ESG Memberships

In our commitment to ESG, RPIA has memberships and affiliations with various ESG organizations, which are leading the way to achieve positive change for the environment, social causes, and governance. As a member of the following organizations, RPIA will contribute to enhancing ESG integration practices in Canada and around the world.

UN Principles for Responsible Investing

As a signatory of the internationally-recognized United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI), organizations can publicly demonstrate their commitment to responsible investment and place it at the heart of a global community seeking to build a more sustainable financial system.

FSB Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures

The FSB Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) aims to help companies understand what financial markets want from disclosures to measure and respond to climate change risks and encourage firms to align their disclosures with investors’ needs.

30% Club

The 30% Club’s mission is to reach at least 30% of representation of all women on all boards and C-suites. Business leadership is vital to the mission, taking the issue beyond a specialist diversity effort and integrating it into enterprise-wide strategy development.

United Way ILEO Charter

The United Way Inclusive Local Economic Opportunity (ILEO) Charter is committed to increasing economic opportunity that is shared and inclusive. We will take action to address growing economic disparity, which is one of the biggest challenges of our time.

Canadian Coalition for Good Governance

The Canadian Coalition for Good Governance (CCGG) promotes good governance practices in Canadian public companies and the improvement of the regulatory environment to best align the interests of boards and management with those of their shareholders, and to promote the efficiency and effectiveness of the Canadian capital markets.

The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board

The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) is a non-profit organization founded in 2011 that sets financial reporting standards and develops and disseminates sustainability accounting standards. As a member, we can partake in the organization's mission to help businesses around the world identify, manage, and report on the sustainability topics that matter most to their investors.

Climate Engagement Canada

Climate Engagement Canada (CEC) is a finance-led initiative that drives dialogue between finance and industry to promote a just transition to a net-zero economy. As a participant, we can be a part of CEC engagement activities that can help align Canada’s financial system with a low-carbon future.