The SFU Centre for Corporate Governance and Sustainability, the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), and the responsible investment, non-profit SHARE (Shareholders Association for Research & Education) hosted a special learning and networking event on the topic of “Building Sustainable Capital Markets: The Role of Investors.”

A panel of ESG (environmental, social and governance) experts from the PRI, the Capital Stewardship Program (SEIU), bcIMC (British Columbia Investment Management Corporation) and SHARE presented and discussed their different perspectives on how capital is allocated and invested in global, regional and national economies.

The evening event also featured introductory presentations by SFU finance students regarding the integration of ESG factors into the management of the SFU graduate student portfolio.

Moderator:

Stephanie Bertels, Associate Professor, SFU Beedie School of Business and Director, Centre for Corporate Governance and Sustainability

Speakers:

• Vonda Brunsting, Director, Capital Stewardship Program, SEIU (Service Employees International Union)
• Vishal Bane, Chief Investment Officer, SIAS (Student Investment Advisory Service)
• Jennifer Coulson, Senior Manager, ESG Integration, bcIMC
• Will Martindale, Head of Policy, United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment
• Sabrina Pei Hsuan-Tsai, 2014 Canadian Portfolio Manager and Intern, SIAS
• Shannon Rohan, Director of Responsible Investment, SHARE