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

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
Impact Investing Goes Public by RIA CEO Dustyn Lanz (Investment Executive)
March 4th, 2019
Impact Investing On the Rise in Canada: 81% Growth Over Two Years
February 21st, 2019
New Market Funds Joins the RIA as a Supporting Member
February 14th, 2019
RI Funds Quarterly Performance Report - Q4 2018
January 29th, 2019
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
Retail Investors Join Institutions on Climate Concerns by RIA CEO Dustyn Lanz (Investment Executive)
January 7th, 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

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Why get certified?

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