Amessagefrom our CEO AtCanaccordGenuity,weoccupyanincreasinglyimportantrolein supportingtheglobalgrowtheconomy.Inoureffortstofostera vibrant marketplaceforgrowthcompaniesandinvestors,werecognizethatour valuesandactionsalsohaveanimpactontheworldaroundus.Weare alsoacutelyawarethatgeneratingsustainablevalueforourshareholders requiresustoadvanceourstrategicprioritiesinwaysthatprovidebenefits for both business andourcommunities. OurleadershipteamandBoardofDirectorshave underscoredour WhiletheCGPrinciplesofCorporateSocialResponsibilityand commitmenttoallmatterspertainingtoenvironmental, social and Sustainabilityapply toall our businesses and geographies, we have governanceissues.Duringfiscal2022,ESGwas addedtotheformal foundthatourimpactisstrongerwhenweempowerourbusinesses mandateforourBoardofDirectors,andwewillalsobeincorporating to take responsibility for identifying and advancing the Corporate ESGconsiderationsintoourexecutivecompensationframework. Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social and Governance Knowingthatourability to advance these important priorities requires (ESG)approachesthatwilldeliver the mostmeaningful impactsintheir afirmwidecultureofaccountability,wehavealsoimplementedaseries respective regions. of initiatives across the organization to advance diversity and inclusion TABLEOFCONTENTS andincreaseemployeeengagement,aswestrivetobuildamore In preparing this report, we listened to feedback from abroad range sustainable and inclusive future. of stakeholders,andwealsodrewupontheextensiveexpertiseof AmessagefromourCEO 2 colleagues throughout the CanaccordGenuity Grouptohelpgather KeyReportingFrameworks 3 While our direct environmental footprint is small relative to more andorganizethecontentrelativetotheareaswehaveidentifiedinour carbonintensiveindustries,andwedonotengageincorporatelending benchmarking. CGPrinciplesofCorporateSocial 4 or principal investing activities which would increase our exposure to Responsibility and Sustainability climatechange,weviewthetransitiontonet-zeroasaresponsibility Ourapproachesandactionswillcontinuetoevolveaswelistenclosely OperatewithIntegrity 5 for all businesses. As such, we are investigating and developing ways to our key stakeholders, including existing and potential shareholders, RespectPeople&Communities 9 to reduceconsumptionandwaste,andminimizeourgreenhousegas ourcommunitiesandthemanytalentedprofessionalswhocurrently emissions, primarily from our facilities and travel. workwithus,orareconsideringbuildingacareerwithCG. Diversity &Inclusion 12 Asyouwillreadinthisreport,wearealsomakingtargeted Thankyouforyourcontinuedsupport. Giving&Volunteering 15 advancementsinourcapitalmarketsandwealthmanagement RepectourPlanet 18 offerings, withafocusonhelpingcompaniesandinvestorsadvance DanDaviau AdvancingtheCG clientoffering 21 their sustainability objectives and contribute to abetter world. President & CEO CanaccordGenuityGroupInc.
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