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Spotlight on Investors: OPTrust
3-Apr-2019 1:13:32 PM
Founded in 1994, OPTrust manages the OPSEU Pension Plan, one of the largest defined benefit plans in Canada. The plan is jointly sponsored by the Province of Ontario and Ontario's Public Service Employees Union. As of December 31st, 2018, the Fund had close to CA$ 20 billion of assets under management.
As long-term investors, OPTrust recognizes that ESG factors impact investment risk and return, and its reputation. As such, its Statement of Investment Policies and Proceduresmentions that all investment teams are accountable for all taken ESG-related risks. OPTrust's Responsible Investing Strategy includes the consideration of ESG risks, Active Ownership, and Stakeholder Engagement. Furthermore, the Fund does not invest in companies involved in manufacturing tobacco products, cluster munitions and anti-personnel landmines (in accordance to international conventions signed by Canada).
