Responsible
Investing
At Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group we recognize that ESG factors may have an impact on investment performance across a range of time horizons and asset classes. As a result, many of our investment teams research the ESG risks and opportunities of their investments and engage with company management on related issues.
For more information on how our investment teams incorporate and engage in ESG issues, visit our affiliates’ websites.
Environmental, Social & Governance
in investment as having two dimensions.
The second, active ownership refers to how we influence investees to address ESG issues through engagement, proxy voting and collaboration with other investors and advocacy organizations.
Corporate Social Responsibility
We want to be responsible corporate citizens, which means having a positive impact on the communities where we live and work. In pursuit of this, we are continuously looking for ways to review and improve our programs and processes, so they align with the values of the people who work here and so we can support our community.
We’re committed to:
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
- The health and wellness of our employees
- Environmentally sustainable business practices
- Giving back to our communities through volunteering and our CC&L Foundation.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) contributes to the vibrancy and excellence of our work environment, ultimately strengthening our business. We value what makes you unique and want to embrace the people and communities we are part of.
Associations
Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group is a member of the
following professional organizations.
The following CC&L Financial Group affiliates are signatories to the UN PRI:
- Baker, Gilmore & Associates
- Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management
- Connor Clark & Lunn Private Capital
- Global Alpha Capital Management
- NS Partners
- PCJ Investment Counsel
- Vergent Asset Management
- Scheer, Rowlett & Associates Investment Management Ltd.
In 2019 CC&L Financial Group became members of the International Corporate Governance Network, an investor-led organization that promotes effective standards of corporate governance and investor stewardship to advance efficient markets and sustainable economies worldwide.
The following CC&L Financial Group affiliates are members of the CCGG.
- Connor, Clark & Lunn
Investment Management - PCJ Investment Counsel
The RIA is Canada’s industry association for responsible investment, with members collectively managing over $20 trillion in assets.
The following CC&L Financial Group affiliates are supporters of the TCFD:
- Global Alpha Capital Management
- Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management
CC&L Financial Group represents the following affiliates as a founding participant of CEC:
- Connor, Clark & Lunn
Investment Management - PCJ Investment Counsel
- Scheer, Rowlett & Associates
Investment Management
Through their support and commitment to AFOA Canada, Corporate Members contribute directly towards capacity building in Indigenous finance, management and governance in Canada, and towards Indigenous social and economic prosperity.