Responsible Investing

Good for society. Good for portfolios.

Responsible investing (RI) can lead to better financial returns while contributing to positive social and environmental impact.
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The Responsible Investment Association (RIA) is Canada’s industry association for responsible investment.

RIA Members include asset managers, asset owners, advisors, and service providers who believe incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into investment decisions can provide superior risk-adjusted returns and positive societal impact. Learn more

Magazine

Federal Government Confirms it is Reviewing the Recommendations of Canada's Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance
January 21st, 2020 | Mary Robinson
An Investor’s Guide to Diversity & Inclusion: A Data-Driven Approach
September 30th, 2019 | Laura McGee
Together We Must: Takeaways from the 2019 RIA Conference
May 14th, 2019 | RIA Staff
Case Study: Getting to a 100% Impact Portfolio
May 13th, 2019 | Jory Cohen
Navigating the Responsible Investment Landscape
May 13th, 2019 | Ian Robertson

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RIA Magazine

RIA News

Call for Applications: RIA Board of Directors
April 29th, 2020
ESG and Covid-19: Four Market Trends by RIA CEO Dustyn Lanz (Investment Executive)
April 21st, 2020
RI Funds Quarterly Performance Report – Q1 2020
April 17th, 2020
Resilience - RIA Virtual Conference Notice
April 8th, 2020
Meet the 2020 RIA Leadership Awards Judges!
March 18th, 2020
COVID-19 & Event Preparedness
March 10th, 2020
RI Funds Quarterly Performance Report – Q4 2019
February 7th, 2020
TD Bank Group Grows Involvement with the RIA as a Sustaining Member
January 15th, 2020
Climate Risks Are Not Priced into Market Valuations, and Corporate Climate Disclosures Are Insufficient: GSIA Poll
December 12th, 2019
RI Funds Quarterly Performance Report – Q3 2019
November 22nd, 2019
Canadian Investors are Concerned About Plastic in Their Portfolios: Survey
October 30th, 2019
Investor Views on Plastic: RIA Events Across Canada
October 4th, 2019
Job Opportunity: Head of Operations & Programs
August 21st, 2019
RI Funds Quarterly Performance Report – Q2 2019
August 20th, 2019

Become a Certified Responsible Investment Expert

Designations

Investment professionals can earn a financial designation to develop RI expertise and demonstrate their commitment to responsible investing. The RIA’s three certifications are designed to meet your needs, depending on your role in the financial industry.

Why get certified?

  • Develop expertise in RI
  • Differentiate your business practice
  • Tap into the rising demand for RI
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