COP-ious pledges to transform climate finance?
"In October 2021, the Investor Leadership Network (ILN), in collaboration with The Rockefeller Foundation, released a Blended Finance Blueprint, proposing seven specific actions the blended finance community can take to reduce risk and increase sustainable investments...
COPing with the devil in the details
"In October 2021, the Investor Leadership Network (ILN), in collaboration with The Rockefeller Foundation, released a Blended Finance Blueprint, proposing seven specific actions the blended finance community can take to reduce risk and increase sustainable investments...
The Investor Leadership Network Launches New Toolkit to Help Integrate Physical Climate Risks into Investment Decisions
New resources and step-by-step approach help investors address direct and indirect physical risks and identify more climate resilient assets TORONTO | Nov. 3, 2021 –– The Investor Leadership Network (ILN) launched today a new resource to help investors address...
Finding the Right Blend
"Investors call for blended finance to play a larger role in supporting climate adaption and mitigation in emerging markets. A new report last week sent a sobering message to the great and the good getting set to converge on Glasgow for COP26. There will be much noise...
‘Blended finance’ must improve risk-return profile of investments, say institutional investors
"A USD9 trillion investor group has made a series of recommendations for channelling greater sums of private capital into ‘blended finance’, including projects to help emerging market countries reduce their carbon emissions." Read this article on Institutional Asset...
New Blueprint Provides Opportunities To Leverage Trillions of Dollars of Global Institutional Investors To Combat Climate Change
Investor Leadership Network and The Rockefeller Foundation advance recommendations to increase private investment and blended finance partnership ahead of the G20 and COP26 NEW YORK | October 4, 2021 — The Investor Leadership Network (ILN), a leading network of...
Investor Leadership Network Welcomes State Street Global Advisors As Official Member
The Investor Leadership Network (ILN) announced today that State Street Global Advisors has officially joined the collaborative group of global institutional investors, effective immediately. State Street Global Advisors brings $3.9 trillion of net assets under...
Achieving A Gender Just World: Thought Leaders Provide Actionable Ways To Break Through Equality’s Biggest Barriers
"'I often tell my four young children when they are confronted with an injustice that they have two choices: become part of the solution or remain part of the problem by being silent and complicit in a world that allows it to persist. The more we place women in...
Envisioning A Gender Just World: Global Thought Leaders Weigh In
"'In a gender equal world, people of all genders will have equal representation at the highest levels of decision making, whether that be in the courtroom, the political arena, the boardroom or through financial status. The words “boss” and “founder” will no longer be...
ILN Releases Blueprint to Help Drive Change in the Investment and Financial Sectors
Investor Leadership Network launches ‘state of the industry’ report on equity, diversity and inclusion. The Investor Leadership Network (ILN) today released its latest report, Creating a More Inclusive Economy: Practical insights from global institutional...
Large Institutions, Including AIMCo, OMERS, and CPP, Reveal Their Progress on Diversity
"Institutions that oversee $8 trillion in assets have implemented everything from data analysis programs to new executive incentives to achieve equity and inclusion goals." Read the full article from Institutional Investor.
Prince Charles brings together the CEOs of large global companies: together for the green challenge
[Translated from Italian] "So for one evening St James's Palace, in the heart of London, opened its doors to 300 international exponents of the business world: from designer Stella McCartney to the CEO of NatWest, Alison Rose, to the UK president for Cop26 Alok...
ESG Investing Announces Award Winners
"ESG Investing has announced the winners of its 2021 awards, celebrating the best in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) research, ratings, funds and products. MOST INNOVATIVE ESG INITIATIVE Runner-up: Investor Leadership Network" Read the full release on...
Investor Leadership Network Launches Second Edition of the Sustainable Infrastructure Fellowship Program
The Investor Leadership Network (ILN) is proud to announce the launch of its second annual Sustainable Infrastructure Fellowship Program. The program will be held virtually and begins today. The Fellowship Program is conducted by York University’s Schulich School of...
Investor Leadership Network takes further action in the fight against climate change
ILN launches toolkit to support investors decarbonize portfolios The Investor Leadership Network (ILN) today released its latest report Climate Change Mitigation and your portfolio: Practical Tools for Investors. The report provides detailed guidance for...
CEO Panel Talk: Investing with Purpose
This Natixis Access Series features Charles Emond, President and CEO of CDPQ, Co-chair, ILN CEO Council Jean Raby, CEO of Natixis Investment Managers, Co-chair, ILN CEO Council and Amy Hepburn, CEO of ILN Secretariat. The panel share their insights on the role of the...
Investor Leadership Network takes a further step towards greater diversity in the investment industry
Chief Executive Officers of the Investor Leadership Network (ILN) held their second CEO Council on June 12, where they committed to work together on measures to increase diversity in the financial industry and capital markets. Recognizing the unprecedented impact of...
Jean Raby & Charles Emond Appointed Co-Chairs of the Investor Leadership Network CEO Council
Jean Raby, chef de la direction de Natixis Investment Managers et Charles Emond, président et chef de la direction de la Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec sont nommés coprésidents du Conseil des PDG du RLI. Amy Hepburn Designated as CEO of the Secretariat...
How pension plans can implement TCFD recommendations
"During a webinar hosted by the Association of Canadian Pension Management on Tuesday, Maria Montero, climate change program head at the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, said her organization approaches the implementation of the TCFD’s recommendations through...
Investor Leadership Network Welcomes Two New Members
The Investor Leadership Network (ILN) announced today that two additional leading institutional investors – APG and Ardian – have joined the collaborative platform effective immediately. Michael Sabia, President and CEO, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec,...
Collaboration between GI Hub and ILN made official
The Global Infrastructure Hub (GI Hub) and the Investor Leadership Network (ILN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to produce deeper co-operation, communication and collaboration between the two organizations. The MoU also provide a framework for...
Investor Leadership Network Advocates for Stronger Climate Change Disclosure
The Investor Leadership Network (ILN) announced today the release of a new report showing how global investors can strengthen their climate change reporting. The report shares the lessons learned by ILN members while implementing the recommendations of the Task Force...
Diversity in Investment initiative featured at the CFA Institute Conference in Montreal
Oona Stock, Executive Vice-President and Chief Human Resources Officer at CDPQ, and Co-Chair of the Investor Leadership Network (ILN) “Diversity in Investment” initiative participated in the “Women in Investment Management 2019 – Opening Doors” conference, organized...
Investor Leadership Network CEOs commit to increase diversity in senior management and investment roles
Leaders also reaffirm commitment to strategically grow the Network Chief Executive Officers of the Investor Leadership Network (ILN) concluded their first meeting of the CEO Council on Diversity recently, hosted by Natixis Investment Managers, and are pleased to...
Diversity in Investment initiative participates the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Chantilly
On July 18, Oona Stock, Executive Vice-President and Chief Human Resources Officer at CDPQ, and Co-Chair of the Investor Leadership Network (ILN) “Diversity in investment” initiative, and Tracey E. Flaherty, Senior Vice President, International Government Relations...
Sustainable Infrastructure Fellowship Program celebrates success of its first cohort in Toronto
Representatives from Investor Leadership Network (ILN) member organizations gathered at the Schulich School of Business on July 12 to mark the success of the academic program and the graduation of the 13 Fellows who have completed the first edition of the Sustainable...
CalPERS hosts ILN Steering Committee meeting in Boston
On June 5, Investor Leadership Network Steering Committee members met in Boston. Hosted by CalPERS, the meeting was attended by representatives from AIMCo, Aviva, CDPQ, CPPIB, Generali, Natixis, OMERS, Ontario Teachers’, OPTrust and PGGM. Members were briefed on the...
CPPIB hosts Diversity in investment Advisory Committee working session in London
On May 23-24, the Diversity in Investment Advisory Committee met in London for a two-day working session centered around the four pillars driving the initiative: Attracting and Retaining TalentsInfluencing Decision MakersRethinking the WorkplaceBuilding Accountability...
ILN Diversity initiative featured at G7 gender equality ministerial meeting in Paris
On May 10, Oona Stock, Executive Vice-President at CDPQ, and Co-Chair of the Investor Leadership Network (ILN) Diversity in investment initiative delivered an address to ministers in charge of gender equality issues in G7 countries. Representatives from 6 other...
ILN Steering Committee meets in Milan
On March 26, members of the Investor Leadership Network Steering Committee met in Milan. Hosted by Generali, the meeting was attended by representatives of AIMCo, Allianz, Aviva, CalPERS, CDPQ, CPPIB, Generali, Natixis, OMERS, Ontario Teachers’, OPTrust and PGGM....
Climate disclosures advisory committee continue its work in Milan
On March 27th, members of the Climate Change Advisory Committee met at the Generali Tower in Milan for a full day working session on the climate disclosure guide for asset owners. The group was hosted by Generali. Facilitated by PwC, the constructive discussions among...
ILN Diversity Initiative featured at NYC Women in Business event
On March 11, the co-chairs of the Diversity in investment initiative, Oona Stock, Executive Vice-President at CDPQ, and Jason Chang, Managing Director at Ontario Teachers', attended the Women in business - Return on Investment event hosted by the Canadian and French...
Diversity in Investment advisory committee meets in London
On February 5th and 6th, the Diversity in Investment and Finance Advisory Committee met in London for two full days to further develop the working plan of the initiative. The group was hosted by Ontario Teachers'. Divided into working groups and accompanied by...
ILN, MDBs and SIF to accelerate collaboration on sustainable initiatives
Leaders from the Investor Leadership Network (ILN) and Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) are pleased to announce the start of discussions to establish a partnership and accelerate their collaboration around ongoing ILN initiatives. After a productive meeting...
Climate disclosures advisory committee holds working session in Toronto
On January 15, the Climate Change Advisory Committee met in Toronto for a full day of work on our climate disclosure guide for asset owners. The group was hosted by OMERS. This meeting is a further step towards the completion of our practical guidance, by and for...
The ILN makes an appearance at a G20 event in Argentina
During the recent G20 meetings in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan’s Chief Risk & Strategy Officer Barbara Zvan spoke to a group of investors and policymakers about the Investor Leadership Network. She provided an update on the work that has...
An inspiring two-day working session for the Diversity in Investment Advisory Committee
On October 29-30, Oona Stock, Executive Vice-President, Talent & Performance at Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec (CDPQ) and Jason Chang, Managing Director - Fixed Income, Currencies & Commodities at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP), hosted their...
Global investors find value in making a difference
It is possible to make money while doing good.This is not simply an idealist’s dream. It is actually a founding belief that brings 11 major global investors together. AIMCo, Allianz, Aviva, CalPERS, CDPQ, Generali, Natixis Investment Managers, OMERS, Ontario...
Leading Canadian and G7 Investors Come Together in Support of Global Development Initiatives
A group of leading global institutional investors, led by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (Ontario Teachers’), in collaboration with the Government of Canada, are proud to announce an ambitious project to advance key G7...