSB seems to have conducted consultations with no regard for those that took the time to submit as part of the consultation process. This is a sham. The only changes made were to extend the relief of compliance by an additional year from what was proposed in the standards. It would seem there was never an intent to consider substantially modifing the standards for the Canadian context aside from extending the dates of compliance. It is shocking that none of the recommendations from the majority of stakeholder responses were included in the published standards.”
Canadian Sustainability Standards Board Fails Canadians Calgary - Catherine Brownlee, President of the Alberta Enterprise Group (AEG), made the following statement in response to the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) newly released sustainability and climate disclosure standards: "We are disappointed that the CSSB seems to have conducted consultations with no regard for those that took the time to submit as part of the consultation process. This is a sham. The only changes made were to extend the relief of compliance by an additional year from what was proposed in the standards. It would seem there was never an intent to consider substantially modifing the standards for the Canadian context aside from extending the dates of compliance. It is shocking that none of the recommendations from the majority of stakeholder responses were included in the published standards.”

A blog that is not about politics, tariffs, or Trump – more from the heart…

Discover the inspiring story of Lou MacEachern, a true embodiment of Alberta's entrepreneurial spirit. From humble beginnings to building a business empire, Lou's journey is a testament to hard work and generosity. With a legacy that continues to inspire entrepreneurs and philanthropists, Lou's story is a must-read. Learn about his remarkable contributions, achievements, the impact he had on his community, and find out why Lou MacEachern will be remembered for generations to come as a Calgary icon and a shining example of integrity and community spirit.
Discover the inspiring story of Lou MacEachern, a true embodiment of Alberta's entrepreneurial spirit. From humble beginnings to building a business empire, Lou's journey is a testament to hard work and generosity. With a legacy that continues to inspire entrepreneurs and philanthropists, Lou's story is a must-read. Learn about his remarkable contributions, achievements, the impact he had on his community, and find out why Lou MacEachern will be remembered for generations to come as a Calgary icon and a shining example of integrity and community spirit.

What Companies are Getting Wrong About Doing Good (Webinar)

This is a webinar hosted by Jeff Davidson, CEO of the Prostate Cancer Center in Calgary, on the topic of corporate social activism. The discussion focuses on the importance of businesses engaging in social change to meet the expectations of their audiences, including employees, customers, shareholders, and investors. Joni Abram, an expert in social change, marketing, and behavioral science, joins Jeff to discuss the risks and potential impact of corporate social activism, and how businesses can approach it authentically to build goodwill and establish themselves as valuable members of the community. They also discuss the importance of tangible outcomes and impact, and give examples of good and bad corporate social activism. The webinar emphasizes that smaller companies can have a real impact on their communities and offers practical advice on how to achieve meaningful social change.
This is a webinar hosted by Jeff Davidson, CEO of the Prostate Cancer Center in Calgary, on the topic of corporate social activism. The discussion focuses on the importance of businesses engaging in social change to meet the expectations of their audiences, including employees, customers, shareholders, and investors. Joni Abram, an expert in social change, marketing, and behavioral science, joins Jeff to discuss the risks and potential impact of corporate social activism, and how businesses can approach it authentically to build goodwill and establish themselves as valuable members of the community. They also discuss the importance of tangible outcomes and impact, and give examples of good and bad corporate social activism. The webinar emphasizes that smaller companies can have a real impact on their communities and offers practical advice on how to achieve meaningful social change.