| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 58.84 |
| Liaison | Paulina Szlachta |
| Submission Date | May 6, 2024 |
St. Lawrence College
PA-9: Committee on Investor Responsibility
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.00 / 2.00 |
Jadon
Hook Sustainability Officer Facilities Management Services |
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Does the institution have a formally established and active committee on investor responsibility (CIR) or equivalent body?:
No
The charter or mission statement of the CIR or other body which reflects social and environmental concerns or a brief description of how the CIR is tasked to address social and environmental concerns:
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Does the CIR include academic staff representation?:
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Does the CIR include non-academic staff representation?:
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Does the CIR include student representation?:
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Members of the CIR, including affiliations and role:
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None
Examples of CIR actions during the previous three years:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The college does not have a CIR. However, our external investment managers incorporate the following ESG integration and active ownership across all of their strategies:
o ESG factors are an important part of their bottom-up analysis
o Vote all proxies and engage with management over ESG issues that impact the business
o Support for Responsible Investing Organizations
o Member of Canadian Coalition for Good Governancesince 2003CEO Jim Gilliand joined E & S Committee in July 2021
o Signatory of Principles for Responsible Investment since 2013
o Sponsor of events and research of Shareholder Associate for Research & Education
o Subscribe to research of MSCI ESG Ratings since 2017
o Founding participant of Climate Engagement Canada since October 2021
The College’s investment policy includes the following clause:
1.2 Environmental, Social and Governance Principles
Consistent with achieving the applicable investment objectives set forth herein, the College’s investment policy will be implemented within a framework predicated on incorporating environmental, social and governance factors as core components of decision-making and risk management. This includes engagement; proxy voting; and evaluation of the economic merits of current and potential investments taking into account governance practices, environmental or social impact, and regulatory and reputational risks.
Our College board of governors reviews and approves the College’s investment policy annually.
o ESG factors are an important part of their bottom-up analysis
o Vote all proxies and engage with management over ESG issues that impact the business
o Support for Responsible Investing Organizations
o Member of Canadian Coalition for Good Governancesince 2003CEO Jim Gilliand joined E & S Committee in July 2021
o Signatory of Principles for Responsible Investment since 2013
o Sponsor of events and research of Shareholder Associate for Research & Education
o Subscribe to research of MSCI ESG Ratings since 2017
o Founding participant of Climate Engagement Canada since October 2021
The College’s investment policy includes the following clause:
1.2 Environmental, Social and Governance Principles
Consistent with achieving the applicable investment objectives set forth herein, the College’s investment policy will be implemented within a framework predicated on incorporating environmental, social and governance factors as core components of decision-making and risk management. This includes engagement; proxy voting; and evaluation of the economic merits of current and potential investments taking into account governance practices, environmental or social impact, and regulatory and reputational risks.
Our College board of governors reviews and approves the College’s investment policy annually.
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