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Responsible investment impact

For greater impact, we’re using more of our assets for good

To achieve higher impact and returns more responsibly, Toronto Foundation invests within a spectrum of impact-first to traditional options. Further, we’ve diversified beyond public markets to include more equity within private markets and to invest more responsibly overall*. Below is our 2024 Investment Impact Report outlining key outcomes for our assets as well as those we administer for others. You can read more on the evolution of our impact investing strategy including how we increasingly use our assets for good across an impact continuum here.

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Investment Impact Snapshot

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Less than 4% exposure to non-renewable energy and utility companies.
Less than 1% exposure to alcohol, tobacco and firearms (ATFs)
57% invested with fund managers that are signatories of the UN principles for responsible investment or have ESG policies
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*The transition from a traditional portfolio to one invested responsibly typically spans several years. Because certain investments have been locked in for extended periods, it takes time to divest.

*The transition from a traditional portfolio to one invested responsibly typically spans several years. Because certain investments have been locked in for extended periods, it takes time to divest.

Investment-Focused Impact Report 2024

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Planet Portfolio Investment Spotlight

Wyvern

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Generate Upcycle

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Clean Bus Solution

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InvestEco

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Efficiency Capital

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Wyvern

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Efficiency Capital

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Wyvern

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Generate Upcycle

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Toronto Foundation’s public portfolio vs. international benchmark:*

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*MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI)

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Toronto Foundation’s public portfolio vs. international benchmark:*

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*MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI)

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People

People Portfolio Investment Spotlight

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Canadian Canoe Museum

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People Portfolio Investment Spotlight

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