CPP Investments, established in 1997 as an independent Crown corporation, manages the assets of the Canada Pension Plan for more than 22 million contributors and beneficiaries. Operating from its headquarters in Toronto with global offices, the organization functions under a professional board of directors and conducts its activities independently from direct government oversight. With net assets surpassing $700 billion and a focus on long-term stability, its mission is to safeguard retirement income by balancing returns and risk over decades.
The fund uses a diversified investment strategy that spans public and private markets, including equities, credit, real estate, infrastructure and integrated strategies. Through active management and disciplined risk controls, it seeks to generate consistent returns and navigate market shifts. By combining in-house expertise with local teams worldwide, the fund captures opportunities across sectors while maintaining an eye on responsible practices, climate considerations and overall resilience of the portfolio.
Within the energy transition space, CPP Investments has committed more than C$35 billion to both renewable generation and projects that reduce carbon intensity in conventional energy. Its clean technology holdings include an investment in Form Energy’s iron-air battery platform, a partnership with Power2X targeting green hydrogen and related molecules, a €245 million commitment to Renewable Power Capital to develop solar, wind and storage assets in Europe, as well as a US-based transmission and renewables investment of $905 million. Overall, the fund’s renewable portfolio exceeds C$14 billion and reflects a long-term view toward sustainable energy solutions.
