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Corporate Social Responsibility

What it means for BDC


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ECONOMY
>> We support entrepreneurs and promote entrepreneurship
WHAT TO WATCH POLICIES, PRACTICES AND INDICATORS ANSWER
Our clients
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Strategic performance measures (clients)
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Our clients' economic impact
WE CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY.
Entrepreneurship promotion
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Support for student, young and Aboriginal entrepreneurs
Financial sustainability
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BDC's return on equity
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Strategic performance measures (operational excellence)
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SOCIETY
>> We act in ways that build public trust
WHAT TO WATCH POLICIES, PRACTICES AND INDICATORS ANSWER
Good governance
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Federal statutes, notably the Business Development Bank of Canada Act and the Financial Administration Act
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Yearly audits and regular special exams by the Auditor General of Canada and external audit firms
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Legislative reviews by the Minister of Industry and Parliament
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Board Code of Conduct
WE ACT IN WAYS THAT BUILD PUBLIC TRUST.
Responsible business practices
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BDC Employee Code of Conduct, Ethics and Values
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Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist corporate directive
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OE CD Guidelines for Multinational Corporations
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UN Global Compact principles
Employees
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Qualified, dedicated employees
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Employee engagement
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Diversity
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ENVIRONMENT
>> We support entrepreneurs and use greener practices
WHAT TO WATCH POLICIES, PRACTICES AND INDICATORS ANSWER
Support for entrepreneurs
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Venture capital support for energy and clean-tech firms
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Consulting support for energy-efficient operations
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Flexible financing for green projects, e.g., LEED buildings
WE SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY.
Environmentally responsible lending
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Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
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BDC Environmental Risk Management policy
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OECD Guidelines for Multinational Corporations
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UN Global Compact environmental principles
Reduced operational footprint
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Recycling
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Energy use management
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