SRI
Socially Responsible Investing
ESG
Environmental, Social, and Governance factors
Environmental: Climate change, natural resources, pollution & waste
Social: Human capital, product liability, stakeholder opposition
Canadians are interested in SRI and ESG investing*
77% of investors are somewhat to very interested in RI.
82% of investors would like to dedicate a portion of their portfolio to RI.
77% agree that companies with good ESG practices are better
long-term investments.
And the dollars are flowing
*https://www.riacanada.ca/responsible-investment/ (source)
Responsible investment increased from $2.1 trillion in 2017 to $3.2 trillion as of
December 31 , 2019*.
Why Choose Socially Responsible Investing?
· Feel good about your investments, knowing that you’re invested in line with your values
· Think bigger picture about how you invest your hard-earned money and go beyond personal profits.
It's a personal choice, but your money can reflect your ethics and social values.
Ways to invest with more of a purpose
There are a growing number of funds designed in ways that can help you invest your money in harmony with your values and help you support ESG issues that you care about.
Social
Environmental
st
*https://www.riacanada.ca/responsible-investment/ (source)
Impact Investing
Investing directly in specific projects to create a positive social or environmental impact.