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Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Dr. Hebb's panel session on emerging trends on achieving and measuring impact in investment portfolios, From Awareness to Impact also features Jessica Fries, Board Member, IIRC, and Executive Chairman, The Prince's Accounting for Sustainability Project, Marek Grabowski, Board Member, International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board and... More
Friday, July 24, 2015
A new article, published by Deb Abbey, CEO, Responsible Investment Association (RIA), reviews the findings of OceanRock Investments report: Canadian RI Mutual Funds Risk/Return Characteristics and reports evidence that, "financial performance of RI mutual funds is, in most cases, better than traditional mutual funds...RI is the integration of... More
Thursday, June 18, 2015
The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP Canada) is holding their 17th annual conference in Toronto on June 18th and 19th, 2015. Dr. Tessa Hebb will participate in a session examining Ethical Investing in Trusts. Other members of the panel will be Paul Fensom of Scotiatrust and Tim Youdan, of Davies Ward Phillips... More
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
The MDIIM Social Economy Initiative (SEI) at McGill University is establishing a new observatory of the social economy in Montreal’s south-west Quartier de l’Innovation district called the Social Innovators’ Integration Lab (SIIL) with local partners. SIIL will be housed within the Salon 1861 – a local church that is being repurposed for... More
Monday, June 1, 2015
3ci has a new Study on RI Risk and Characteristics to be released today at the Responsible Investment Association Conference in Banff, Alberta. Please see the article with Dr. Tessa Hebb in the May 31, 2015 Globe and Mail, Cut your portfolio’s risk -- and feel good as well. Since May 31st, other organizations... More
Thursday, May 7, 2015
The UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment initiative has led to around a third of the world’s financial assets being managed with a commitment to invest in a way that considers environmental, social or governance (ESG) criteria. The responsible investment trend has increased dramatically since the global financial crisis yet... More
Monday, April 13, 2015
This year's Academic Network Conference will be part of PRI in Person for the first time, with a full stream dedicated to academic research. The conference will be held on 8 - 10 September at the ICC, ExCeL London, enabling the interface between academics and investors to engage, learn and discuss the latest insights,... More
Friday, April 10, 2015
Sustainalytics is hiring for a few positions in its Toronto office. This is a perfect opportunity to join their research or advisory teams! The following positions are open: Senior Analyst Junior Analyst - Financial Services Intern Be sure to apply by April 30th. Questions about these positions can be directed to Shibah Gill by... More
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Date: May 31st to June 2nd Location: The Banff Centre, Banff, AB Join more than 300 delegates from Canada and around the world at the RIA Conference, Canada's premier event for responsible investment (RI) professionals. The conference offers attendees the opportunity to network with RI industry leaders, to hear from ESG specialists and thought... More
Monday, March 16, 2015
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Arleta Majoch, Andreas Hoepner, and Tessa Hebb have a new article out (Sources of stakeholder salience in the RI movement: Why do investors sign the principles for responsible investment?) that is being featured in the most recent installment of RI Quarterly. Signing the six Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) expresses commitment to... More
Monday, February 2, 2015
Update November 19, 2015! The Skirts Indigogo funding campaign video has been launched. Check out the video and click here to learn about the perks of donating to the campaign. https://player.vimeo.com/video/145155530 SKIRTS! The documentary, currently in production, tells the story of ten Canadian women who have been making... More
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