Amy Carroll
As diversity, equity and inclusion grows in prominence, more standardised metrics are likely to evolve.
Instilling the right ethos throughout the portfolio represents both a challenge and an opportunity for fund managers.
Fund managers must first decide the extent of their diversity, equity and inclusion ambitions – and why DE&I is important to them.
The ability to advance a sustainable energy agenda is linked to advances on diversity and inclusion ambitions.
Evidence of a positive correlation is plentiful in the corporate world.
Lenders may not be making board appointments, but they still wield power when it comes to influencing DE&I in their portfolios, says Alona Gornick, managing director at Churchill Asset Management.
The co-founder of Greenworks Lending, Alexandra Cooley, recounts her experiences of launching a business as a female entrepreneur.
Investors are increasingly willing to walk away from funds that lag in DE&I.
As a global investment group, CDPQ is getting tough on DE&I, says executive vice-president and head of investments in Quebec and stewardship investing, Kim Thomassin.
Younger team members give their take on the importance of DE&I and the challenges that remain.