Understanding Our ESG Certifications: RIAA

Who is RIAA?

The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) is the largest and most active network of people and organizations engaged in responsible, ethical, and impact investing across Australia and New Zealand. Their mission is to ensure capital is aligned with achieving a healthy society, environment, and economy. RIAA’s influence extends through policy advocacy, industry standards, and the promotion of best practices in responsible investment.

TT International: Responsible Investment Leader

TT International is proud to be ranked among the top 20% of investment managers assessed on RIAA’s Responsible Investment Scorecard. This scorecard evaluates managers based on 22 questions across four key pillars:

Pillar 1: Coverage of and commitment to responsible investing and transparency

Pillar 2: Enhancing risk management through explicit and systematic consideration of ESG factors and other screens, including reporting of these

Pillar 3: Being strong stewards for more sustainable and resilient assets and markets

Pillar 4: Allocating capital to benefit stakeholders and contribute to solutions as well as measurement and reporting of outcomes

This rating reflects our deep commitment to integrating ESG factors into our investment processes. It highlights our strong stewardship practices and transparent reporting on our investments. In essence, it underscores our leadership in promoting sustainable and responsible investment practices.

TT Global Environmental Impact Fund: RIAA Certified Sustainable Plus

The TT Global Environmental Impact Fund has received RIAA’s highest certification, Sustainable Plus. This certification indicates that our fund goes beyond basic responsible investment criteria by:

• Having prominent sustainability objectives

• Ensuring the portfolio and stewardship align with these objectives

• Binding, measuring, tracking, reporting, and disclosing these objectives

Source: RIAA https://responsibleinvestment.org/ri-certification/sustainability-classifications/

What do these certifications mean for our investors?

These ratings matter because they provide assurance that your investments are aligned with the highest standards of responsibility and sustainability. They validate our commitment to ethical investment practices and transparency.

For investors, this means greater confidence in knowing that your investments are contributing to positive societal and environmental impacts. These ratings also help you align your investments with your personal values, supporting causes that matter to you.

We’re committed to delivering strong financial returns while making a positive impact on the world. If you have any questions or would like to discuss our strategy, ratings, or certifications, please contact a member of the Copia team.