Sustainability committee
We established the Sun Life Global Investments Sustainability Committee to help us set our sustainability priorities, measure our success, and report on our progress.
Primary responsibilities
Strategic planning
Set the strategic direction and priorities on key sustainability initiatives
Industry monitoring
Monitor regulatory updates and evolving industry best practices
Policy oversight
Approve the firm’s sustainable investing policy, guidelines and strategies
Manager oversight
Review sub-advisors’ progress on ESG adoption and facilitate engagement where appropriate
Industry engagement
Participate in regulatory and industry initiatives related to sustainability
Accountability
Track the success of initiatives over time through regular reporting and performance metrics
Alignment with parent company
Liaise with Sun Life’s International Sustainability Council and ensure alignment with Sun Life’s sustainability plan
Committee members
The Sustainability Committee is comprised of senior leaders from a variety of departments across Sun Life Global Investments, providing diversity of perspectives and expertise.
Adelina Romanelli, CFA, FSA Credential Holder,
Director, Responsible Investing, Sun Life Global Investments
“Recognizing our role in the massive, but urgent, transformation of our global landscape towards an equitable and inclusive low-carbon economy is a source of inspiration. Addressing climate change is critical to establishing some degree of stability and addressing the “just” principles is the only way towards a truly resilient ecosystem.”
Ali Jaffer, Head of Investment Operations
“I want to leave our planet in a better place for our children and future generations. We have seen the effects of climate change as well as how societal and political unrest can lead to disruptions around the world. I am proud to be providing my insight and thoughts to help steer Sun Life Global Investments into a better tomorrow.”
Amanda Correa, MBA,
Head of Marketing, Sun Life Global Investments
“Systematic changes need to take place in order so we can keep our planet healthy and our economies strong. We all can strive to make a difference to end hunger, reduce inequalities and take urgent action to reduce climate change.”
Anne Meloche, FSA, FCIA,
Head of Institutional Business, Sun Life Global Investments
“We all need to work together to solve the carbon emission challenge at our corporate level and with the money we manage. As a manager of managers, we also need to engage with and influence the many fund managers we work with on their own net zero journey. I feel we can meaningfully contribute to this world-wide initiative.”
Brad Allgood, AVP & Managing Counsel
"Addressing climate change is critically important for the continued sustainability of our society. I am proud to be able to play a part in guiding our organization through the ever-evolving regulatory and societal expectations on ESG as we seek to become a sustainable asset manager."
Jay Dabholkar, CFA Director, Institutional Business Governance
"Climate change affects us all but does not affect us equally. Those who are socially and economically disadvantaged, including the urban poor, the elderly, children, and traditional societies are disproportionately affected by climate impacts. As stewards of capital, I’m proud of the initiatives we have undertaken to tackle climate change for the benefit of all."
Jenifer Rush, CFA, CAIA, MBA Head of Responsible Investing & Manager Research
"Sustainability requires collaboration. It requires learning, sharing and supporting one another. With manager research at the heart of what we do, we assess how other asset managers adopt Responsible Investing principles and we engage on their sustainability journeys to collectively take more meaningful strides. I am proud to tell my children that we are building a brighter future – together."
Matthew Stern, CFA,
AVP, Product Development, Sun Life Global Investments
“Providing access to sustainably-driven solutions is one of the first steps towards ensuring that our investors have an opportunity to invest in causes that they can relate to all the while effecting change.”
Sal Ammirato, MBA Vice-President, Head of Retail Distribution & Channel Strategy
“Being a proud member of our sustainability committee allows me to have the opportunity to be a catalyst for positive change, driving initiatives that align with my values and makes a meaningful impact as we navigate our company’s sustainability journey.”
Todd Neath, AVP, HR Business Partner
"What I am particularly passionate about is our diversity, equity & inclusion activities, which influences our team culture, our sense of belonging as well as how we foster future talent. Our industry has operated more traditionally in the past and being part of this committee allows us to play an active role to shift towards future change"
Industry engagement
Sun Life, its subsidiaries and the SLGI Sustainability Committee participate in a number of industry activities in sustainability and sustainable investing as signatory, member, or expert contributor on select topics.
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