Home Products & Services Platform Market Expertise & Consulting About Contact Blog Secure Site Client Support Home / Responsible Investment / What is Responsible Investment? Your quick guide to responsible investment What is responsible investment? Responsible Investment is an investing approach that takes into consideration Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors, as well as the long-term financial health of the market. It has two goals: maximizing positive impact and financial growth. More and more investors are choosing this approach, because they believe (as we do) that true long-term sustainable growth is created by a well-governed network where environmental, social and economic systems work together as one. 7 / 10 Canadian investors say they’re interested in responsible investing 50.6% of all professionally-managed assets in Canada are now in responsible investments $2.13 trillion in Responsible Investment assets are now under management in Canada Download our RI Q&A What is ESG Environmental How does a company help protect our environment? This includes: Sustainability practices Waste and pollution levels Greenhouse gas emissions Social How does a company treat its people and community? This includes: Working conditions Recruitment inclusion & diversity Impact on local communities Governance How does a company govern itself sustainably? This includes: Executive & employee compensation Management structure & diversity Tax strategy Why ESG risks matter to Central 1 & our clients? Corporate Issuers Companies that incorporate ESG factors are shown to have lower cost of capital, deliver higher shareholder value and less market risk. Investors A growing number of investors are using ESG factors in their investment decisions and they expect more transparency from companies about their practices, including how they reduce ESG risks. Credit Unions Social attitudes are evolving. Credit union members are paying increasing attention to environmental and social issues, and they want their financial institution to show that they care too. Want to learn more about responsible investment, our commitment and approach to it? Download our RI Q&A Need more information on Responsible Investment? Contact Us Privacy Statement Security Legal Accessibility Careers Stay on top of “what’s happening" with THE HUB SUBSCRIBE NOW Copyright 2021 Central 1 Credit Union. All rights reserved