Governance & engagement

We continue to work toward raising awareness by engaging with our stakeholders.

Sustainability committee

We established the Sun Life Global Investments Sustainability Committee to help us set our sustainability priorities, measure our success, and report on our progress.

Primary responsibilities

Strategic planning

Define long-term direction and key priorities, aligning efforts accordingly and with emphasis on Responsible Investing.

Industry monitoring

Monitor regulatory developments and identify sector-specific risks and opportunities.

Policy development and oversight

Create and review SLGI’s Responsible Investing Policy and other relevant policies, guidelines, and/or belief statements.

Accountability

Track progress of initiatives over time through regular reporting.

Committee members

The Sustainability Committee is comprised of senior leaders from a variety of departments across Sun Life Global Investments, providing diversity of perspectives and expertise.

Adelina Romanelli, CFA, FSA

Credential Holder, Director, Responsible Investing, Sun Life Global Investments, and Chair of the Sustainability Committee

Oricia Smith

President of SLGI Asset Management Inc., and Senior Vice-President, Investment Solutions, Sun Life Canada

Ali Jaffer

Head of Investment Operations

Amanda Correa, MBA

Head of Marketing, Sun Life Global Investments

Anne Meloche, FSA, FCIA

Head of Institutional Business, Sun Life Global Investments

Brad Allgood

Assistant Vice-President & Managing Counsel

Jay Dabholkar, CFA

Director, Institutional Business Governance

Jenifer Rush, CFA, CAIA, MBA

Head of Responsible Investing & Manager Research

Matthew Stern, CFA

Assistant Vice-President , Product & Investment Analytics , Sun Life Global Investments

Sal Ammirato, MBA

Vice-President, Head of Retail Distribution & Channel Strategy

Todd Neath

Assistant Vice-President , HR Business Partner

Sonia Maloney

Vice-President, Strategy & Chief Operating Officer

Jason Zhang

Portfolio Manager

Industry Engagement

Sun Life Global Investments and the SLGI Sustainability Committee participate in a number of industry activities in sustainability and responsible investing as signatory, member, or expert contributor on select topics.

Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
IFIC
Responsible Investment Association (RIA)
The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change