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.
2026 summary report (in French), included in the 2025-2026 annuarl report (in French)
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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
2026-2030 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
- Determine the Order’s carbon balance annually
- Set goals and introduce new practices based on the carbon balance results
Responsible procurement
Measure the number of requests for proposals and requests for quotations within the Order that take ESG criteria into account and raise awareness among its teams
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
- Initiatives or activities in connection with the Equal Opportunities in Society program to promote community service
- Roll out an organizational strategy based on four health pillars
Inform, train and engage the Order’s staff
- Implement initiatives related to the Order’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) plan
- Mandatory DEI training plan for all 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
- Prepare for carbon balance certification
- Carry out carbon balance certification
- Review the Order’s materiality assessment
- Develop the Order’s ESG maturity index
Inform, train and engage CPAs
- Offer training activities related to ESG issues
- Implement initiatives involving CPA expertise in the area of ESG (including the next generation)
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
Roll out a financial education program
Leadership of the Order and CPAs
- Produce the Order’s ESG report
- Participate in committees, task forces, exposure drafts and consultations in connection with ESG standards or issues
- Take part in the IG Chair’s manifesto on sustainable financial planning
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.