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

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
Want Better ESG Data? Tell the Companies
May 12th, 2019 | Milla Craig
Impact Investing in Canada: Coming of Age
May 12th, 2019 | Kelly Gauthier

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RIA News

Canadian Investors Endorse Sustainable Finance
June 14th, 2019
Hexavest Joins the RIA as an Associate Member
June 12th, 2019
Sprott Inc. Joins the RIA as an Associate Member
June 6th, 2019
The RIA Releases its 2018 Annual Report
May 31st, 2019
The RIA Joins the 30% Club!
May 29th, 2019
GRESB Joins the RIA as an Associate Member
May 7th, 2019
RI Funds Quarterly Performance Report – Q1 2019
May 6th, 2019
Hugessen Consulting Joins the RIA as an Associate Member
May 2nd, 2019
Gender Lens Investing by RIA CEO Dustyn Lanz (Investment Executive)
April 26th, 2019
Responsible Investment Designations on the Rise for Advisors
April 16th, 2019
Global Sustainable Investment Alliance releases Global Sustainable Investment Review 2018
April 1st, 2019
Æquo Shareholder Engagement Services Joins the RIA as a Supporting Member
March 27th, 2019
National Bank Investments Joins the RIA as an Associate Member
March 21st, 2019
RIA Announces Board Diversity Policy
March 8th, 2019

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