Priority Terra Guaranteed Investment

Portfolio composition

The 20 companies that make up the Priority Terra Guaranteed Investment show commitment to sustainable development And are actively engaged in managing the environmental, social and governance impact of their operation.

A 4-step analysis (PDF, 72KB) was done on each company.

Company Profile
Alstom SA

Alstom offers products and services for the transportation sector. The company manufactures integrated systems for trains, metros, trams and buses, and sells additional solutions to its worldwide clientele. The company shows leading safety management practices compared to its peers, adopting measures and policies to lower risks.

Bank of Nova Scotia

The Bank of Nova Scotia provides several banking services to its clientele. The company is a leader among its peers in human capital management and data protection initiatives, and demonstrates a strong corporate governance structure.

Denso Corporation

Denso Corporation produces electronic components used in the automobile industry, including air conditioners, air bags, communication equipment and mechanical systems. The company is well positioned to benefit from a growth in clean technology, particularly with regard to its offering for connected, automated and electric vehicles.

First Solar Inc.

First Solar offers technological equipment that enables the efficient use of solar energy. The quality of its operations has placed the company as a leader in an industry based on the use of sustainable energy.

Gecina SA

Gecina operates in the real estate industry, focusing on residential properties and commercial real estate rentals. The company is an industry leader in new office space optimization and corporate governance practices.

Hydro One Limited

Hydro One Limited manages the electrical transmission and utility distribution in Ontario, Canada, ensuring the delivery of electricity to customers across the province. The company operates in an industry that is less pollution-intensive than other peers and demonstrates strong programs to minimize the negative impacts of its operations on biodiversity.

KDDI Corporation

KDDI Corporation offers products and services in the mobile communication industry, including mobile devices, telecommunication solutions and broadband. The company has significant data protection practices and certifications, and also demonstrates a strong corporate governance.

Magna International Inc.

Magna International Inc. manufactures automotive components for local and international customers, including metal structures, seating and lighting systems. The company demonstrates best practices in its governance structure. Magna is strategically positioned to produce components for hybrid and electric vehicles.

Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Corporation offers software solutions to customers worldwide, including applications, cloud services and security products. The company continues to develop its systems based on industry best practices, and demonstrates leadership in people management, including training programs, wellness support and flexible working environments.

Mowi ASA

Mowi is one of the world's largest seafood companies and the world's biggest producer of Atlantic salmon. The company specializes in marine finfish aquaculture and is committed to completing an ambitious, sustainable development plan. The salmon farmed by the company produces 5 times less greenhouse gas per gram of edible meat than beef and consumes less water according to Mowi estimations.

Nintendo Company Limited

Nintendo Co., Ltd. produces leisure equipment and offers hardware and software products to its clientele. The company is an industry leader regarding data security programs, conducting system audits and staff security trainings to strengthen its privacy policy. The company reinforces its ethics framework through various measures, including the audit of its ethics practices.

Novartis AG

Novartis AG is a pharmaceutical and healthcare products manufacturer as well as a transformative treatment developer using inventive technics. The company can encourage emerging market access to certain drugs through royalty-free licensing and is an industry leader in corporate governance practices.

Novo Nordisk A/S

Novo Nordisk A/S offers pharmaceutical solutions focused on the treatment of diabetes, in addition to growth disorders and hormone replacement therapy. The company also provides educational services. Through its efforts to help secure a durable talent pool, the company stands out in the industry with competitive executive pay practices and robust staff management policies.

Ørsted A/S

Ørsted A/S specializes in the development, construction and operation of onshore and offshore wind farms and bioenergy plants. It also offers waste-to-energy solutions. The company's commercial and operational actions aimed at transitioning to sustainable energy include a remarkable strategy to address the environmental challenges in its industry.

SAP SE

SAP SE offers corporate software products to its customers. Using artificial intelligence, the company provides software and solutions for demand management, smart grids and cloud platforms to reduce energy consumption and better manage resources.

SolarEdge Technologies Inc.

SolarEdge Technologies Inc. provides products and services related to solar power and photovoltaic technology. The company continues to lead peers in the industry and is well positioned to leverage from opportunities in clean technologies, with its solutions covering renewable energy transition and smart energy management, amongst all.

Texas Instruments Inc.

Texas Instruments Inc. designs and manufactures semiconductors, processors and other electronic components. It sells its products and services to clients around the globe and is making sizable progress toward sustainable water use and responsible sourcing of raw materials. It's also well positioned in the industry to take advantage of clean tech opportunities, including electric vehicles and autonomous systems.

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Vestas Wind Systems A/S offers a range of solutions for the efficient use of wind energy. The company provides development and technical support for wind turbines around the world. The company plays a key role in the use of wind as an energy source through its expertise and its actions to ensure quality governance.

Vonovia SE

Vonovia SE is a German real estate company that sells, leases and manages residential apartments. When building or renovating its portfolio, the company takes into account environmental considerations such as improved insulation, water efficiency fixtures and use of renewable energy to reduce its carbon footprint. The company also promotes energy efficiency by sharing best practices with its tenants.

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. Manages precious metal mining projects and delivers its products to a worldwide clientele. The company evaluates its investment opportunities through a due diligence process, including risk analysis and ESG programs, and monitors its existing positions accordingly.

Source: MSCI – Bloomberg

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  1. These companies met the environmental, social and governance criteria at the time of their selection. Any company to be added to the basket of securities must respect these criteria at the time of selection.
  2. At the time of selection.