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ESG Advisory Council

Providing strategic guidance to navigate the ever-evolving ESG landscape

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ESG Advisory Council

The Advisory Council was established in 2001 to provide strategic advice to our executive on evolving best-in-class ESG practices. 


 

Helping us do business, better

As Canada’s export credit agency, we understand that strong governance, including accountability, oversight and transparency, is integral to our business. Our ESG Advisory Council, composed of prominent experts across a variety of fields, is an important part of our good governance. It serves as a sounding board and as a challenge function to ensure we are considering a wide range of stakeholder perspectives on ESG-related topics material to EDC.
 


 

ESG Advisory Council


 

Janet Annesley Janet Annesley headshot, EDC
Janet Annesley Chief Sustainability Officer, Kiwetinohk Energy Corp. Janet Annesley
Karen Clarke-Whistler Karen Clarke-Whistler headshot
Karen Clarke-Whistler Senior executive, business strategist, and environmental scientist Karen Clarke-Whistler
Dave Collyer Dave Collyer headshot, EDC
Dave Collyer Former President, Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
Judy Cotte Judy Cotte headshot, EDC
Judy Cotte Head of ESG, Onex Judy Cotte
Fred Di Blasio Fred Di Blasio headshot
Fred Di Blasio CEO and Managing Partner, Longhouse Capital Partners Fred Di Blasio
Tomislav Ivančić Tomislav Ivančić headshot
Tomislav Ivančić Lead Advisor, Responsible Sourcing and Agricultural Supply Chains, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Tomislav Ivančić


 


ESG Advisory Council Terms of Reference

The Terms of Reference outline the purpose, scope and structure of the ESG Advisory Council meetings as agreed to by its members.

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Meeting summaries

Strengthening Canada’s economy

The meeting focused on EDC’s role in supporting the Government of Canada’s priorities in a rapidly changing geo-political context. June 2025

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Changes to the Competition Act

The meeting covered EDC’s updated ESG strategy, challenges of navigating the environmental and social nexus of complex projects, and potential impacts of Bill C-59 on Canadian companies. October 2024

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ESG trends in the global regulatory landscape

The discussion focused on the latest regulatory trends and implications for Canadian companies. May 2024

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Energy Transition

The Council explored the complexities of the energy transition in Canada, with a special focus on EDC’s unique role in accelerating progress through its support of Canadian companies’ innovation and transition. January 2024

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Archives

Social Pillar of ESG
The meeting focused on EDC’s Inclusive Trade and Indo-Pacific strategies. June 2023
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ESG Metrics and Impact
The meeting covered EDC’s ESG scorecard, impact framework and incentive measures. March 2023
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EDC’s Portfolio
The December meeting of the ESG Advisory Council explored the changing composition of EDC’s portfolio. December 2022
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Climate Transition
The focus of the ESG Advisory Council meeting was EDC’s role in supporting the climate transition. October 2022
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EDC’s Materiality Assessment
The Council members engaged in a discussion on the ESG-related risks and opportunities critical to developing EDC’s strategy and driving long-term value. November 2021
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United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26)
The Council heard from Canada’s Chief Negotiator for Climate Change and engaged with the executive team on climate-related priorities ahead of EDC’s participation at COP26 meetings in Glasgow. October 2021
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Sustainable Finance
The Council engaged in a thoughtful discussion on EDC’s approach to developing a sustainable finance framework. May 2021
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