“Canada 150 provides us with the opportunity to look back, but also to consider what the future holds. We are facing a defining moment in history as we seek to build a prosperous, inclusive society in the face of huge challenges such as climate change,” said CFO Leadership Network Canada co-chair and former Canada Pension Plan Investment Board CFO Benita Warmbold.
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“As CFOs, we have come together with the aim of making a tangible contribution by transforming approaches to finance and accounting so that the environment and society are truly integrated into decision making.”
According to a release, the projects “will offer practical advice and solutions to support finance professionals to build sustainable business models and a resilient economy.”
“These projects will help us and the wider finance community to utilize open discussion and collaboration among peers to address social and environmental challenges,” said Brookfield Asset Management and CFO Leadership Network member Brian Lawson.
“For Brookfield, understanding the value of the social and human capital that we create is fundamental, both to our own success and the contribution that we make to society. Similarly, we can have a significant impact by analysing our value chain and identifying ways to incentivize action towards sustainable outcomes.”
“Practical approaches and examples are needed to help organizations overcome ever-evolving challenges especially in today’s global economy,” added Jessica Fries, executive chairman of A4S. “These projects will help CFOs and finance teams make a tangible contribution to their organization’s purpose and profitability, as well as the wider economy, environment and society.”
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