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Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Last updated on February 8, 2024

The ESG Centre of Excellence offers services, tools and resources. The Centre can help your business start or improve its ESG strategy.

What is ESG?

ESG is a framework that:

  • Looks at organizational impacts on the environment
  • Considers the treatment of employees, partners and community members
  • Addresses the quality of governance structures

Why is ESG important?

People consider ESG when making decisions on where to live, how to invest and what to buy. ESG principles help organizations build investor, consumer and employee trust. It also contributes to the sustainability of a business. Other benefits are that ESG reduces risk and welcomes innovation. These are key elements in maintaining a strong and stable economy.

The Environmental, Social and Governance Centre of Excellence

The ESG Centre of Excellence is a free resource that connects B.C. businesses, organizations and entrepreneurs with government programs, academic institutions, industry associations and experts. The Centre provides guidance, resources and tools and can help your business build capacity and meet ESG demands. Work one-on-one with an adviser to start or improve your business’ ESG strategy.

ESG programs help:

  • Reduce costs and save money
  • Mitigate risk
  • Encourage financing
  • Build relationships within supply chains and procurement
  • Support recruitment
  • Maintain a competitive edge

Visit the ESG Centre of Excellence

StrongerBC Economic Plan

The StrongerBC Economic Plan lays out a long-term plan to grow B.C.’s economy by tackling today’s challenges.

Read B.C.’s Economic Plan or find a progress update.

Trade and Invest British Columbia

Trade and Invest B.C. provides information for businesses looking to:

  • Invest in B.C.
  • Buy B.C. products
  • Expand their B.C. business to global markets

Find out more about B.C.’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) advantages.