Don't miss RIA CEO Patricia Fletcher, along with David Harris, Bertrand Millot, Kate Turner, and Sherry Madera on October 9th for their discussion on putting net zero commitments into practice. In this session, attendees will hear insights and examples from across the finance sector on implementing net zero commitments. Learn more about PRI in Person 2024: https://lnkd.in/eFR_a7_S Principles for Responsible Investment #PRIinPerson #NetZero
Responsible Investment Association
Investment Management
Toronto, Ontario 11,185 followers
Canada's industry association for responsible investment.
About us
The Responsible Investment Association (RIA) is Canada's leader on responsible investment (RI). RI refers to the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into investment selection and management. We are a national, membership-based organization composed of financial institutions, mutual fund companies, investment firms, financial advisors, and various organizations and individuals who practice and support responsible investing. The RIA and its members strongly believe that RI is a valuable investment tool to enhance returns, reduce risk, and catalyze positive social change.
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http://www.riacanada.ca
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- Investment Management
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- 2-10 employees
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- Toronto, Ontario
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- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- Research, Responsible Investment, and Advocacy
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Toronto, Ontario M5R 2A7, CA
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Join the CEC along with Principles for Responsible Investment and Climate Action 100+ at the Investor-Company Forum! On October 8th, investors and companies from around the world will convene to discuss how climate change risks and opportunities can be addressed through collaborative engagement initiatives. Attendees will leave with clear next steps for continued strategic engagement and progress on the net zero transition. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g4HT7iWG #NetZero #PRIinPerson
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In this 2024 Advisor RI Bootcamp panel, attendees will learn about navigating the complexities of decarbonization, trade-offs between sustainability and returns, and opportunities that arise from climate commitments. Speakers: ➡️ Gokul Ullas, Analyst, Sustainable Investing, Fiera Capital ➡️ Solène Hanquier, Senior Director & Head of Responsible Investment, National Bank Investments ➡️ Nick Smart, Senior Portfolio Manager, Canadian Equities, Fiera Capital The 2024 Advisor RI Bootcamp kicks off September 24th! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gGrx2r7i #ESG #FinancialAdvisor
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We’re looking forward to participating in PRI in Person, October 8-10, at the Metro #Toronto Convention Centre! Be sure to stop by our booth, co-hosted with Climate Engagement Canada (CEC). Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eFR_a7_S Principles for Responsible Investment #PRIinPerson
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The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) is considering adopting globally aligned sustainability disclosure standards to guide the way a company discloses its performance on risks and opportunities related to sustainability and climate change. In this The Globe and Mail op-ed, Barbara Zvan and Barbara Stymiest CM, FCPA argue that weakening the the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) climate and sustainability disclosure standards for Canadian companies would be more of a hindrance than a help.
Just as Canada follows international rules to compete in the Paralympics and Olympics, we must align our corporate climate disclosures to global standards to succeed in the global economy. In our The Globe and Mail op-ed, Barbara Stymiest CM, FCPA and I emphasize that if the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) waters down the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) climate and sustainability disclosure standards, Canada risks falling behind in the race for global investment. With major economies like the EU, UK, Japan, Australia and Brazil already on board with ISSB standards, divergence could mean lost opportunities for Canadian companies and heightened risk perceptions among global investors who expect ISSB disclosures as a standard business practice. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gaWYwj4x
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From the food we eat to the medicine we need, humans are heavily reliant on functioning ecosystems. This article by Vancity Investment Management's Rachel Beechinor highlights the role of shareholder engagement in preventing biodiversity loss. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gkqwb6EQ #ESG #Biodiversity #BiodiversityLoss #ShareholderEngagement
Turning the Tide on Biodiversity Loss Through Shareholder Engagement - Responsible Investment Association
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In this article, Waratah Capital Advisors Ltd.'s Megan Lim argues that by providing capital to firms considered ESG improvers, investors can help to “make the bad better” and be more impactful long term, rather than simply divesting. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/grbP7qhb #ESG
ESG Integration: How to Incentivize Change - Responsible Investment Association
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In this article, Sarah Morris Lang and Emil Sirén Gualinga raise awareness of elevated human rights risks to Indigenous Peoples in Latin America and what investors can do to fulfill their human rights responsibilities. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e28FDzKp BMO Global Asset Management #ESG #IndigenousRights #HumanRights
Investor Human Rights Due Diligence: An Eye on Indigenous Peoples’ Rights in Latin America - Responsible Investment Association
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Credible and comparable data is essential for building trust to drive effective capital reallocation and to attract new investments for scaling up sustainability efforts. In this article, CPA Canada's Pamela Steer, breaks down why nature-related reporting is business critical. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gq6_tesd Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) #ESG
Protecting Economies and Ecosystems: Why Nature-Related Reporting is Business Critical - Responsible Investment Association
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Chair, Global Sustainability Standards Board; Board member; Emeritus Professor; Editor, SAMPJ; Chair, ICAS Sustainability Committee
As we approach the first Global Nature Positive Summit in Sydney in October its worth reiterating the #GSSB view that the cumulative impacts of many organisations over time are relevant to all stakeholders including #investors. The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Biodiversity 101 Standard requires organisations to report their most significant impacts on #biodiversity and how those impacts are managed. This is critical to achieving Nature Positive and critical to long term investment. This table comes from an article by Sarah Morris Lang at BMO Global Asset Management posted two years ago by the Responsible Investment Association of Canada. https://lnkd.in/gSgyM5R9 It highlights the importance of reporting using both IFRS Foundation's sustainability-related financial Standards set by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards set by the #GSSB in meeting the needs of all stakeholder including investors. The collaboration between our two organisations and our collaborations with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) will help ensure information needs are met (see https://lnkd.in/gANCbGqZ for details of the GRI/TNFD collaboration).
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