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This section provides explanatory and practical guidance for using Canonical ESG.

Guides and References

  • How to Use Canonical ESG in Practice
    Practical guidance for applying Canonical ESG alongside existing reporting workflows.

  • Canonical Climate Model v1
    Overview of the first complete climate implementation of Canonical ESG.

  • Who Canonical ESG is for
    Intended audiences and how different roles can use the model.

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