TIFF's ESG Philosophy
TIFF believes that incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) and impact investing analysis into our investment process provides useful insights and a more comprehensive view of risk and opportunity. Read more about TIFF’s Commitment to Sustainability.
We believe that
- Global sustainability challenges represent both material risks and significant opportunities for investors
- Disclosure of ESG information by companies is increasing as investors and regulators become more aware of the impact of ESG factors on corporate value and demand greater insight
- ESG information contributes to a more comprehensive view of industries, businesses, and corporate management teams
- Workers, consumers, and leaders are increasingly focused on sustainability
- Corporate approaches to managing ESG factors have long-term impacts and can be sources of competitive advantage or disadvantage
- Strong corporate governance practices often result in increased transparency, accountability, productivity, and alignment of interests with key stakeholders
Read more about ESG through our Insights and Webinars:
- TIFF’s 2021 Sustainability Report
- Sustainable Investing for Institutions
- On Sustainable Investing
- TIFF’s Commitment to Sustainable Investing
- PlanPILOT Webinar: OCIO and ESG
- IEN Webinar: Sustainability in a Time of Change
- Sustainable Investing in Fixed Income
TIFF’s approach is consistent with that of the CFA Institute, which requires Certified Financial Analyst charterholders to consider ESG factors in all investment analyses.

Mission
Invest in secular change and help clients better align their investment portfolios with their values.
Vision
Provide an increasingly comprehensive set of sustainability-oriented portfolio solutions designed to achieve progressively positive environmental and social outcomes balanced with client risk and return goals.
Defining Sustainability

TIFF's Sustainable Investments Process
TIFF employs a multi-disciplinary approach to sustainable investments research that is applied across our organization and is enhanced for TIFF’s sustainable investment solutions.

Sustainable Investment Strategies
TIFF employs a combination of sustainable investment strategies to seek to optimize positive financial, environmental, and social returns.
Environmental
Social
Governance
Environmental

Environmental Factors We Consider:
- Resource efficiency
- Emissions
- Biodiversity loss/preservation
- Pollution and waste management
- Climate change impact, mitigation, and adaptation
Social

Social Factors We Consider:
- Human rights
- Community impact and relations
- Diversity
- Education
- Health and well-being
- Affordable housing
- Employee health, safety and engagement
- Product safety
- Data management and cyber security
Governance

Governance Factors We Consider:
- Multi-stakeholder rights management
- Board composition
- Executive compensation
- Internal controls
- Transparency and accountability
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