Philanthropic organisations advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in the net-zero carbon economy in Canada
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2022
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Hoicka, Christina E.
Coutinho, Aline
Zhao, Yuxu
Conroy, Jessica
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Governments of all levels, businesses, and civil society organisations in Canada are committing or beginning to transition to a net zero carbon economy. The pathways of such transition are still uncertain, and there is nothing intrinsic to a net zero carbon economy that will ensure a more inclusive and fair future.
The McConnell Foundation is dedicated to supporting an equitable and inclusive transition to a net zero carbon economy, in an effort to promote a transition that will create socioeconomic opportunities for all Canadians and permanent residents in Canada. Nonetheless, little is known about what civil society organisations are engaging in the net zero carbon economy in the Canadian context, and what strategies they are setting in place to support an inclusive transition to a net zero carbon future. The McConnell Foundation strives to develop an internal framework for evaluating equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) of its granting portfolio and provide ongoing support to improve EDI with partners. Additionally, it seeks to provide support to those who are currently marginalised or excluded from the transition to a net-zero carbon economy, as well as those who are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. This report is intended to address this gap, and to inform the McConnell Foundation’s strategies to promote EDI in the net zero carbon economy.
This report presents the findings of empirical research that maps out the civil society organisations involved with the transition to a net zero carbon economy in Canada, and how they promote EDI in such transition.
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A report prepared for the McConnell Foundation, Canada.
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Hoicka, C. E., Coutinho, A., Zhao, Y., & Conroy, J. (2022). Philanthropic organisations advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in the net-zero carbon economy in Canada. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.28861.74721