Our Approach

As a long-term investor, incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into investment decisions is essential to creating and preserving sustainable value for our clients and their beneficiaries. We consider ESG to be synonymous with ‘responsible investing’ and ‘sustainable investing.’

Our approach to ESG is guided by our investment beliefs and ESG principles and embedded throughout the organization through corporate governance and strategy.

Fiscal 2024 Highlights

GOVERNANCE POLICY

Our framework for the oversight and management of ESG activities.

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STRATEGY

An integrated and consistent approach to addressing the issues most material to our clients’ investments.

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REPORTING

Demonstrating progress toward our Climate Action Plan and ESG Strategy through a suite of reporting.

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Key Figures

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TOTAL HISTORICAL PARTICIPATION IN SUSTAINABLE BONDS

DECREASE IN PUBLIC EQUITIES PORTFOLIO CARBON FOOTPRINT SINCE 2019

PUBLIC COMPANIES TARGETED THROUGH DIRECT AND COLLABORATIVE ENGAGEMENTS

ESG considerations are woven into everything we do, playing a critical role in generating sustainable returns for our clients.

Jennifer Coulson
Senior Managing Director & Global Head, ESG

MEET THE ESG TEAM

Climate Action

For more than two decades, BCI has been active in addressing climate change, recognizing the need for a global transition toward net-zero emissions. We are committed to using our influence to drive actions aligned with the global goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Climate Action Plan

Annual Climate Disclosures

Leveraging Our Influence

As one of Canada’s largest asset managers, we can affect corporate and market behavior through voting rights, direct and collaborative engagement, policy advocacy, and representation on private company boards.

We apply influence to advance our ESG focus areas, determined by identifying the issues most material to our clients’ investments, helping to drive the adoption of best practices, ultimately improving the performance of our portfolio.

DIRECT AND COLLABORATIVE ENGAGEMENT

Actively engaging with public and private companies directly and through collaborative initiatives.

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PROXY VOTING

Leveraging shareholder rights to drive ESG improvements within our portfolio and across the broader capital markets.

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POLICY ADVOCACY

Advocating for public policy and regulatory changes that improve the investment environment for our clients.

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