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2024 CEC Net Zero Benchmark Company Assessments

The Climate Engagement Canada (CEC) Net Zero Benchmark provides a set of detailed and comparative common standards to support corporate issuers' progress toward aligning with the Paris Agreement. CEC participant investors will use the Benchmark for input and discussion in their collaborative engagement activities with Focus List companies.

See the results here: 2024 CEC Net Zero Benchmark Company Assessments

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