What Investors Want: Driving Growth Through Purpose and Performance

As climate risk accelerates and investor expectations sharpen, Canadian companies are entering a new era in which governance, disclosure, and transition execution are no longer optional, they are the core determinants of competitiveness. On 25 November 2025 at the inaugural Canada Climate Week Xchange, the UN Global Compact Network Canada and the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), with the support of Host Sponsor TELUS, convened investors, corporate leaders, and ESG experts to examine what credible climate performance now requires.

Our new whitepaper captures the critical insights and key themes that emerged from this event, outlinng the investor expectations, governance imperatives, and disclosure standards shaping Canada's transition. Read the full report to understand what credible climate action now requires from Canadian business.