Foundational Statements
Purpose
To deliver enduring investment returns in support of the University of Toronto’s pursuit of excellence in education and research.
Vision
To be one of the world’s leading university investment managers.
Mission
To produce strong investment results over the long term, advancing the University of Toronto’s goals for its portfolios through skilled investment management, leadership in responsible investing and prudent risk management.
Overarching Strategic Objective
To meet or exceed the university’s long-term risk and return objectives for the portfolios we manage on its behalf.
Values
Excellence
- Strive to be the best, continuously learning and improving.
- Set high expectations and achieve ambitious goals.
- Exemplify and advance best practices in investment management.
Integrity
- Always do the right thing.
- Report transparently on our activities and results.
- Meet our commitments and be accountable for our actions.
Collaboration
- Operate as a cohesive team in an open, creative, high-performance culture.
- Work closely with the university, serving as a trusted partner.
- Partner with investment managers, service providers and others to our mutual benefit.
Equity
- Treat people of all identities, talents and perspectives equitably.
- Promote and actively foster diversity and inclusion.
- Respect, value and embrace the power of difference.
Sustainability
- Invest responsibly, applying an ESG lens and guided by a clear set of principles.
- Pursue and promote sustainability in how we invest and how we operate.
- Consider the long-term impact of every decision.