OMERS believes that well-run organization with sound environmental, social and governance practices will perform better, particularly over the long term, and that investing in these companies is consistent with its fiduciary duty to its members.
We incorporate sustainable investing principles into investment analysis and decision-making processes. Our approach is grounded in three overarching principles: Integration, Collaboration and Engagement.
The companies within our Buyout, Growth and Venture portfolio are well-positioned to capitalize on opportunity through the following themes:
Decarbonization
Investments that help facilitate the transition to a lower carbon economy, including sustainable transport, improving energy efficiency, expanding the renewable energy value chain, modernizing grids, and increasing resiliency and energy supply.
Cleantech and Sustainability
Investments that help facilitate the transition to circular materials, sustainable food chains and platforms that enable conservation of resources / reduction of waste and pollution.
Technology Adoption
Investments that enhance the use of systems, data and analytics in industrial, commercial and healthcare settings to drive efficiencies, resulting in more sustainable supply chains and service models.
OMERS Climate Action Plan
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. OMERS inaugural Climate Action Plan (CAP) sets out the steps on our pathway to Net Zero 2050.
Our approach in action
By prioritizing sustainability ambitions, we can create meaningful change over the span of our hold period. Across our portfolio we have invested in companies that are addressing key sustainability issues as part of their business strategy.
KAG: Developing solutions to help to reduce its carbon footprint
KAG is looking for new ways to be greener and more efficient, whether it’s through recycling initiatives or finding ways to reduce energy consumption.
KAG has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to minimizing its environmental footprint. The company has decreased CO₂ emissions by approximately 15% over the past 5 years, recycled more than 80% of its tires and eliminated 1.7 million lbs. of tire waste due to retreading.
Our partnerships
We aim to lead by example and across the OMERS Private Equity ecosystem, partner with like-minded institutions to create greater impact in our communities.
EDCI
The ESG Data Convergence Project Initiative is a partnership of private equity stakeholders committed to streamlining the industry’s approach to collecting and reporting ESG data. The metrics are used to measure progress on key ESG topics such as GHG emissions, diversity, and employee engagement.
EDCI
The ESG Data Convergence Project Initiative is a partnership of private equity stakeholders committed to streamlining the industry’s approach to collecting and reporting ESG data. The metrics are used to measure progress on key ESG topics such as GHG emissions, diversity, and employee engagement.
Diversity VC Standard
The Diversity VC Standard is an assessment and certification process that signals a fund’s commitment to and action on diversity and inclusion. We are committed to the journey of improving diversity and inclusion across our team and fully support more equitable representation across our ecosystem.
Diversity VC Standard
The Diversity VC Standard is an assessment and certification process that signals a fund’s commitment to and action on diversity and inclusion. We are committed to the journey of improving diversity and inclusion across our team and fully support more equitable representation across our ecosystem.
