Canadian Philanthropy Commitment on Climate Change
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In 2021, four major funder networks made a pledge to learn more about the climate crisis, consult with Indigenous leaders on climate action, and set carbon reduction targets for financial portfolios. Philanthropy committment for the environment is miniscule. Is the pledge making a difference, years later? Find out here.
Fossil fuel companies use philanthropy to 'stifle community opposition': Environmental Defence Canada
Fossil fuel companies have been using sponsorship, funding and donations to become increasingly embedded in communities. By providing critical infrastructure, companies are strategically able to avoid being held accountable by the communities they serve, according to the charity.
'Spicy shift’: Canadian asset managers withhold director votes over climate inaction
Canada is not on target to reduce its carbon emissions to an agreed-upon level by 2030, and shareholder pressure is an underused strategy to enact change.
Nine Canadian funders make historic $405 million pledge to combat climate change
Climate change is an existential threat. Yet climate solutions get just a fraction of philanthropic dollars. Could a new pledge help motivate others to give more?
Three years in, philanthropy’s climate pledge in Canada falling short despite bright spots
Climate change poses an existential threat to life on Earth. Yet environmental charities in Canada get just two per cent of foundation funds. Has a voluntary climate pledge helped increase support?
Annual update: One year after launch of the Canadian Philanthropy Commitment on Climate Change, has there been any progress?
It’s estimated that the amount of funding needed to address the climate crisis is in the trillions. And all the complex issues social purpose organizations work on will be exacerbated by climate change, says Devika Shah, executive director of Environment Funders Canada.
Canada’s largest funder networks launch climate action pledge for grantmakers ahead of COP26
Climate change is the largest existential threat to Canada (and the world), yet Canadian philanthropic contributions to fight climate change are miniscule. The climate threat will also affect the rest of the social impact sector’s goals, from fighting food insecurity to bridging digital divides.