Climate Engagement Canada launches with UPP as a founding participant

Responsible investing has been part of UPP’s DNA from day one. Today, we’re proud to announce another step in our responsible investing journey and Canada’s transition to net zero— with the launch of Climate Engagement Canada (CEC) and our role as a Founding Participant.

UPP to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30, 2021 marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. UPP will be taking time to pause, reflect, and honour the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools.

UPP welcomes Chief Investment Officer and Senior Managing Director of Private Markets

Today marks another celebratory milestone for UPP, with the arrival of the Plan’s inaugural Chief Investment Officer (CIO), Aaron Bennett, and Senior Managing Director of Private Markets, Peter Martin Larsen.

UPP shares inaugural investing policies for year one

Today, UPP shared its initial investment policies with members, including its first Statement of Principles & Procedures (SIPP) and Responsible Investing Policy.

UPP joins the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance

As an institutional investor, we have a responsibility to ensure our governance practices align with the highest industry standards. Strong governance is foundational to our model as a multi-employer, jointly sponsored pension plan.

UPP joins 30% to advocate for greater gender representation

News UPP is proud to join the 30% Club – an initiative to achieve greater representation of women on corporate boards and senior management teams. Gender balance in today’s leadership teams is both an ethical and fiscal imperative that UPP strongly supports. Learn more about the 30% Club Canadian chapter. Media Contact Kelly ConlonManaging Director, […]

UPP partners with SHARE to advance ESG agenda through engagement

For UPP, engagement is a key tool for investors to influence and promote fair, efficient, and transparent market practices. This includes addressing ESG issues such as climate change, reconciliation, and human rights.

Welcome to our members

Dear Members, tomorrow marks an important milestone for University Pension Plan (UPP) and the beginning of our journey with you – our members.

University Pension Plan launch marks historic moment for pensions in Ontario’s university sector

UPP becomes responsible for the new plan’s administration and the investment of its assets, marking the beginning of its journey to help bring greater long-term funding sustainability to Ontario’s university sector.

UPP welcomes first Managing Director of Responsible Investing

UPP is thrilled to welcome its first Managing Director of Responsible Investing, Brian Minns. Brian joins UPP after a decade at Addenda Capital, culminating in a three-year tenure as its vice-president of sustainable investing.