Spurred by the burgeoning divestment movement, two of Canada’s investment firms recently re-jigged a pair of funds to make them fossil fuel-free. But another hasn't.
S&P Dow Jones Indices, RobecoSAM and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) have launched the S&P/TSX 60 ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) index.
Some advisors are accusing AGF Investments of botching a fund transfer, raising questions about the company’s commitment to socially responsible investing.
TD Bank Group has issued green bonds.
Corporate Responsibility (CR) reporting has evolved into a mainstream business practice over the past two decades, and is now undertaken by over three quarters (83%) of the top 100 companies in Canada (up from 79% in 2011), according to the 8th KPMG Survey of Corporate Responsibility Reporting.
MaRS Discovery District has launched SVX (Social Venture Connexion), an online platform that connects investors and funds with local ventures—including not-for-profits, co-operatives and for-profit corporations—that have a demonstrated social and/or environmental impact and the potential for financial return.
Companies must do more than evaluate and report revenues.
Economic activity in the Great Lakes region had returned to pre-recession levels.
Manulife recently released its 2012 accountability statement.
Canada's first-ever women's equity fund will soon be released.