ESG metrics | EDC

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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 2023.

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.

$12.2B 

Cleantech business facilitated

444

Cleantech financial customers served

69%

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

$398M

Climate finance provided in developing countries

$2.4B

Proceeds raised from our green bonds since 2014

254,086

Megawatt hour (MWh) of renewable energy produced through green bond proceeds

Social

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

378

Non-project transactions underwent enhanced human rights risk screenings

$8.7B

Women-owned and -led business facilitated to date

$563M

Indigenous-owned and -led business facilitated to date

36%

EDC employees identify as visible minorities

51%

Of leadership roles were held by women

$5.6M

In procurement with diverse suppliers

Governance

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

82% 

Of Board members hold a Competent Boards ESG designation

45% 

Of our Board of Directors are women

100%

Of relevant employees received financial crimes training

100%

Of employees completed EDC’s Code of Conduct

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Date modified: 2024-06-07