Call for Feedback

The University is seeking feedback from the McMaster community on its proposed Principles of Responsible Investment. You may send any comments to investment.principles@mcmaster.ca.

Summary of Proposed Principles

McMaster University’s proposed Principles of Responsible Investment demonstrate its commitment to aligning investment decisions with its mission to enhance human and societal well-being and to support the university’s research and teaching missions. This statement highlights the importance of responsible investing by incorporating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. It also reaffirms the University’s dedication to the UN Principles of Responsible Investing.

Key components include:

• McMaster’s mission and vision will provide the starting point for considering investment strategy and action.
• All investment decisions will be evidence-based and consider ESG issues.
• Maintaining compliance with the Board of Governors’ fiduciary responsibilities.
• Ensuring that investment managers adhere to these principles.

The statement mandates regular reviews and emphasizes the importance of transparency and open communication regarding investment strategies and outcomes.

To view the full statement, click on the link below to open either the MS Word, PDF, or HTML version of the document.