Guardian Ethical Management (GEM) Inc. is a joint venture between Guardian Capital LP, one of Canada’s longest-established investment management firms, and The Ethical Funds Company®, Canada’s leading manager of socially responsible investing.

The new organization combines the investment management expertise of Guardian Capital LP with the sustainability scorecard ranking system and the shareholder action program developed by The Ethical Funds Company.

GEM’s mandate is to offer institutional investors an integrated socially responsible investment (SRI) solution. A dedicated team of professionals will pursue superior investment results through portfolios that adhere to a set of comprehensive environmental, social, and governance criteria.