Canadian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy - Methodology Report

2026

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1) This methodology report outlines the foundational principles, categorization framework, and technical screening criteria for Canada’s voluntary sustainable finance taxonomy to accelerate investment in climate-aligned activities.
2) What's inside:
- Establishes foundational design principles (credibility, usability, interoperability, good governance, adaptability, and regional specificity) anchored in Paris Agreement goals and net-zero-by-2050 pathways.
- Defines economic activity categories (green and transition, alongside a potential research category for abatement measures) and outlines activity-level evaluation with disclosure-based safeguards for environmental and Indigenous rights.
- Prioritizes six key sectors for technical screening criteria development over 2026–2027: electricity, buildings, transportation, mining, manufacturing, and agriculture/forestry.
3) Tags: sustainable finance, taxonomy, climate mitigation, transition finance, Canada

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