Published 07-25-17
Issued by Export Development Canada
Export Development Canada is Canada’s export credit agency. Their job is to support and develop Canada’s export trade by helping Canadian companies respond to international business opportunities. In 2016, they helped more than 7,150 Canadian companies do business in over 200 countries.
EDC’s 12th annual CSR report emphasizes promoting positive change with partners
Export Development Canada is Canada’s export credit agency. Their job is to support and develop Canada’s export trade by helping Canadian companies respond to international business opportunities. In 2016, they helped more than 7,150 Canadian companies do business in over 200 countries.
Their rigorous due diligence requirements ensure that all projects and transactions they support are financially, environmentally and socially responsible. Ils croient que bien gérer les affaires, c'est-à-dire appliquer ces principes lorsqu’ils facilitent les exportations et les investissements des entreprises canadiennes, c'est bon pour les affaires.
For EDC, 2016 was a year full of business activities aimed at taking accountability and making a meaningful difference. Some of the highlights include:
More information on these initiatives and others, as well as detailed information on the approaches used for EDC’s Environmental and Social Risk Review, can be found at the 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility Report site.
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EDC is a Canadian financial Crown corporation that helps companies go, grow, and succeed in their international business. We do this by providing financing, insurance, bonding, trade knowledge, and matchmaking connections to help Canadian companies sell and invest abroad. EDC can also provide financial solutions to foreign buyers to facilitate and grow purchases from Canadian companies. A financially self-sustaining corporation, EDC is a recognized leader in financial reporting, economic analysis. At EDC, we commit to carry out our mandate in a socially responsible manner consistent with our corporate values.