Climate Engagement Canada: How Investors are Building on a Global Initiative...
As 2022 continues to be punctuated by disruptive weather and climate disasters around the world, pressure is mounting for both public and private sectors to support and meet net-zero targets. Yet...
View ArticleSustainability Assurance Matters: Building Momentum Against Greenwashing
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing continues to soar. Bloomberg Intelligence estimates assets will surge from US$35 trillion to US$50 trillion in the next three years. These figures...
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Investment Diversification Opportunity: Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage
Over the past two decades, renewable energy and the electrification of transportation, specifically electric vehicles, have been significant recipients of investor capital. This trend towards...
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Retrofits, R&D and Regenerative Buildings: Investing in Sustainable Real Estate
In the climate change debate, real estate is the elephant in the room. Our homes, offices, shops and recreational spaces — the physical infrastructure crucial to human wellbeing – account for around...
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Knowing What You Own: Fundamental Analysis and the Use of Proprietary ESG...
Low correlation among third-party ESG ratings providers can be an important signal for investors. Relying heavily on such ratings could lead to very different portfolio outcomes, and differing...
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Are Railroads the Most Environmentally Friendly Solution in Freight...
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States are from burning fossil fuels for electricity, heat, and...
View ArticleThe Role of Shareholder Engagement in Executive Compensation
Executive compensation is one of the most visible aspects of a publicly listed company’s corporate governance program and needs to be competitive to attract and retain executives. From a shareholder...
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There’s More to ESG Than the Environment: Advisors Going Beyond Emissions
Over the past decade, interest in environmental, social and governance (ESG) has soared – with responsible investments (RI) accounting for more than 62% of all professionally-managed assets in Canada,...
View ArticleHow Investors Can Amplify Human Rights Issues at Information and...
Human rights are fundamental – the bedrock of society. Yet, our society is constantly confronted with risks to those rights, and digital rights issues have been prominent in this discussion. In this...
View ArticleIndigenous Rights and Reconciliation are Material: How Can Investors Support...
Investors across the country recognize the importance of ensuring Canada’s transition to a net-zero economy distributes the benefits and challenges fairly among Canadians—often referred to as a Just...
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