SRI

Why one fund company won’t dump fossil fuels

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.

By Doug Watt |June 4, 2015

3 min read

Market Insights

SRI index launched

S&P Dow Jones Indices, RobecoSAM and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) have launched the S&P/TSX 60 ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) index.

By Staff |June 17, 2014

1 min read

Industry

AGF tobacco transfer troubles advisors

Some advisors are accusing AGF Investments of botching a fund transfer, raising questions about the company’s commitment to socially responsible investing.

By Doug Watt |June 13, 2014

3 min read

Industry

TD bank first to offer green bonds

TD Bank Group has issued green bonds.

By Staff |April 1, 2014

1 min read

Industry

Corporate responsibility reporting gains traction

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.

By Staff |December 9, 2013

2 min read

Industry

MaRS launches SRI platform

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.

By Staff |September 19, 2013

1 min read

Industry