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Responsible Investing
Invest in your future, and the planet’s.
Our approach to Responsible Investing (RI)
At Educators Financial Group, we believe that investments can do more than just deliver financial returns. With high environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards, our approach to Responsible Investing aims to create a brighter future for you, and for the planet.
Our investment sectors include: clean water, clean energy, health, education, climate action and more.
Responsible Investing is important to us. And, more than 80% of our clients agreed that responsible investing options are important to them*.
Introducing the Educators BrighterFuture Funds™
Educators BrighterFuture Bond Fund™
Invests primarily in Canadian corporate and government-issued bonds
Educators BrighterFuture Global Equity Fund™
Invests in equity securities of companies included in the S&P/TSX Composite and MSCI World Indexes
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What is Responsible Investing?
Responsible Investing is a strategy that aims to deliver financial return while driving positive environmental, social, and governance change (ESG).
To be considered “sustainable”, RI funds cover a range of approaches and use various strategies.
Responsible Investment Strategies
ESG Integration
Environmental, social, and governance practices are considered and integrated in the investment process
Active Ownership
Using shareholder rights to influence corporate behaviour
Exclusions and Screening
Companies are evaluated based on positive and negative screening criteria (e.g. social responsibility, tobacco industry)
Thematic and Impact
Investments are focused on a specific theme or made with the intention to generate positive social and environmental change
YES, I’d like to learn more about how my investments can align with my values
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* Educators Financial Group RI survey, August 2020