Responsible Investing

Long-term, sustainable economic growth necessitates responsible stewardship of natural resources, and firms embedding these considerations into their operations benefit from improved resource efficiency, adherence to regulatory requirements and shifting consumer preferences. Moreover, climate change is one of the most significant risks facing the world and its complexity requires innovative thinking to find solutions. As the world transitions to new energy sources and is impacted by extreme weather events, keeping environmental considerations at the forefront of investment decision-making is key to long-term success.

When workplaces lag on health and safety, labour or diversity practices, this can impact their reputation, performance and ability to attract and retain talent. We advocate for responsible treatment of human capital and communities, and are committed to supporting inclusion and equitable treatment of underrepresented groups within our organization, at our investee companies and in the broader business community.

As a long-term investor, OPTrust believes that good governance practices contribute to stronger long-term performance and enhance shareholder value. We actively exercise our voting rights for public securities held within our portfolios according to OPTrust's Proxy Voting Guidelines. The Guidelines outline our expectations on topics such as board composition, executive compensation, shareholder rights and the disclosure of ESG information.

In our private markets investments we hold more substantial ownership stakes, granting us governance rights and board representation that allow us to play a more active role in asset management.