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SUSTAINABLE FINANCE [20 records]

Record 1 2024-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Finance
  • Environmental Economics
  • Environmental Management
CONT

Green finance broadly refers to financial investments flowing into sustainable development projects and initiatives, environmental products, and policies that encourage the development of a more sustainable economy and a range of another environmental objective.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Finances
  • Économie environnementale
  • Gestion environnementale
DEF

Ensemble des activités financières publiques ou privées qui sont destinées à contribuer à la protection de l'environnement et à l'amélioration des conditions environnementales.

OBS

finance verte : désignation et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 1er juillet 2023.

Spanish

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Record 2 2023-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Investment
  • Environmental Economics
OBS

The Green Bond Program directly supports the growth of Canada's sustainable finance market by providing investors with a new, credible and transparent investment opportunity that increases the flow of capital towards climate and environmental initiatives. This flow of capital will help to fund new projects and speed up existing projects, ranging from green infrastructure to nature conservancy.

Key term(s)
  • Green Bond Programme

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Investissements et placements
  • Économie environnementale

Spanish

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Record 3 2023-12-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Finance
  • Environmental Economics
CONT

To support the growth of the sustainable finance market in Canada, in March 2022 the government published a green bond framework and issued its inaugural $5 billion Canada Green Bond, which had an order book of over $11 billion from domestic and international investors.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Finances
  • Économie environnementale
CONT

Afin d'appuyer la croissance du marché de la finance durable au Canada, le gouvernement a publié en mars 2022 un cadre d'obligations vertes et a procédé à l'émission inaugurale des obligations vertes du Canada, dont la valeur s'élevait à 5 milliards de dollars et pour laquelle le carnet de commandes de la part des investisseurs canadiens et étrangers a dépassé 11 milliards de dollars.

Spanish

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Record 4 2022-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Finance
OBS

... Canada launched the Sustainable Finance Action Council in May 2021 to support the growth of a strong, well-functioning, sustainable finance market. The Sustainable Finance Action Council comprises 25 of Canada's deposit-taking institutions, insurance companies and pension funds, which, combined, have more than $10 trillion in asset

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Finances
OBS

En mai 2021, [...] le Canada a mis sur pied le Conseil d'action en matière de finance durable afin de soutenir la croissance d’un marché de la finance durable efficace et bien rodé. Le Conseil d'action en matière de finance durable est composé de 25 institutions de dépôt, compagnies d'assurance et régimes de retraite du Canada qui, ensemble, représentent plus de 10 000 milliards de dollars d'actifs.

Spanish

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Record 5 2021-06-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Periodicals
  • Taxation
  • National and International Economics
OBS

... the Fiscal Monitor was launched in 2009 to survey and analyze the latest public finance developments, update fiscal implications of the crisis and medium-term fiscal projections, and assess policies to put public finances on a sustainable footing. [It] is prepared twice a year by the IMF's [International Monetary Fund] Fiscal Affairs Department.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de périodiques
  • Fiscalité
  • Économie nationale et internationale
OBS

[...] le Moniteur des finances publiques [...] permet de suivre et d'analyser l'évolution récente des finances publiques, d'actualiser les conséquences budgétaires de la crise ainsi que les projections budgétaires à moyen terme, et d'évaluer les mesures envisageables pour placer les finances publiques sur une trajectoire viable. Le Moniteur des finances publiques est préparé deux fois par an par le Département des finances publiques du FMI [Fonds monétaire international].

Spanish

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Record 6 2021-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Finance
  • Environment
OBS

The right finance and investment structures can help fight climate change and build the low carbon economy. [The Government of Canada has] set up an expert panel to engage with business experts about investments that benefit the environment.

OBS

Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance : panel jointly launched by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and the Minister of Finance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Finances
  • Environnement
OBS

Des structures de financement et d'investissement adéquates peuvent aider à lutter contre les changements climatiques et à bâtir une économie à faibles émissions de carbone. [Le gouvernement du Canada a] mis sur pied un groupe d'experts afin de consulter des experts du milieu des affaires au sujet des investissements qui ont des effets positifs sur l'environnement.

OBS

Groupe d'experts en financement durable : groupe formé conjointement par les ministres de l'Environnement et du Changement climatique, et des Finances.

Spanish

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Record 7 2021-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Finance
  • Environmental Economics
DEF

... any form of financial service integrating environmental, social and governance ... criteria into the business or investment decisions for the lasting benefit of both clients and society at large.

CONT

Activities that fall under the heading of sustainable finance, to name just a few, include sustainable funds, green bonds, impact investing, microfinance, active ownership, credits for sustainable projects and development of the whole financial system in a more sustainable way.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Finances
  • Économie environnementale
CONT

La finance durable désigne des pratiques de la finance qui prennent en compte des critères extra financiers comme l'environnement ou le social. Il s'agit d'un levier pour la transformation des sociétés et de l'économie vers une économie plus durable.

Spanish

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Record 8 2020-01-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Committees and Boards (Admin.)
  • Management Operations (General)
CONT

An expert panel on sustainable finance is advocating for the government to implement a number of recommendations, including some related to pension plans and individual retirement savings accounts.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comités et commissions (Admin.)
  • Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Comités y juntas (Admón.)
  • Operaciones de la gestión (Generalidades)
CONT

El Consejo podrá: (a) establecer y delegar responsabilidades en comités, grupos de trabajo o de expertos; y (b) solicitar la opinión de expertos independientes.

OBS

grupo de expertos: Término relacionado con el Acuerdo de Cooperación Laboral: Canadá - Chile.

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Record 9 2019-09-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Social Services and Social Work
OBS

Community Foundations of Canada was founded in 1992 to support and connect community foundations working across Canada.... As a national leadership organization, [Community Foundations of Canada acts] as a convenor, thought leader and partner to help make [Canadian] communities stronger, more resilient and [more] sustainable. [It partners] with organizations across sectors to unlock a wide range of opportunities, extending from social finance and impact investing, to helping Canada progress on the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) or mobilizing community data and knowledge.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Services sociaux et travail social
OBS

Fondations communautaires du Canada a été fondé en 1992 dans le but de réunir et de [soutenir] le travail des fondations [communautaires] à travers le pays. [...] En tant qu'organisme national, [Fondations communautaires du Canada agit] à titre de rassembleur et de partenaire pour [les communautés canadiennes, afin de] les rendre plus durables et résilientes. [L'organisme collabore] avec une gamme d'acteurs de divers secteurs pour déployer des opportunités pour [le Canada, allant] des initiatives [qui concernent] le financement social et l'investissement d'impact, [jusqu'aux] objectifs de développement durable (ODD) et l'utilisation de données locales.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
  • Servicios sociales y trabajo social
OBS

Término en español propuesto por la Oficina de Traducciones del gobierno Federal de Canada.

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Record 10 2017-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Installation and Maintenance (Electrical)
OBS

The Society of Energy Professionals represents more than 8, 000 professional employees in the electricity industry in Ontario, including engineers, scientists, supervisors and finance specialists. Originally formed in 1948, the society has made improvements to the industry for more than 50 years. The society advocates for long-term, evidence-based planning and decision-making in the energy sector. This will ensure that Ontarians have the safest, and most reliable, affordable and environmentally sustainable energy system possible.

OBS

The Society of Energy Professionals is Local 160 of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, based in Washington, D.C., [USA], with 80,000 members in the U.S. and Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Installation et maintenance (Électricité)

Spanish

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Record 11 2016-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Renewable Energy
OBS

BCSEA is working with people across society, government, [and] industry to create and improve conditions for a thriving low-carbon economy. [The Association is] BC' s independent member-based, non-partisan, non-profit that engages, connects, educates, and represents the sustainable energy interests of... individual, chapter, business, affiliate, and government members. [BCSEA] identifies, evaluates, communicates, and promotes the smartest shifts and innovations in behaviour, policy, projects, finance, technologies, products, and practices to bring us to energy sustainability sooner.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Énergies renouvelables

Spanish

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Record 12 2011-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Finance
OBS

The African Union for House Finance(AUHF) is : An association of 27 mortgage banks, building societies, housing corporations and other organisations involved in the mobilisation of funds for shelter and housing, in 15 countries on the continent of Africa. The aims and objectives of the African Union for Housing Finance are, broadly : Develop the institutional capacity of its members to enable them to effectively participate in addressing housing finance challenges on the continent. Through the member institutions engage with their Governments. Position the Union as a key point of reference in housing finance matters on the continent. Secure sustainable resources to meet and implement the objectives and implement the plans of the Union. Develop partnerships with other appropriate regional and continental bodies on the African continent.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Finances

Spanish

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Record 13 2010-08-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of International Programs
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
OBS

Global Policy Finance(GPF)... would include the funding of the three core components of sustainable development : convergence between economies of the North and the South, better access to essential services across the world and the provision of global public goods(environmental protection, international health, etc.).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes internationaux
  • Coopération et développement économiques

Spanish

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Record 14 2007-09-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Government Programs (Non-Canadian)
  • Finance
OBS

The initiative involves the conversion of up to $145 million of Official Development Assistance debt owed by Latin American countries into local currency funds to help finance environment and other sustainable development projects

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes gouvernementaux non canadiens
  • Finances
OBS

Celle-ci prévoit la conversion en devises locales d'un montant pouvant s'élever à 145 millions de dollars de dette d'APD des pays d'Amérique latine, afin d'aider au financement de projets d'environnement et de développement durable

Spanish

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Record 15 2007-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Reports
  • Finance
OBS

Department of Finance Canada. Annual general summary of all actions, including human rights and sustainable development aspects, taken under the authority of the Act.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de rapports
  • Finances
OBS

Ministère des Finances Canada. Résumé annuel des opérations, y compris des éléments concernant les droits de la personne et le développement durable.

Spanish

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Record 16 2003-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Environmental Management
OBS

Inter-Parliamentary Union.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Gestion environnementale
OBS

Union interparlementaire.

Spanish

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Record 17 1998-05-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
  • Finance
OBS

Finance Canada, Ottawa, 36 pages, 1997..

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
  • Finances
OBS

Finances Canada, Ottawa, 1997, 38 pages.

Spanish

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Record 18 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Courses
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
  • Environmental Management
  • Silviculture
OBS

Held at Pretoria, South Africa, 4-7 June 1996; one of the inter-sessional meetings in support of the Ad Hoc Intergovernmental Panel on Forests; adopted the Pretoria Declaration.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de cours
  • Coopération et développement économiques
  • Gestion environnementale
  • Sylviculture

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de cursos
  • Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
  • Gestión del medio ambiente
  • Silvicultura
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Record 19 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Finance
OBS

Focuses the World Bank on "human development... environmentally and socially sustainable development... poverty reduction and economic management... and finance, private sector and infrastructure".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Finances

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Denominaciones varias
  • Finanzas
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Record 20 1995-05-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Government Accounting
  • Public Sector Budgeting
CONT

The Minister of Human Resources Development, in collaboration with the Minister of Finance, will release a paper which will outline other changes required to ensure a fair and sustainable public pension system for future generations of Canadians.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comptabilité publique
  • Budget des collectivités publiques
CONT

Le ministre du Développement des ressources humaines, en collaboration avec le ministre des Finances, publiera un document décrivant les autres changements essentiels à un système public de pensions équitable et soutenable pour les générations futures.

Spanish

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