Building momentum for a Just Transition in Canada
RI Canada 2024, the region’s leading sustainable investment conference, will bring together 300+ asset owners, investment managers, banks, financial regulators, and data providers from across Canada who are looking to play a meaningful role in the journey to a sustainable, net-zero economy.
Canada’s premier RI event is set to be even bigger than ever – providing a unique opportunity to flesh out new ideas with fellow senior industry peers from across the region, and share cutting-edge sustainability thinking to navigate the rapidly evolving Canadian responsible investment landscape.
In addition, join 100+ industry-leading asset owners to gain insight into their ESG allocation strategies and preferences for 2024 and beyond.
Key sessions in 2024
Fireside chat: The evolution of the CSO
Join Alanna Boyd (top left), Chief Sustainability Officer, Sun Life; Michael Kelly (top right), Chief Legal & Sustainability Officer, OMERS; Bertrand Millot (bottom left), Head of Sustainability, CDPQ; and Moderator Gina Gambetta (bottom right), Senior Reporter, Responsible Investor for a compelling fireside chat into the evolving role of the CSO in today’s responsible investment landscape.
Green horizons: Navigating transition finance in Canada
Join Stephanie Chow-Ashton (top left), Managing Director, Transition Finance, GFANZ; Jennifer Livingstone (top right), Vice President, Climate Strategy, RBC; Barbara Zvan (bottom left), President and CEO, University Pension Plan; and Moderator Bruce B. Simpson (bottom right), Partner, AgeTech Capital to discuss transition finance and its essential role in Canada’s economy.
The future of ESG regulation and Canada’s standards development
Join David Andrews (top left), Senior Legal Counsel – Investments, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan; Scott Morrison (top right), Partner, Sustainability Reporting and Assurance, PwC; Jo-Anne Matear (bottom left), Head of Sustainable Finance, Ontario Securities Commission; and Alyson Slater (bottom right), Head of Sustainable Investment Canada, Public Markets, Manulife Investment Management to discuss how Canadian regulators are aligning ESG taxonomy with international standards and balancing requirements with global competitiveness.
What’s new in 2024?
- Navigating transition finance in Canada: What comes next?
- Incorporating Indigenous perspectives into investment strategies
- Sustainable Finance and Green Investment Bonds
- Regulatory and Policy Developments: How are investors preparing
- Biodiversity and nature: Navigating data collection and stakeholder expectations
- Investing in net-zero: Aligning investments with the 1.5°C pathway
- Social investment: Risks, challenges, and opportunities
- Effective engagement: Stewardship and escalation strategies
- Sustainability standards and disclosure frameworks
Snapshot of attendees:
Meet responsible investment leaders including:
Hear direct from the industry:
Why should you attend?
Asset Managers
Hear from industry leaders on the latest ESG investing strategies and sustainability efforts within Canada’s responsible investment landscape, including how investors are preparing for regulatory and policy developments, sustainability standards and disclosure frameworks, and the essential role of transition finance in Canada’s economy.
Meet asset owners looking to increase their exposure to sustainable investments and discover their allocation strategies and preferences.
Asset Owners
Connect with fellow socially responsible investors from across the industry at the region’s #1 ESG event focused on topics at the forefront of Canada’s evolving responsible investment landscape. Dive into the benefits of incorporating Indigenous perspectives into impact investment strategies, investing in net-zero, the risks, challenges, and opportunities within social investments, and much more.
Service Providers
Gain valuable insights into the future of ESG regulation and Canada’s standards development, preparing for standardized sustainability disclosure requirements, and more. Interested in showcasing your solutions in front of the most influential names in Canada’s sustainable investing space? Access the sponsorship prospectus and fill in the enquiry form to find out more about partnership opportunities at the event.
Apply for a complimentary asset owner pass
Complimentary investor passes are limited to foundations, endowments, trusts, insurance companies, single family offices, sovereign wealth funds and pension funds who are actively making fund commitments and do not engage in third-party fundraising activities or collect fees for advisory/consulting services.
Please register your interest and a member of our team will be in touch to confirm your eligibility.
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Responsible Investor Canada provides an opportunity to make connections with an exclusive audience of ESG and sustainable finance decision makers. Share your solutions, collaborate and network with senior-level executives through bespoke sponsorship packages to meet your 2024 business goals.
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Agenda
Responsible Investor Canada 2024 - Day One - Wednesday 11th
Networking
08:00 - 09:00
Registration and refreshments
Plenary
08:55 - 09:00
Opening remarks
Gina Gambetta
Gina Gambetta, Senior Reporter, Responsible Investor
09:00 - 09:50
Plenary 1: Green horizons: Navigating transition finance in Canada
Bruce Simpson,
Stephanie Chow-Ashton,
Julie Segal,
Barbara Zvan
- Defining transition finance and its essential role in Canada’s economy
- How can transition finance be deployed credibly?
- How do Canada’s strategies and investments in the energy transition compare with those of the USA and Europe?
- Is transition finance compatible with net zero commitments?
Moderator: Bruce B. Simpson, GP, Agetech Capital
Barbara Zvan, President and CEO, University Pension Plan Ontario (UPP)
Stephanie Chow-Ashton, Managing Director, Transition Finance, GFANZ
Julie Segal, Senior Program Manager Climate Finance, Environmental Defence
09:50 - 10:05
Keynote: Preparing for standardized sustainability disclosure requirements in Canada
Gina Gambetta,
Bruce Marchand
The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) released the first draft Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDSs) for public comment earlier this year, with the goal of bringing the global baseline established by the International Sustainability Standards Board to Canada. Since the public consultation closed in June, the Board has assessed and deliberated the feedback they heard from Canadians. Join CSSB Chair Charles-Antoine St-Jean for a discussion on feedback the CSSB received, what the CSSB has been talking about since the public consultation closed, and what investors should be prepared for when the final standards are released.
Moderator: Gina Gambetta, Senior Reporter, Responsible Investor
Bruce Marchand, Interim Chair, Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB)
10:05 - 10:55
Plenary 2: The future of ESG regulation and Canada's standards development
Catherine McCall,
David Andrews,
Jo-Anne Matear,
Scott Morrison,
Alyson Slater
- Canada’s taxonomy progress
- CSSB: What are the next steps?
- How are international ESG standards, such as the CSRD and the SEC’s proposed climate disclosure rules, influencing Canadian ESG reporting and regulation?
- How can Canadian regulators balance the need for robust ESG standards whilst maintaining global competitiveness?
- How does the Canadian regulatory landscape currently accommodate the concept of double materiality in sustainability reporting?
Moderator: Catherine McCall, CEO, Canadian Coalition for Good Governance
David Andrews, Senior Legal Counsel, Investments, HOOPP
Scott Morrison, Partner, Sustainability Reporting & Assurance, PWC
Jo-Anne Matear, Head of Sustainable Finance, Ontario Securities Commission
Alyson Slater, Head of Sustainable Investment Canada, Public Markets, Manulife Investment Management
Alyson Slater
Head of Sustainable Investment Canada, Public Markets, Manulife Investment Management
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Networking
10:55 - 11:25
Networking break
Plenary
11:25 - 11:55
Fireside chat: The evolution of the CSO
Gina Gambetta,
Bertrand Millot,
Michael Kelly,
Alanna Boyd
Moderator: Gina Gambetta, Senior Reporter, Responsible Investor
Bertrand Millot, Head of Sustainability, CDPQ
Michael Kelly, Chief Legal & Sustainability Officer, OMERS
Alanna Boyd, Chief Sustainability Officer, Sun Life
11:55 - 12:40
Plenary 3: Climate-biodiversity nexus: Closing the gap with sustainable investment
Gina Gambetta,
Lovey Sidhu,
James Snider,
Joy Williams
- How is the TNFD framework being integrated in Canada? What can investors learn from early adopters?
- How to leverage data for a nature positive investment?
- How does nature and biodiversity support net-zero? What are the challenges and opportunities within the context of transition finance?
Moderator: Gina Gambetta, Senior Reporter, Responsible Investor
Joy Williams, Executive Director, GFANZ
James Snider, VP, Science, Knowledge and Innovation, WWF Canada
Lovey Sidhu, Sustainable Investment Specialist, Mercer
Joy Williams
Executive Director, Financial Institution Net-zero Transition Plans, Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ)
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12:40 - 13:30
Plenary 4: Driving the next phase of the energy transition
Susan McGeachie,
Dr Maryam Golnaraghi,
Amy Hepburn,
Sandra Odendahl,
Kimberly Randle,
Lindsey Walton
- How is the TNFD framework being integrated in Canada? What can investors learn from early adopters?
- How to leverage data for a nature positive investment?
- How does nature and biodiversity support net-zero? What are the challenges and opportunities within the context of transition finance?
Moderator: Susan McGeachie, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Global Climate Finance Accelerator
Amy Hepburn, CEO, Investor Leadership Network (ILN)
Sandra Odendahl, Senior Vice President & Head of Sustainability, Diversity & Social Impact, BDC
Maryam Golnaraghi, Director, Climate Change & Environment, The Geneva Association
Lindsey Walton, Director of Americas, PRI
Kimberly Randle, CEO and Founder, FairSupply
Sandra Odendahl
Senior Vice President and Head, Sustainability, Diversity & Social Impact, BDC
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Networking
13:30 - 14:20
Lunch
Stream A
14:20 - 15:05
A1: Decarbonization and credit markets
Siddharth Samarth,
Paula Luff,
Olaf Weber,
Daniel Simunac
- How can investors ensure investments contribute to Canada’s decarbonization goals?
- How can credit markets be leveraged more effectively to finance decarbonization?
- What are the biggest challenges and opportunities in scaling up green financing in Canada? How do these compare globally?
- Canada’s provincial carbon markets – how can we ensure their integrity and effectiveness?
- What role do private credit markets play in ESG investing and sustainable finance?
Moderator: Siddharth Samarth, Managing Director & Head, Sustainable Finance, CIBC Capital Markets
Paula Luff, Director of Sustainability Research and Engagement, DSC Meridian Capital
Olaf Weber, Professor, CIBC Chair in Sustainable Finance, Schulich School of Business
Daniel Simunac, Co-CEO, Stonebridge Financial
15:05 - 15:20
Networking break
15:20 - 16:05
A2: Greenwashing vs greenhushing: Assessing the impact of Bill C-59
Alison Joutsi,
Tyson Dyck,
Emily Partington,
Meghan Harris-Ngae
- How does Bill C-59 fit into Canada’s anti-greenwashing regulatory landscape?
- What are the implications of the bill for Canadian corporates and investors?
- Is there a risk that Canadian corporates will embrace greenhushing?
- Are Canadian policymakers doing enough to combat greenwashing in the financial sector?
Moderator: Alison Joutsi, Principal, ESG Global Advisors
Tyson Dyck, Partner, Torys LLP
Emily Partington, Managing Director, Quinn+Partners
Meghan Harris-Ngae, Partner, National Sustainability Strategy & Transformation, PwC Canada
16:05 - 16:15
Short turnaround break
16:15 - 17:00
A3: ESG Data: Enhancing the investment strategy
Audrie Chad,
Will Relle,
Olaf Weber,
Mandira Reddy
- How is ESG data incorporated into responsible investment decisions? How does this differ in private vs public markets?
- Quantity vs quality: what steps are being used to improve data verification and assurance processes?
- How has ESG data in private markets evolved with the emergence of the ESG Data Convergence Initiative?
- How are investors needs changing on ESG data?
- Global ESG reporting and disclosure and what this means for data users and providers
Moderator: Audrie Chad, Director of Research, Global Risk Institute
Will Relle, Director, ESG, Harbourvest
Olaf Weber, Professor, CIBC Chair in Sustainable Finance, Schulich School of Business
Mandira Reddy, Director, Capricorn Investment Group
Stream B
14:20 - 15:05
B1: Social responsibility: Risks, challenges, and opportunities
Bob Dannhauser,
Ryan Clancy,
Lila Han,
Andrea Nemtin,
Manon Salomez
- What are the social risks that investors should be thinking about?
- How can investors help alleviate social issues such as DEI, housing crisis, and aging demographics?
- How are investors measuring and reporting on the social impact of their investments?
- How can sustainable investments positively contribute to social goals?
- What are the main challenges of integrating social responsibility into investment decisions?
Moderator: Bob Dannhauser, Senior Advisor, Shift
Andrea Nemtin, Chief Executive Officer, SI Canada
Lila Han, Director, Sustainable Investing, OMERS
Ryan Clancy, Head of Impact Management, Rally Assets
Manon Salomez, ESG Analyst, Mirova
15:05 - 15:20
Networking break
15:20 - 16:05
B2: Investing in nature: Opportunities in biodiversity
Gina Gambetta,
Maya Saryyeva,
Paige Olmsted,
Geneviève Grenon,
Jeff Briggs
- What innovative financial instruments and models have shown promise in funding biodiversity conservation efforts? How can these models be scaled or adapted for different contexts?
- What are the primary risks and challenges investors face when integrating biodiversity considerations into their portfolios, and how can these be mitigated?
- What are the emerging trends in nature finance, and how should investors position themselves to take advantage of these?
- How can investors adopt a nature-positive strategy in the portfolio?
Moderator: Gina Gambetta, Senior Reporter, Responsible Investor
Maya Saryyeva, Interim Executive Director, Institute for Sustainable Finance
Paige Olmsted, Conservation Finance Specialist, Nature Investment Hub
Geneviève Grenon, Responsible Investment Senior Advisor, Biodiversity Expert, Desjardins Global Asset Management Jeff Briggs, Managing Director, North America, New Forests
16:05 - 16:15
Short turnaround break
16:15 - 17:00
B3: Proxy voting: Making your votes count
Thomas Estinès,
Valerie Cecchini,
Sarah Couturier-Tanoh,
Ajit Singh
- Vote pre-disclosure: What are the challenges with gaining traction behind certain votes?
- What elements make a shareholder proposal more likely to be supported by a majority of investors?
- Shareholder proposal fatigue
- Workers’ rights proposals and their impact
- Key takeaways from 2024 proxy season
Moderator: Thomas Estinès, Co-CEO, GIR
Sarah Couturier-Tanoh, Director of Shareholder Advocacy, SHARE
Valérie Cecchini, Managing Partner, BOREALIS Global Asset Management
Ajit Singh, Senior Associate – ESG & Proxy Voting, BMO Global Asset Management
17:00 - 18:00
Networking drinks
18:00 - 18:00
End of day one
Agenda
Responsible Investor Canada 2024 - Day Two - Thursday 12th
Networking
08:00 - 09:00
Registration and refreshments
Plenary
08:30 - 09:30
Interactive roundtable discussions
Susan McGeachie,
Sean Hackett,
Wanfeng Zhou,
Colin Saravanamuttoo,
Audrie Chad,
Thomas Estinès
- Investment opportunities in industrial decarbonization
Susan McGeachie, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Global Climate Finance Accelerator
- Mitigating risk through methane management
Sean Hackett, Senior Manager, Energy Transition, EDF
- Transition Today: Climate-related decisions in asset allocation and investment
Wanfeng Zhou, Sr Sustainable Investment Consultant, Mercer
- The cow in the room: addressing industrial animal agriculture is a necessity for climate mitigation
Colin Saravanamuttoo, Executive Director and Canada Country Director, World Animal Protection Canada
- Neurodiversity as a Competitive Advantage in Sustainable Finance
Audrie Chad, Director of Research, Global Risk Institute
- Proxy fights: Decoding the risks and rewards for investors
Thomas Estinès, Co-CEO, Groupe Investissement Responsable
Colin Saravanamuttoo
Executive Director and Canada Country Director-World Animal Protection, World Animal Protection
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09:30 - 09:40
Short networking break
Stream A
09:40 - 10:25
A4: What makes a credible transition plan?
Katherine Short,
Youssef Aroub,
Jonathan Laski,
Dana Krechowicz ,
Andreas Ross
- Transition funds: What are the challenges and opportunities in financing transition plans?
- Assessing transition plans and tracking progress
- The role of carbon pricing and offsets in transition plans
- Integrating nature into net-zero transition plans
- How can cross-sector collaboration enhance the effectiveness of transition plans?
Moderator: Katherine Short, Associate Director, Sustainable Investing, OMERS
Youssef Aroub, Senior Principal, Sustainable Investing, IMCO
Jonathan Laski, Director, Sustainable Finance, PWC
Dana Krechowicz, Director, Sustainable Finance, Global Risk Institute
Andreas Ross, Head of New Product Research and Development, ZAIS Group
Youssef Aroub
Senior Principal - Sustainable Investing, Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO)
Read bio
10:25 - 10:45
Networking break
10:45 - 11:30
A5: Navigating climate risk and materiality in Canada
Bruce B. Simpson,
George Fan,
Alison Schneider,
Ryan Ness
- What are the best strategies to assess and manage climate risks in the portfolio?
- How should investors approach asset valuation and risk assessment differently to protect their investments?
- Physical risk vs transition risk
Moderator: Bruce Simpson, GP, Agetech Capital
Alison Schneider, Canadian Representative, CERES and Principal, Encompass ESG Corp.
Ryan Ness, Director, Adaptation, Canadian Institute for Climate Choices
George Fan, VP, National Nat Cat & Climate Risk Lead, Marsh Advisory, Marsh Canada Limited
11:30 - 11:35
Short turnaround break
11:35 - 12:20
A6: ESG bonds: Diversifying beyond green
Susan McGeachie,
Guillaume Bellavance,
Magali Gable,
Ian Howard,
Melissa Menzies
- Green Bond Framework – Are green bonds supporting the transition? How can Canada optimize the use of green bonds and loans to fund its transition to a sustainable economy?
- What are the potential risks and rewards associated with sustainable bonds that invest in nuclear power?
- How is the Canadian market addressing the risk of ‘greenwashing’ in bond issuances, and what mechanisms are in place to ensure authenticity?
- Social bonds and a just transition: How are Indigenous communities and projects being integrated into the sustainable bond market in Canada?
Moderator: Susan McGeachie, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Global Climate Finance Accelerator
Melissa Menzies, Director, Sustainable Finance, Scotiabank
Magali Gable, Sustainable Finance, BMO Financial Group
Ian Howard, Director of Climate Services, Climate Bonds Initiative
Guillaume Bellavanca, Assistant Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income, Fiera Capital
Stream B
09:40 - 10:25
B4: Sustainable agriculture and food systems
Gina Gambetta,
Colin Saravanamuttoo,
Toby Heaps
- Exploring the investment potential and impact strategies
- In what ways can agricultural practices contribute to the energy transition beyond just adopting renewable energy sources?
- Emissions Disclosure – How can we further reduce emissions in food supply chains?
- Addressing the material risks of intensive animal agriculture en route to net-zero
Moderator: Gina Gambetta, Senior Reporter, Responsible Investor
Colin Saravanamuttoo, Executive Director and Canada Country Director, World Animal Protection Canada
Toby Heaps, Co-founder, Corporate Knights
10:25 - 10:45
Networking break
10:45 - 11:30
B5: Benefits of Indigenous investments
Karen Bird,
Fred Di Blasio,
Karen Restoule,
Jody Anderson
- Understanding landscape of opportunities
- What are the associated risks? And how can we mitigate these
- Engaging with First Nations companies – How can investors build a better relationship
- Indigenous Investments = social impact
Moderated by Karen Restoule, Vice President, Crestview Strategy
Karen Bird, Chief Capital Officer, Indigenous Impact Investment Circle
Fred Di Blasio, CEO and Managing Partner, Longhouse Capital Partners
Jody Anderson, Strategy & Partnerships Advisor, First Nation Finance Authority
11:30 - 11:35
Short turnaround break
11:35 - 12:20
B6: Human rights and the supply chain
Bob Dannhauser,
Juana Lee,
Michelle Albanese,
Kimberly Randle,
Jillian Clapham
- Managing supply chain risk: the challenges for investors
- Bill S-211: what are the biggest challenges in achieving compliance?
- How can companies go beyond mere compliance to actively promote human rights?
- What role does data play in managing human rights risks in supply chains, and how can investors and companies improve their data collection and analysis practices?
Bob Dannhauser, Senior Advisor, Shift
Juana Lee, Associate Director, Corporate Engagement, SHARE
Michelle Albanese, Director, ESG and Responsible Supply Chain, Upswing Solutions
Kimberly Randle, CEO and Founder, FairSupply
Jillian Clapham, Director ESG Strategy & Transformation, PwC
Juana Lee
Associate Director - Corporate Engagement, Shareholder Association for Research and Education (SHARE)
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Networking
12:20 - 13:05
Lunch
Plenary
13:05 - 13:20
Keynote: Globally comparable sustainability information
Gina Gambetta,
Jingdong Hua
The ISSB standards are designed to provide a global baseline that covers the information that is material to investors globally. With IOSCO’s endorsement and more than 20 jurisdictions progressing towards the adoption or other use of ISSB Standards, more than ever, the global investors are at the closest to comparable, consistent and reliable sustainability-related information.
Moderator: Gina Gambetta, Senior Reporter, Responsible Investor
Jingdong Hua, International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Vice-Chair, IFRS Foundation
13:20 - 14:10
Plenary 5: Effective engagement strategies for sustainable investing in Canada
Gina Gambetta,
Polina Sims,
Matt Price,
Pratima Divgi,
Delaney Greig
- Active ownership vs passive ownership
- How do you achieve impact in engagement and measure success?
- Brown stripping vs engagement: How are Canadian investors engaging with the oil and gas sector?
- How has the landscape of Canadian engagement evolved in recent years?
Moderator: Gina Gambetta, Senior Reporter, Responsible Investor
Polina Sims, Managing Director, Head of Investment Strategy, Sustainability, and Asset Management, IMCO
Matt Price, Executive Director, Investors for Paris Compliance
Pratima Divgi, Head of Capital Markets, North America, CDP
Delaney Greig, Director, Investor Stewardship, University Pension Plan Ontario
Polina Sims
Managing Director - Head of Investment Strategy, Sustainability and Asset Management, Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO)
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14:10 - 15:00
Plenary 6: Investing in zero: Finances and strategies of climate change
Adam Scott,
Bonnie Foley-Wong,
Katharine Preston,
Alex Side
- Scale of investment necessary to reach 1.5C: What are the challenges and opportunities for investors?
- How are asset owners approaching provincial decarbonization efforts in their portfolios?
- What is keeping investment senior leadership up at night in 2024?
- How are asset owners and asset managers coping with growing geopolitical uncertainties? What challenges are they facing?
Moderator: Adam Scott, Executive Director, Shift: Action for Pension Wealth and Planet Health
Alex Side, Senior Principal, IMCO Infrastructure
Katharine Preston, Vice President, Sustainable Investing, OMERS
Bonnie Foley-Wong, Sustainable Investment Leader, Mercer
Alex Side
Senior Principal, IMCO Infrastructure (Investment Management Corporation of Ontario)
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15:00 - 15:00
End of conference
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Senior Director, Stewardship & ESG, GPIF
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ESG Lead, PGGM
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Build lasting relationships and compare best practices with your peers.
Responsible Investor Canada will return to the Chelsea Hotel Toronto in September. Join over 300 top-level investors, fund managers and sustainable finance professionals for two days of networking at the must-attend event to learn, share, and debate ESG opportunities and challenges.
Building relationships at RI Canada isn’t just about exchanging business cards; it’s about finding common ground and shared goals. Collaborations forged here can be the cornerstone of future projects and initiatives.
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Meet industry thought-leaders
Connect with the ESG community at the forefront of shaping sustainable finance in Canada. Engage with investment professionals, regulators, academics, NGOs, and lawyers who are driving meaningful change in the industry.
15+ hours networking
Connect in-person with the ESG community at our interactive workshops, panels, private breakfasts, debates, and evening drinks reception. Every moment at RI Canada is a chance to forge valuable connections.
Connect with Canadian asset owners
Hear from asset owners who are looking to increase their exposure to sustainable investments and financial products. Past asset owner attendees include AXA, Canada Post Corporation Pension Plan, CDPQ, HOOP, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, United Church of Canada, and many more.
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Be recognised as driving the future of sustainable finance
Responsible Investor Canada provides an opportunity to make connections with an exclusive audience of ESG and sustainable finance decision makers. Share your solutions, collaborate and network with senior-level executives through bespoke sponsorship packages to meet your 2024 business goals.
Accommodation
Should you require accommodation for Responsible Investor Canada 2022, please use the link below to find hotels in the local area.
Asset owners at RI Canada 2024
The Responsible Investor Canada provides an unrivalled platform for asset owners investing in ESG and sustainable finance.
A limited number of complimentary passes for the event are available for asset owners. Check out the benefits of joining the conference and learn who among your peers attends. Apply for a complimentary pass for you or your team now.
What to expect?
Network with your peers
Enrich your network, build lasting relationships, and exchange valuable perspectives with your investor peers through investor-only breakfasts, networking breaks, lunches and much more.
Gain expert insights
Hear from our industry-leading speaker line-up, discover the latest trends and stay aligned with future innovations in the market.
Stay aligned to developments and opportunities
Discover remarkable investment opportunities and leverage ESG expertise focused on regulation, human rights, biodiversity, net zero and more.
Meet with the best and brightest funds
Connect and arrange one-to-one meetings with the biggest and best ESG managers in the market.
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Complimentary investor passes are limited to foundations, endowments, trusts, insurance companies, single family offices, sovereign wealth funds and pension funds who are actively making fund commitments and do not engage in third-party fundraising activities or collect fees for advisory/consulting services.
Please register your interest and a member of our team will be in touch to confirm your eligibility.
For more information on the agenda or speaking opportunities, please contact Finlay Eglinton.
Finlay.eglinton@pei.group | +44 (0)203 879 3893
Youssef Aroub
Senior Principal - Sustainable Investing, Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO)
Geneviève Grenon
Responsible Investment Senior Advisor, Biodiversity Expert, Desjardins Global Asset Management
Juana Lee
Associate Director - Corporate Engagement, Shareholder Association for Research and Education (SHARE)
Colin Saravanamuttoo
Executive Director and Canada Country Director-World Animal Protection, World Animal Protection
Polina Sims
Managing Director - Head of Investment Strategy, Sustainability and Asset Management, Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO)
Joy Williams
Executive Director, Financial Institution Net-zero Transition Plans, Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ)
Accommodation
Rooms are available to book at a discounted rate at the Chelsea Hotel where the event is taking place. Please book your room via the link below. The discounted rate is available until 12 August.
Guests may also call the hotel directly, toll-free at 1-800-CHELSEA (243-5732) or 416-595-1975.
These individuals must identify themselves as part of the “RI Canada 2024 Room Block or Res ID: PEI091024” and call prior to the cut-off date of Monday, August 12, 2024, to take advantage of your discounted group rate.