Where We Focus
We help to create strong, healthy communities for all where we live and work through a wide range of causes and organizations our employees care about.
We support access to education that empowers youth and adults to build foundational financial skills, as well as gain exposure to the possibilities of a career in finance.
We champion initiatives, programs, and opportunities that accelerate collective action to address the existence of systemic racism, inequalities, and discrimination in our industry.
As an active, global investor, we support our portfolio companies in their commitments to making a difference in their local communities, in British Columbia and around the world.
Financial Literacy Committee
Since 2014, more than 60 employees from across BCI have volunteered their time to deliver over 100 programs with JA British Columbia (JABC), reaching an estimated 2,600 students ranging from grade four to 12. In 2019, members of BCI’s public markets department established an internal financial literacy committee to develop a deeper partnership with JABC and to continue to expand BCI’s work in furthering financial literacy. The employee-led committee has since grown to include members and volunteers from across BCI.
BCI recently supported JABC’s work on culturally appropriate, accessible programs intended for Indigenous learners.
United Way Campaign Committee
Since 2000, BCI employees have organized an annual giving campaign to increase awareness of the needs in our community and raise funds for the United Way of Southern Vancouver Island. Together, BCI employees have contributed more than $1.2 million providing support to those facing mental health challenges and addictions, reducing food insecurity for families, connecting isolated seniors to meals and companionship and to create inclusive and equitable communities where our employees call home.
BCI was recently recognized with the Naden Band Spirit of Excellence Award for our employees’ longstanding commitment.