Magazine - Responsible Investment Association

Closing the Gap: Addressing the Knowledge and Expertise Shortage in Responsible Investing

May 26th, 2023 | Solène Hanquier

Powering Change Through Responsible Investment

May 26th, 2023 | Alyson J. Slater

Advisors, Take Note: Retail Investors Are Still Waiting To Be Informed About RI

February 28th, 2023 | RIA Staff

Respecting Employee Rights: Why Investors Should Consider the Risks Around Concealment Clauses

February 28th, 2023 | Vanessa Allen, Jordyn Graham

An ESG Framework for Extractive Industries

February 28th, 2023 | Michael Clarfeld, Adam Meyers

How Asset Managers are Pushing Companies Towards Meeting their Net-Zero Targets

February 28th, 2023 | Vishang Chawla, Earl Davis

Climate Drivers to Propel Infrastructure Investments

February 28th, 2023 | Dave Wahl

Bringing Impact into Portfolio Management: Reflections from Impact Frontiers

February 28th, 2023 | Kelly Gauthier, Estelle Taylor

The Inflation Reduction Act: A Deepdive for Responsible Investors

February 28th, 2023 | Jennifer Stevenson

Indigenous Rights and Reconciliation are Material: How Can Investors Support Due Diligence?

November 17th, 2022 | RIA Staff

How Investors Can Amplify Human Rights Issues at Information and Communications Technology Companies

November 17th, 2022 | Anita Dorett, Michela Gregory

There’s More to ESG Than the Environment: Advisors Going Beyond Emissions

November 17th, 2022 | Jennifer So, Elgin Chau

The Role of Shareholder Engagement in Executive Compensation

November 17th, 2022 | Samantha McDonald, Jordyn Graham

Are Railroads the Most Environmentally Friendly Solution in Freight Transportation?

November 17th, 2022 | Tarun Joshi

Knowing What You Own: Fundamental Analysis and the Use of Proprietary ESG Ratings

November 17th, 2022 | Mary Jane McQuillen

Retrofits, R&D and Regenerative Buildings: Investing in Sustainable Real Estate

November 17th, 2022 | Stephen Freedman

Investment Diversification Opportunity: Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage

November 17th, 2022 | Chris Ye

Sustainability Assurance Matters: Building Momentum Against Greenwashing

November 17th, 2022 | David Madon, Kaylynn Pippo

Climate Engagement Canada: How Investors are Building on a Global Initiative to the Net-Zero Transition

August 19th, 2022 | RIA Staff

Managed Phaseouts: an Investor Alternative to Divestment

August 19th, 2022 | John McHughan

Seeking Assurance: the Opportunity for Climate-Concerned Investors to Shape the Mining Boom

August 19th, 2022 | Jamie Bonham, Aimee Boulanger

Active Investing and Market Solutions to Plastic Waste

August 19th, 2022 | Daniel Yungblut

Double, Sesqui, and “Regular” Materiality: Sustainability Disclosures and Different World Views

August 19th, 2022 | Sarah Morris Lang

Can Active Engagement Bolster Investment Performance?

August 19th, 2022 | David Frazer, MA

Putting Biodiversity at the Forefront of Conversations: Context and Case Study

August 19th, 2022 | Geneviève Grenon, PhD

Inflation and Public Perception in a Just Transition

August 19th, 2022 | Peter Mennie

ESG in Executive Pay: A Look at the Big Canadian Banks

May 26th, 2022 | Christine Ha Kong

Stewardship & Inclusively Addressing the Labour Crunch

May 26th, 2022 | Vanessa Allen

Quick Wins, Goldmines, and Moonshots: Reinventing Alberta’s Energy Sector

May 26th, 2022 | Dale Beugin, Jamie Bonham, Alicia Planincic

Ukraine and the Geopolitical Considerations for ESG

May 26th, 2022 | Jeremy Lucas

How ESG Ratings Work and Why They Differ

May 26th, 2022 | Baris Ozyetis, Jonas Cuypers, Patrick Doré

As Green Bonds Grow, What Should Investors Know?

May 26th, 2022 | François Desjardins, Monika Freyman

Exploring ESG Integration Challenges: Governments, Standards & Technological Solutions

May 26th, 2022 | Cynthia Shaw-Pereira

The ‘H’ in ESG: Exploring Human Capital and Canada’s Just Transition

May 26th, 2022 | Mariel Langlois

May 26th, 2022 | Nneka Chike-Obi

Bucking Big Brother: Setting Appropriate Limits on Facial Recognition Technology

May 5th, 2022 | Jason Milot

“Knowing Your Client” Means Knowing Their Perspective on ESG

February 22nd, 2022 | RIA Staff

The Importance of Human Rights Due Diligence in the Renewable Energy Transition

February 22nd, 2022 | Rosa van den Beemt

Leaders, Enablers, and Improving Stories: A Case Study on Performance & Positive Social Change

February 22nd, 2022 | Derek Amery

How Does Incorporating ESG Relate to Fiduciary Duty?

February 22nd, 2022 | Melanie Adams

Inclusive Growth: A Multi-Asset Framework on Indigenous Rights and Reconciliation in Investing

February 22nd, 2022 | Samantha McDonald, Aidan Jeffrey

Benchmarking Social Impact: How Investments Can Improve Communities

February 22nd, 2022 | Anna Murray

The Way to Achieve Net Zero Must Be Inclusive

February 22nd, 2022 | Hendrik du Toit, Katherine Tweedie

The Time for a Circular Economy Has Come

February 22nd, 2022 | Lorna Lucet, Molly Minton

How to Invest in Anti-Consumerism

February 22nd, 2022 | Reid Baker

The Path to Net Zero Will Be Circular

February 22nd, 2022 | Jamie Bonham

Scope 3 Emissions: The Next Frontier in Climate Engagements

November 11th, 2021 | John McHughan

Supply Chain Management Paves the Way for Sustainability

November 11th, 2021 | Solène Hanquier

The Index Approach to Integrating ESG into the Investment Process

November 11th, 2021 | Mark Webster

How Active Investment in Traditional Corporate Bonds Can Deliver Significant Social Change

November 11th, 2021 | Daniel Yungblut

What Investors Need Most from COP26: Useful Data to Inform Decision-Making

November 11th, 2021 | Remy Briand

Is Say-on-Climate Here to Stay? It’s up to Investors

November 11th, 2021 | Jamie Bonham, Hasina Razafimahefa

A Focus on the ‘S’ in ‘ESG’: Standard Setting to Avoid Impact Washing in Affordable Housing Investment

November 11th, 2021 | Garth Davis, Wren Laing

Environmental Measures in Executive Compensation in Canada’s Extractive Industry: 3 Target-Setting Approaches

November 11th, 2021 | Julia Hunt, Camille Jovanovic

From Pandemic Trends to Permanent Shifts: an Investment Case Study on the Post-Covid Consumer

November 11th, 2021 | Jason Landau

Pathways to Integrate Reconciliation & Responsible Investment

November 11th, 2021 | Dr. Diane-Laure Arjaliès, Julie Bernard, Bhanu Putumbaka

Three Key ESG Trends Advisors Need to be Aware Of

July 27th, 2021 | Dustyn Lanz

Net Zero Scenarios: An Investor’s Perspective

July 27th, 2021 | Aaron Bennett

How Investors Can Drive Change in Canadian Nursing Homes

July 27th, 2021 | Nina Roth, Rosa van den Beemt

Did We Consent to This? Holding Tech Players Accountable for Mitigating Human Rights Risks

July 27th, 2021 | David Rutherford, Michela Gregory

Could Job Flexibility Be a Turning Point for Working Women?

July 27th, 2021 | Kimberly Gifford, Josh Jamner

Social bonds: What Should Canadian Investors Look Out For?

July 27th, 2021 | François Desjardins, Delaney Greig, Diane Young

Lithium: A Circular Economy Perspective for ESG Investment and Stewardship

July 27th, 2021 | Priti Shokeen

Enabling Social Investment Opportunities Outside of Affordable Housing

July 27th, 2021 | Graham Singh, Christopher Trotman

How to Apply an ESG Lens to Manager Selection & Oversight

July 27th, 2021 | Adelina Romanelli, Kathrin Forrest

Need and Opportunity: What COVID-19 Revealed About Social Infrastructure

July 27th, 2021 | John G. Levy

Advancing Indigenous Inclusion and Reconciliation Across Capital Markets

July 27th, 2021 | Mark Sevestre, Shannon Rohan

In Case You Missed It: 2021 RIA Virtual Conference Summary

June 29th, 2021 | RIA Staff

Solving for Sustainability – One Opportunity at a Time

May 6th, 2021 | Jennifer So

Building ESG into the Alternative Protein Terrain

May 6th, 2021 | Maria Lettini, Lorraine Hau

To Maximize Your Energy Transition Exposure, Think Thematic

May 6th, 2021 | John A. Cook

Why Climate Change Is a Vital Input for Building Portfolios

May 6th, 2021 | Dr. Jean Boivin

Active Management for Alpha and Impact

May 6th, 2021 | Kelly Gauthier

The Investment Case for Biodiversity

May 6th, 2021 | Vanessa Allen

Slashing Emissions Will Fuel Green Growth for Decades

May 6th, 2021 | Velislava Dimitrova

Incorporating ESG Analysis in Infrastructure Investing

May 6th, 2021 | Shane Hurst

Climate Change: Investor Attitudes and Shareholder Proposals

May 6th, 2021 | Maia Becker

The Case for Carbon Screens in ESG Portfolios and Funds

January 27th, 2021 | Jonathan McGuire

How ESG is Driving Investor Expectations in a Post-Pandemic World

January 27th, 2021 | Cynthia Shaw-Pereira

Four Ways to Boost Climate Resiliency Without Government Spending

January 27th, 2021 | Bernard Tan

Effective Climate Governance: A New Guide to Assist Corporate Boards, Investors and Asset Managers

January 27th, 2021 | Dr. Janis Sarra

The PRI’s Reporting Redesign & Insights on Canadian Data

January 27th, 2021 | Lindsey Walton

Managing Climate Risk in Institutional Investment Portfolios: Case Studies

January 27th, 2021 | Dr. Tessa Hebb, Peter Ellsworth

3 Trends That Will Shape Canada’s Sustainable Finance Landscape in 2021

January 27th, 2021 | Dustyn Lanz

The Critical Role of Transparency & Partnerships in Big Pharma

January 27th, 2021 | Michela Gregory, Jonathan Bey

Committing to a Green Economy – Is Enough Being Done in Canada?

January 27th, 2021 | Fate Saghir, Jonas Cuypers, Baris Ozyetis

Biodiversity: The Next Frontier of Sustainable Finance

January 27th, 2021 | Emmanuelle Chastenet, Molly Minton

Overcoming Regulatory Challenges to Active Ownership in North America

January 27th, 2021 | Rosa van den Beemt, David Sneyd, Nalini Feuilloley

Why ESG Portfolios have Proven to be More Resilient in the Context of COVID-19

November 5th, 2020 | Margaret Childe

Catastrophic Bonds and Insurance-Linked Securities: A Fundamentally ESG-Oriented Investment

November 5th, 2020 | Caleb Wong

Learning from Corporate Diversity Leaders

November 5th, 2020 | Mary Jane McQuillen, Marshall Gordon, Deepon Nag

Investing for Racial Inclusion

November 5th, 2020 | Dustyn Lanz

Investing in the Time of COVID-19: An Analysis of Company Performance & Stakeholder Support

November 5th, 2020 | Aaron Bennett, Heather Sharpe

How Top-Down Portfolio Managers Can Step Up Their ESG Integration

November 5th, 2020 | Jean-François Bérubé, Ph.D.

Diversifying Diversity: Going Beyond Representation

November 5th, 2020 | Daniel Jarman, Rosa van den Beemt

Anti-Microbial Resistance: An Underestimated Threat to Global Health

November 5th, 2020 | Kelly Hirsch

The “COVID Cut” is Not Enough: Addressing the Negative Social Impacts of Excessive Executive Compensation

November 5th, 2020 | Hasina Razafimahefa, Lucia Lopez

Corporate Diversity: A Key Ingredient for Innovation and Addressing Emerging Challenges at Companies

November 5th, 2020 | Christina Milhomem, Jackie Daitchman

Case Study: Incorporating ESG Metrics into Executive Compensation

November 5th, 2020 | Michelle Tan, Emily Parsons, Julia Hunt

The Rise of Impact Investing: COVID-19 and the Evolution of RI

November 4th, 2020 | Jeffrey Chan

A Simple Framework for Selecting and Integrating ESG Data

July 29th, 2020 | Mackenzie Hargrave

ESG and COVID-19: Four Market Trends

July 29th, 2020 | Dustyn Lanz

Eating Our Way to the Next Pandemic

July 29th, 2020 | Sofiane Belmiloud

COVID-19, Food Production and the Role of Investor Engagement

July 29th, 2020 | Nina Roth

Recalibrating for 2020: A Q&A on the Shifting Landscape for ESG Investing

July 29th, 2020 | Marija Kramer

Going Long & Short with ESG: A Case Study on an International Cruise Lines Stock

July 29th, 2020 | Jessica Clark Barrow

Rebuild Better: Lessons from Responsible Investing in This Period of Crisis and Uncertainty

July 29th, 2020 | Upkar Arora

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

Federal Government Confirms it is Reviewing the Recommendations of Canada's Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance

January 21st, 2020 | Mary Robinson

An Investor’s Guide to Diversity & Inclusion: A Data-Driven Approach

September 30th, 2019 | Laura McGee

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

The Biggest Challenge to RI Adoption? It Might Be Us

May 13th, 2019 | David Rutherford

Case Study: Getting to a 100% Impact Portfolio

May 13th, 2019 | Jory Cohen

Navigating the Responsible Investment Landscape

May 13th, 2019 | Ian Robertson

Case Study: 4 Lessons from a Foundation’s (Ongoing) Journey to a 100% Responsible Portfolio

May 13th, 2019 | Karim Harji, Erica Barbosa

Understanding Material Carbon Risks in Portfolios

May 13th, 2019 | Vikram Puppala

RI 101: Four Ways to Spot a Responsible Investment

May 12th, 2019 | Jeffrey Lew, Andrew Simpson, Dermot Foley

Phishing for Better Cyber Risk Disclosure

May 12th, 2019 | Samantha Cameron

Case Study: Integration of ESG Analysis in Emerging Market Equities

May 12th, 2019 | Jason Milne

Want Better ESG Data? Tell the Companies

May 12th, 2019 | Milla Craig

RI 101: Investing and the UN Sustainable Development Goals

May 12th, 2019 | Denis Dion

Why Low Carbon is a Low Bar to Improving Sustainability

May 12th, 2019 | Martin Grosskopf

Impact Investing in Canada: Coming of Age

May 12th, 2019 | Kelly Gauthier

Is Nuclear Energy Suitable for an RI Portfolio?

May 12th, 2019 | Dominique Barker

Can Diversity and Inclusion Help Investors Beat the Market?

May 11th, 2019 | Hugh Smith

Canadian Investors Step Up Their Actions on Climate Change

May 10th, 2019 | Nalini Feuilloley

This is Not Your Parents' Alberta

May 10th, 2019

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