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

Navigating the Responsible Investment Landscape
November 14th, 2018 | Ian Robertson
Case Study: Getting to a 100% Impact Portfolio
November 13th, 2018 | Jory Cohen
Want Better ESG Data? Tell the Companies
November 12th, 2018 | Milla Craig
Impact Investing in Canada: Coming of Age
November 12th, 2018 | Kelly Gauthier
Canadian Investors Step Up Their Actions on Climate Change
November 10th, 2018 | Nalini Feuilloley

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RIA Magazine

RIA News

Foresters Asset Management Joins the RIA as an Associate Member
January 17th, 2019
GLC Asset Management Group Joins the RIA as an Associate Member
January 10th, 2019
Canadian Investors are Concerned about Climate Change, and Want to be Informed about Responsible Investments: Survey
December 6th, 2018
Photos: 2018 Canadian RI Trends Report Launch Party, Montréal
November 22nd, 2018
A Tipping Point for Responsible Investment by RIA CEO Dustyn Lanz (Investment Executive)
November 14th, 2018
Horizons ETFs Joins the RIA as an Associate Member!
November 1st, 2018
RI Funds Quarterly Performance Report - Q3 2018
October 31st, 2018
Photos: 2018 Canadian RI Trends Report Launch Party, Toronto
October 30th, 2018
Canadian Responsible Investments Surpass $2 Trillion
October 26th, 2018
From the UK to Australia to Canada, Responsible Investment Weeks Highlight Growing Demand for More Sustainable Investing
October 15th, 2018
Busting the RI Performance Myth by RIA CEO Dustyn Lanz (Investment Executive)
September 10th, 2018
FTSE Russell Joins the RIA as an Associate Member
September 7th, 2018
Mercer Joins the RIA as an Associate Member
September 6th, 2018
CIBC Mellon Joins the RIA as an Associate Member
August 17th, 2018

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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
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  • Tap into the rising demand for RI
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