October 29, 2025

Combined company will be one of the largest independent providers of sustainable development data, serving customers representing over US$40 trillion in AUM  

On October 29, 2025, Net Purpose, a data platform for sustainable investors, announced the acquisition of the Sustainable Development Investments Asset Owner Platform (SDI AOP) – the global standard for classification of sustainable development investments founded by British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) alongside APG, AustralianSuper, and PGGM.  

Net Purpose will bring the SDI AOP methodology, data processing, and customer functions in-house, and launch enhanced Sustainable Development Goal classifications. SDI AOP founders will continue to play an active role in shaping the platform’s strategy and methodology, including representation on the Net Purpose Board.   

“This partnership with Net Purpose marks an exciting evolution for SDI AOP,” said Jennifer Coulson, Senior Managing Director & Global Head, ESG at BCI. “As a founding member, BCI has helped support the development of a global standard related to sustainable development investments. Combining forces with Net Purpose allows us to scale these efforts, and we look forward to continuing as part of the Net Purpose Board to maintain the quality and integrity investors depend on.” 

Customers will benefit from a more comprehensive product platform exclusively focused on sustainable and impact investors across asset classes, and a larger team of sustainable investing experts. 

This consolidation of credible standards aligns with BCI’s ongoing efforts to support access to quality, comparable ESG data across global markets – which is integral for investment decision-making. It reinforces BCI’s commitment to responsible investing and advancing solutions that benefit our clients and strengthen the broader investment environment. 

Learn more about the partnership in the Net Purpose news release.