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

The Purpose Revolution – The Friedman Doctrine Is Out; the Stakeholder Doctrine Is In
August 19th, 2019 | Dustyn Lanz
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

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RIA Magazine

RIA News

Job Opportunity: Head of Operations & Programs
August 21st, 2019
RI Funds Quarterly Performance Report – Q2 2019
August 20th, 2019
FÉRIQUE Fund Management Joins the RIA as an Associate Member
August 6th, 2019
New “RI Marketplace” Makes it Easy for Canadians to Find Responsible Investment Products and Services
July 25th, 2019
Impact ISI Joins the RIA as an Associate Member
July 16th, 2019
2019 RIA AGM Summary
July 11th, 2019
Photos: ESG Afterwork - Women on Boards
July 9th, 2019
RI Education Continues to Grow Rapidly in Canada
July 9th, 2019
Sustainable Finance: Three Things Advisors Need to Know by RIA CEO Dustyn Lanz (Investment Executive)
June 24th, 2019
Job Opportunity: Bilingual Administrative Coordinator
June 19th, 2019
Canadian Investors Endorse Sustainable Finance
June 14th, 2019
Hexavest Joins the RIA as an Associate Member
June 12th, 2019
FÉRIQUE Fund Management Joins the RIA as an Associate Member
June 10th, 2019
Sprott Inc. Joins the RIA as an Associate Member
June 6th, 2019

Become a Certified RI Expert

Earn a financial designation to develop RI expertise

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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