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Watch on Demand – Impact Measurement & Engagement

Join us for an insightful webinar on Impact Measurement and Engagement, with a focus on the data science behind impact measurement and how asset managers are using their buying power to influence policy. Sarah Couturier-Tanoh, Director of Shareholder Advocacy at SHARE, Jill Bester, our Client Relationship Manager & Partner, and James Dick, Sustainable Investment Analyst at Genus Capital Management will outline the fundamentals of impact measurement, engagement trends, successful and unsuccessful engagement efforts and the power of collective action. 

Speakers

Jill Bester

Client Relationship Manager, Partner

Genus Capital Management

As an client relationship manager, I specialize in asset management and financial planning for clients. I value honesty and transparency. Our business is built on the understanding of our clients’ needs and objectives first and foremost. Trust is earned not granted and I strive to strengthen all relationships by doing the right thing. 

Continuing education throughout my career has been a professional accomplishment enabling me to reach my career aspirations. As an avid golfer, I am looking forward to getting out on the course to try out my new driver. I also love being with my family out on our boat exploring the Salish Sea or skiing up at Mount Washington. I am the proud mother to three amazing individuals and fortunate to have the love and support of my partner.

James Dick

Senior Sustainable Investment Analyst

Genus Capital Management

I am passionate about creating positive change and as a Sustainable Investment Analyst I work to provide clients with market leading impact investment products.

I believe that the honesty, passion, and continuous learning are key to building the best workplace to provide clients with maximum value.

Outside of work I can be found working out, reading, and enjoying nature.

Sarah Couturier-Tanoh

Director, Shareholder Advocacy

SHARE

An expert in corporate research and advocacy, Sarah advises on issues such as decent work, human rights, corporate lobbying and supply chain due diligence. With a background in non-financial auditing, she has also published several issue briefs on current shareholder and policy topics.

 

Before joining SHARE in 2019, Sarah researched transparency in the extractive industry and climate change-related disclosure at Université Laval.

 

Sarah holds a Master’s in Environmental Law from Université Laval, a Master’s in Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility from Université Paris-Dauphine, and a Master’s in Comparative Public Law from Université Pantheon-Assas, France

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“Graduating from a big bank to Genus was one of the best financial steps we've ever taken. Genus has delivered reliable asset growth despite our moderate risk tolerance. As our financial security has grown, we've also been the beneficiaries of a great client experience. The company's communications have been consistently transparent and informative, including educational webinars and a well-designed web portal where we can track investments daily. Most importantly to us, our portfolio manager has always responded swiftly and thoroughly to our questions and requests. ”
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"Having relatively diverse financial goals and needs, along with a slight reticence regarding the stock market, Genus skillfully addressed all of our concerns, and put together a truly exceptional plan: Fossil free funds and a diversified investment portfolio, check; An effective Impact investment portfolio that coincides with our hopes and dreams for a better world, check; Professional advice and assistance to create a donor advised charitable fund with immediate charitable receipts for tax purposes, check. Returns? Way beyond our expectations! We even had some fun along the way and certainly enjoyed an incredible two-year start to what will be a satisfying long-term relationship with Genus."
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David L.
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Allan S.
“Back in 1992 when I found myself at fifty with a substantial amount of money to invest, I knew just one thing — that I didn’t want to contribute to tobacco companies, arms manufacturers, or oil. But over the ensuing years the options for socially responsible investing have become far more sophisticated and I’m very happy that this is a big part of the Genus approach. I also very much appreciate the long-term relationship with my portfolio manager, Mary Lou.”
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