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

ESG and COVID-19: Four Market Trends
July 29th, 2020 | Dustyn Lanz
Global Emerging Markets: Can We Adapt to the New Climate Normal?
July 29th, 2020 | Gary Greenberg
Investing in Green Bonds: How "Green" is Green?
July 29th, 2020 | Bernard Tan
Data Privacy and Security in a Global Pandemic: Practical Considerations
July 29th, 2020 | Melanie Adams, Maia Becker
Investing in the Fight Against Climate Change
July 29th, 2020 | Shelly Dhawan
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RIA News

July 2020 Recipients of RI Certification
July 30th, 2020
Responsible Investment Funds in Canada: Highlights from Q2 2020
July 22nd, 2020
Now Is a Moment for Action by RIA CEO Dustyn Lanz (Investment Executive)
July 18th, 2020
The RIA Releases its 2019 Annual Report
June 25th, 2020
2020 RIA Leadership Award: Winners & Finalists
June 8th, 2020
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

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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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