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Millani’s Semi-Annual ESG Sentiment Study of Canadian Institutional Investors

Millani's tenth Semi-Annual ESG Sentiment Study of Canadian Institutional Investors reveals a quiet but impactful evolution in how Canadian institutional investors approach ESG. With external pressures mounting, the focus has shifted from public commitments to refining internal strategies, managing risks, and prioritizing measurable outcomes. Key themes for 2025 include the connection between climate, biodiversity, and Indigenous reconciliation, with an emphasis on direct, material engagement with issuers. Investors are prioritizing actionable business impacts over broad ESG narratives.

Millani's Semi-Annual ESG Sentiment Study of Canadian Institutional Investors

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