RPIA Sustainability Report - 2023

RPIA SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2023

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ESG Deep Dive: Rethinking Safety Metrics in Mining A Closer Look at the Culture of Harassment in Remote Mining Sites

Our Credit Research Team conducted an important analysis on the Mining sector, which revealed challenging gaps in ESG metrics and standards for the industry. This paper takes a closer look at the culture of harassment in remote mining sites and analyzes the challenges and gaps regarding diversity targets and safety metrics in the industry from an ESG investing perspective.

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Putting the ā€œGā€ Back in ESG The Importance of ESG Engagements by Fixed Income Investors

The failure of ESG darling, SVB, prompted an important discussion on the importance of making governance considerations a priority. Fixed income investors have growing influence to engage with issuers and strengthen governance practices. Our paper highlights a few key takeaways for bond investors, including what went wrong with SVB and an example of our approach when engaging with issuers on governance factors.

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Value vs. Values The Evolution of ESG Considerations for Pension Plan Investments

Over the past several years, pension funds have been thrust into the center of the ESG debate due to the influence they have on the actions and practices of large corporations as large stewards of capital. In our article published in The Observer by the Association of Canadian Pension Management (ACPM), we highlight the spectrum of approaches that Plans have taken and how ESG integration complements ā€“ rather than compromises on ā€“ investment performance.

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