MEDIA ADVISORY - CA conference to focus on environmental, social and
governance issues

TORONTO, Dec. 2 /CNW/ - Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are playing an increasing role in today's business world. Corporate leaders, senior management and business advisors must prepare for a wide range of new opportunities, risks and strategies.

To assist with that preparation, the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) is hosting its first-ever conference on ESG issues December 6-7 in Toronto.

A primary focus will be the financial implications of environmental issues, including climate change.

    
    Featured speakers include:

    -   Barbara Palk and Judy Cotte from the Canadian Coalition for Good
        Governance
    -   Dr. Robert Page, Chair, National Roundtable on the Environment and
        the Economy
    -   Jeffrey Simpson, National Affairs Columnist with the Globe and Mail
    

Additional information, including a full list of speakers, can be found on the conference website (www.cpd.cica.ca/ESGIssues).

    
    Conference Details:

    When:     December 6-7, 2010
    Where:    Renaissance Toronto Downtown Hotel (One Blue Jays Way)
    

For further information: Tobin Lambie, Manager, Media, with the CICA at [email protected] or 416-204-3228