Monika Freyman, CFA, is responsible investment lead for Mercer Canada. She works with pension boards, trustee directors, CIOs, and C-suite as well international development and governmental agencies on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics, including climate change, water crisis, and social and governance issues. She conducts board education on ESG and climate change investment concerns for fiduciaries and helps institutions develop responsible investment beliefs and policies. She also helps them implement and execute on these policies and assists in the creation of benchmarking and reporting strategies for boards and committees. Freyman is passionate about educating and building capacity on ESG within the investment profession, including by supporting the CFA Institute.