Ensuring resilience and responsible growth
We recognize the importance of being a leader around excellence in business practices to support resilience and shared opportunity.
Our approach
Reducing risk and building trust
At CDEV, we recognize the importance of leading with responsible business practices, including practices that reduce risk and build trust.
Together, the CDEV Group of Companies is advancing nation building through shared opportunity, including by supporting Indigenous economic participation and safeguarding large businesses during shocks.
Our portfolio companies tailor their approach to advancing and measuring impact, as captured in our annual reports.
Our Impact
Addressing climate risks and opportunities
Sound environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) practices are integral in creating long-term value for Canadians. We emphasize environmental accountability through our annual Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures reporting, which demonstrates our ambition to address climate-related risks and opportunities.
Learn MoreThis reporting outlines how CDEV assesses climate change materiality to identify, assess, and prioritize its climate-related risks and opportunities. It is also a step towards a climate change strategy that identifies opportunities for CDEV to improve the integration of climate change in our business model.
Advancing Indigenous economic reconciliation
CDEV has been heavily involved, leading perspectives pertaining to Indigenous economic participation and access to capital considerations.
As part of the monetization of Ridley Terminals Inc. in 2019, CDEV helped structure a first-of-its-kind transfer of a 10% equity stake to local First Nations.
In December 2024, CDEV launched the Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program to unlock up to $10 billion in loan guarantees to support Indigenous ownership in major projects, lowering financial barriers and offering a pathway to long-term prosperity and economic self-reliance. It issued the largest Indigenous loan guarantee in Canadian history in July 2025 for $400 million to 38 First Nations to make an equity investment in Enbridge’s Westcoast natural gas pipeline.
CDEV is committed to leveraging its experience supporting Indigenous economic participation to play a leading role in future reconciliation-related commercial initiatives aligned with the priorities of the Government of Canada.
Striving for gender equality
At CDEV, we are focused on building an inclusive culture, including advancing gender equality in the financial sector. We are a proud partner of VersaFI, which champions a dynamic community where women and gender diverse individuals from all backgrounds and intersecting identities thrive, succeed and belong.
“We recognize and celebrate the talented women who drive success at CDEV. From leading strategic initiatives, to providing expert financial and legal advice, they embody excellence and innovation across the organization. Making meaningful progress on gender equality and drawing on the diverse experiences and perspectives of our team members enable CDEV to unlock its full potential .”
Elizabeth Wademan
President and CEO, CDEV