In conducting its work, the WGRI began with a preliminary work plan that was provided as part of its mandate. It has worked from this beginning and developed an approach that incorporated community consultations and addressed “Key Milestones”. Resources available to the WGRI include personnel from the University Administration as well as relevant knowledgeable internal and external experts in the area, which may include members of the University community. Resources to support the operations and investigations of the WGRI will be provided by the Office of the Vice-President (Administration, Finance & Risk) and the University Secretariat.
Below is the current work plan/schedule for the ad hoc Working Group on Responsible Investing.
| Meeting/Activity | Agenda/Description |
| January 27, 2015 |
Overview of WGRI Mandate Overview on Responsible Investing Review of Investment Profile of the University’s Endowments Overview of Endowment Investment Policy Examples of Responsible Investing Policies at Other Canadian Universities Review of Work Plan, Milestones, Next Steps including Communication & Consultation Strategy |
| February 18, 2015 |
Primer on University Policy & Process for Endowment Investment – including briefing on fiduciary duties, investment governance, role of the Investment Subcommittee, & investment policy in practice/administration of policy Overview of Common RI Elements in Universities & NFP Organizations Motion Endorsed at CSA 2015 Annual General Meeting re Fossil Free Guelph Community Consultations & Related Next Steps |
| March 13, 2015 |
Presentation: Fossil Free Guelph Drop-In Consultation Session (1:30 – 4:00 p.m.) |
| March 25, 2015 |
Drop-In Consultation Session (Noon – 1:30 p.m.) Approaches to RI in Universities & NFP Organizations – including presentation from Western University, further background resources on RI Perspectives & Approaches Debrief on Community Consultations & Review of Written Submissions (to-date) Overview of University Context for RI (Materials re University mission/values) Next Steps & Updated Work Plan |
| April 7, 2015 |
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| April 20, 2015 |
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| June – July 2015 |
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| Fall 2015 |
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