ESG commitments
Our vision
To create a responsible Quebec, CPAs must be part of the solution.
As a professional order whose primary mission is to protect the public and as a practice leader, the Order has committed to take concrete action on sustainable development following a rigorous and transparent process.
Our goal is for the Order, its 42,000 CPAs and 4,500 future CPAs to become key actors who overcome challenges and seize emerging opportunities in environmental, social and governance practices. Our commitment includes setting the example by engaging and equipping our staff members and informing and training our members so that they have the knowledge they need to be agents of change in this area. This is how we intend to fully contribute to the implementation of collective and sustainable solutions that will benefit Quebec as a whole.
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is counting on you!
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Our
Pillars
Environment
Strive to reduce our environmental footprint and make sustainable choices.
Human capital
Foster a responsible working environment rooted in diversity, equity and inclusion.
Society
Contribute to collective wealth and a responsible and sustainable economy in Quebec.
Profession
Help chartered professional accountants and candidates for the practice of the profession incorporate ESG criteria into their practice.
Our
priorities
Environment
To make good on our commitment to the green transition, we will strive to reduce our environmental impact and apply best practices that improve our procurement processes with suppliers.
Reduction of our environmental footprint
Responsible procurement
- Adoption of a responsible procurement policy
- Integration of new suppliers that meet the ESG criteria mentioned in the responsible procurement policy
Human capital
We care about providing our staff with a safe working environment that is free from all forms of discrimination. To succeed, we have resolved to take the necessary actions and properly train our staff on various workplace-related issues.
Working environment and conditions
- Implement an equity, diversity and inclusion guideline
- Obtain certification as a workplace that is committed to stopping spousal abuse
Inform, train and engage the Order’s staff
- Implement a DEI training plan. Examples of training activities offered: unconscious bias, indigenous peoples, sexual and gender diversity
- Rolling out initiatives related to the Equal Opportunities in Society program to promote community engagement among our staff
Profession
Our 41,000 CPAs and 5,000 future CPAs can help create a fairer and more responsible economy in Quebec. We are fully committed to supporting, informing, training and preparing our members to become agents of change.
Ethical and sustainable governance and practices
- Implement a data governance policy
- Review the Code of Ethics of CPAs
- Obtaining audit preparation or limited assurance regarding carbon footprint data
Inform, train and engage CPAs
- Develop training activities, conferences and panels for members on ESG and digital age issues
- Add a Leader of Change category (Excella Award) to recognize ESG efforts by members in regional areas
- Set up a network of ESG ambassadors
- Incorporate new ESG content (articles, conferences, publications) to attract the next generation
- Introduction of practical fact sheets for CPAs on ESG practices
- Rollout of initiatives involving our Future CPAs ESG ambassadors
Society
As a practice leader and an ideal point of reference for the business community, government bodies and the general public, we have a responsibility to make our voice heard on ESG issues in our area of expertise and whenever we can make a meaningful difference that will benefit the public in Quebec.
Educate and raise the awareness of the public
- Raise public awareness of how CPAs are part of the environmental, social and economic transition
- Raise public awareness of material and financial abuse and the key role that CPAs can play in preventing it
- Launch of a new financial education section on our website
Leadership of the Order and CPAs
- Reveal our commitments to our various stakeholders
- Participate in committees, working groups, exposure drafts and consultations on ESG issues, such as: ISSB, CSSB, FIDEF, CPA Canada
- Develop the scholarship programs of the CPA Foundation
- Publication of a study regarding corporate finance professions in the context of ecological transition, in collaboration with Finance Montréal and Credo
our
Process
Research and analysis
- Obtain an overview of best practices
- Consult stakeholders
- Select reference frameworks
Activation
- Form a working group and an advisory committee
- Prioritize the issues
- Create action plans
Implementation
- Communicate internally
- Train employees
- Mesure de performance
- Measure our performance
Reporting
- Assess the impacts
- Report on ESG
- Consult stakeholders
Our
Resources
CPAs AND SUSTAINABILITY
Find out how to contribute to sustainable development in this section dedicated to CPAs.
OUR ESG TRAINING COURSES FOR CPA
Consult our catalog of ESG training courses designed specifically for CPAs.