Direct & Collaborative Engagement
About BCI
Improving Long-Term Investment Performance Through Engagement
Through direct and collaborative engagement with public and private portfolio companies, we align interests and set ESG expectations. The positive momentum we have observed through this approach, such as an increase in companies adopting science-based targets and meaningful transition plans, confirms our belief that engagement is an effective strategy for driving real-world outcomes.
Corporate Engagement Priorities
While each asset class has focus areas unique to the sectors and companies in which they invest, there are systemic ESG issues relevant to the entire portfolio. Our corporate engagement priorities are determined by identifying the issues most material to our clients’ investments, and guide the activities we undertake to enhance overall value creation.
Climate Change – Physical & Transition Risk
Climate change is widely expected to have large-scale economic impacts, both directly (physical risk) through flooding, drought, and other extreme weather events, and indirectly (transition risk) through regulatory measures to limit greenhouse gas emissions and promote low carbon technologies. Physical and transition risks are inextricably linked: as physical risk increases, so too does transition risk.
Responsible AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers significant opportunities and complexities for companies, enabling business model transformation, increased efficiency, and enhanced strategic decision making. However, AI also presents risks and challenges that require understanding and management. Investors expect companies to navigate these challenges while maximizing the benefits of AI integration in a responsible manner.
Human Capital Management
Effective human capital management is essential for long-term corporate sustainability and value creation through workforce development, employee engagement, and safety protocols. The overarching goal of BCI’s engagement is to urge companies to effectively address risks associated with human rights, employee health and safety, and poor labour practices in their supply chains, activities, and operations.