(2285,1,'2025-01-20 15:38:29','2025-01-20 15:38:29','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" use_background_color_gradient=\"on\" background_color_gradient_stops=\"rgba(0,43,81,0.94) 0%|rgba(0,21,71,0.69) 100%\" background_color_gradient_overlays_image=\"on\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pexels-brett-sayles-2097627.jpg\" background_position=\"bottom_center\" background_vertical_offset=\"31%\" height=\"370px\" saved_tabs=\"all\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"20px||||false|false\" custom_margin_tablet=\"20px||||false|false\" custom_margin_phone=\"10px||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Transparency Benchmarking Service\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#ffffff\" title_font_size=\"46px\" width=\"70%\" width_tablet=\"70%\" width_phone=\"90%\" width_last_edited=\"on|phone\" module_alignment=\"center\" custom_margin=\"40px||0px||false|false\" custom_margin_tablet=\"40px||0px||false|false\" custom_margin_phone=\"0px||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" title_font_size_tablet=\"46px\" title_font_size_phone=\"40px\" title_font_size_last_edited=\"on|phone\" title_text_shadow_style=\"preset3\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" text_font_size=\"21px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Costs • Governance • Performance • Responsible Investing</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"A Roadmap for Funds to Improve Transparency\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"14px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"95%\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|600|||||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Pension funds and other asset owners worldwide are striving to adopt higher transparency and disclosure standards for the benefit of their stakeholders. Where is your fund in this journey? More importantly, how will you keep up with industry best practices?</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>With mounting pressure and scrutiny from media, regulators, boards, peers, and the public to improve public disclosures, the industry is speeding up the implementation of transparency best practices for the benefit of their beneficiaries, stakeholders, and ultimately: the world.<br />Transparency is a critical practice that impacts the whole organization. From communicating how organizations create value for stakeholders, to the disclosure of critical governance, performance, cost and responsible investment factors; transparency remains at the heart of everything an organization does.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth-tree2.jpg\" title_text=\"growth-tree2\" disabled_on=\"on|on|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" filter_opacity=\"51%\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#344e63\" height=\"334px\" height_tablet=\"334px\" height_phone=\"680px\" height_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_tablet=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_phone=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"20px||20px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" height=\"164px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"How does the Transparency Benchmark work? \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The CEM Transparency Benchmark is a comprehensive assessment that covers major impact areas and consider critical goals in your transparency journey. It will help you:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Get a third-party<br />Transparency Assessment</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Demonstrate<br />Transparency Efforts</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Identify Gaps for<br />Improvements</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Implement Best<br />Practices</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" background_enable_image=\"off\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Transparency Matters\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"left\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"12px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"25px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"gcid-body-color\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}\"]<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Far beyond the moral imperative that recognizes transparency “is the right thing to do” there is plenty of evidence that shows how greater transparency leads to better outcomes, including:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"col-md-5 col-md-offset-1\" style=\"line-height: 2; padding-right: 20px;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Improved decision making. Transparency and accountability go hand in hand.</li>\n<li>Clarity of purpose that comes from simplifying and communicating complex issues.</li>\n<li>Improved relationships with a broad spectrum of stakeholders including beneficiaries, plan sponsors, regulators, suppliers, and concerned citizens.</li>\n<li>Improved stewardship. After all, management’s duty is to do their best to the benefit of their stakeholders.</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency_matters.png\" title_text=\"transparency_matters\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\" %22Trust is a critically important success factor. Transparency builds trust. Transparency is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do.%22 \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_font_size=\"20px\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=\"- Mike Heale, CEM Benchmarking\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"right\" title_text_color=\"gcid-heading-color\" custom_margin=\"0px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22title_text_color%22%93}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"15px||25px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To support asset owners in this goal, CEM has created a Transparency Benchmark. This is a strategic tool that helps funds speed up the implementation of transparency best practices and builds a great foundation for transparency leadership in our industry.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works-dark-gray.jpg\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Across Four Major Strategic Impact Areas \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"16px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The CEM Transparency Benchmark provides insights into four impact areas.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_3,1_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" min_height=\"238.4px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Costs\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image 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_module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth.png\" title_text=\"growth\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"16px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Specifically, the CEM Transparency Benchmark will help your fund:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"1. See and compare your transparency results: \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span class=\"transparency-learning-desc\">Get a custom comparison report that ranks your fund against 75 leading funds from 15 countries, across four major impact areas; Costs, Performance, Governance, and Responsible Investing; and 188 key metrics. </span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" 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_module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Impact Areas</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"188\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Key Metrics</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" 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scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Responsible Investing Governance</li>\n<li>Organizational Framework and Reporting</li>\n<li>Implementation: Exclusion; Active Ownership; Impact Investing; ESG Integration</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#4b547a\" width=\"100%\" min_height_tablet=\"\" min_height_phone=\"\" min_height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" height=\"465px\" height_tablet=\"465px\" height_phone=\"555px\" height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"-110px||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" 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Demonstrate impact areas where you excel and identify improvement opportunities\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"136px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Our report helps you demonstrate areas where you excel; identify gaps in your disclosures; and highlight improvements possibilities in your journey towards transparency excellence.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/gapsv2.png\" title_text=\"gapsv2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/metric.jpg\" title_text=\"Financial stock market data statistics charts, index prices grow\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"3. Learn best practices:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"148px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Get a comprehensive collection of transparency best practices with clear examples that show you how you can improve your disclosures</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#344e63\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\" 4. Ensure that you are a transparency leader:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"147px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Far beyond scores and rankings, CEM’s Transparency Benchmark helps you set a solid foundation toward excellence in transparency.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency-leadership.png\" title_text=\"transparency-leadership\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#dbe5eb\" background_enable_image=\"off\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"5. 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Where is your fund in this journey? More importantly, how will you keep up with industry best practices?</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>With mounting pressure and scrutiny from media, regulators, boards, peers, and the public to improve public disclosures, the industry is speeding up the implementation of transparency best practices for the benefit of their beneficiaries, stakeholders, and ultimately: the world.<br />Transparency is a critical practice that impacts the whole organization. From communicating how organizations create value for stakeholders, to the disclosure of critical governance, performance, cost and responsible investment factors; transparency remains at the heart of everything an organization does.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth-tree2.jpg\" title_text=\"growth-tree2\" disabled_on=\"on|on|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" filter_opacity=\"51%\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#344e63\" height=\"334px\" height_tablet=\"334px\" height_phone=\"680px\" height_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_tablet=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_phone=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"20px||20px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" height=\"164px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"How does the Transparency Benchmark work? \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The CEM Transparency Benchmark is a comprehensive assessment that covers major impact areas and consider critical goals in your transparency journey. It will help you:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Get a third-party<br />Transparency Assessment</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Demonstrate<br />Transparency Efforts</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Identify Gaps for<br />Improvements</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Implement Best<br />Practices</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" background_enable_image=\"off\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Transparency Matters\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"left\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"12px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"25px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"gcid-body-color\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}\"]<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Far beyond the moral imperative that recognizes transparency “is the right thing to do” there is plenty of evidence that shows how greater transparency leads to better outcomes, including:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"col-md-5 col-md-offset-1\" style=\"line-height: 2; padding-right: 20px;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Improved decision making. Transparency and accountability go hand in hand.</li>\n<li>Clarity of purpose that comes from simplifying and communicating complex issues.</li>\n<li>Improved relationships with a broad spectrum of stakeholders including beneficiaries, plan sponsors, regulators, suppliers, and concerned citizens.</li>\n<li>Improved stewardship. After all, management’s duty is to do their best to the benefit of their stakeholders.</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency_matters.png\" title_text=\"transparency_matters\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\" %22Trust is a critically important success factor. Transparency builds trust. Transparency is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do.%22 \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_font_size=\"20px\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=\"- Mike Heale, CEM Benchmarking\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"right\" title_text_color=\"gcid-heading-color\" custom_margin=\"0px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22title_text_color%22%93}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"15px||25px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To support asset owners in this goal, CEM has created a Transparency Benchmark. This is a strategic tool that helps funds speed up the implementation of transparency best practices and builds a great foundation for transparency leadership in our industry.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works-dark-gray.jpg\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Across Four Major Strategic Impact Areas \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"16px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The CEM Transparency Benchmark provides insights into four impact areas.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_3,1_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" min_height=\"238.4px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Costs\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/dollar.png\" title_text=\"dollar\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=\"Governance and Organization\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/courthouse.png\" title_text=\"courthouse\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/howtransparency.png\" title_text=\"howtransparency\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Performance\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/icons8-increase-96.png\" title_text=\"icons8-increase-96\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=\"Responsible Investing\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth.png\" title_text=\"growth\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"16px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Specifically, the CEM Transparency Benchmark will help your fund:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"1. See and compare your transparency results: \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span class=\"transparency-learning-desc\">Get a custom comparison report that ranks your fund against 75 leading funds from 15 countries, across four major impact areas; Costs, Performance, Governance, and Responsible Investing; and 188 key metrics. </span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||14px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" border_color_right=\"#EDAE49\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"15\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Countries</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"75\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Funds</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Impact Areas</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"188\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Key Metrics</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#F0F0F0\" width=\"100%\" max_width=\"100%\" module_alignment=\"center\" height=\"615px\" height_tablet=\"615px\" height_phone=\"950px\" height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"95%\" max_width=\"1644px\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency-benchmark.png\" title_text=\"transparency-benchmark\" disabled_on=\"on|on|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div>\n<h3><strong>Governance and Organization</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">34 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Structure and Mission</li>\n<li>Board Competencies and Qualifications</li>\n<li>Compensation and Human Resources</li>\n<li>Organizational Strategy</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div style=\"margin-top: 10%;\">\n<h3><strong>Performance</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">43 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Returns and Value-added: Time Periods &amp; Clarity</li>\n<li>Risk Policies and Measures</li>\n<li>Portfolio Structure and Explanation of Results</li>\n<li>Member Service Goals, Plans, and Levels*</li>\n<li>Funded Status and Related Discussion</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div>\n<h3><strong>Costs</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">57 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Total Fund Level</li>\n<li>Asset Class or Investment Option Level</li>\n<li>External Management Fees</li>\n<li>Transaction Costs</li>\n<li>Member Service and Administration Costs*</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div style=\"margin-top: 10%;\">\n<h3><strong>Responsible Investing</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">54 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Responsible Investing Governance</li>\n<li>Organizational Framework and Reporting</li>\n<li>Implementation: Exclusion; Active Ownership; Impact Investing; ESG Integration</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#4b547a\" width=\"100%\" min_height_tablet=\"\" min_height_phone=\"\" min_height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" height=\"465px\" height_tablet=\"465px\" height_phone=\"555px\" height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"-110px||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" 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Demonstrate impact areas where you excel and identify improvement opportunities\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"136px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Our report helps you demonstrate areas where you excel; identify gaps in your disclosures; and highlight improvements possibilities in your journey towards transparency excellence.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/gapsv2.png\" title_text=\"gapsv2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/metric.jpg\" title_text=\"Financial stock market data statistics charts, index prices grow\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"3. 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Ensure that you are a transparency leader:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"147px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Far beyond scores and rankings, CEM’s Transparency Benchmark helps you set a solid foundation toward excellence in transparency.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency-leadership.png\" title_text=\"transparency-leadership\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#dbe5eb\" background_enable_image=\"off\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"5. Support from the world’s leader in pension fund benchmarking:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"16px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul class=\"transparency-support-list\">\n<li>CEM reviews, compares, and scores your public disclosures.</li>\n<li>No survey or work on your part.</li>\n<li>Interactive meetings to discuss your transparency results and improvement possibilities.</li>\n<li>We guarantee confidentiality of your Transparency Benchmark results.</li>\n<li><strong>Objective, independent, third-party assessment from the world’s leader in pension fund benchmarking</strong></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#000A06\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The journey to improve transparency doesn’t have to be complex…<br />And transparency benchmarking is the first step.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works-dark-gray.jpg\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"What to do next?\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"17px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>If you want to discover how CEM’s Transparency Benchmark can help your organization improve transparency, inquire about our Transparency Report. 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From communicating how organizations create value for stakeholders, to the disclosure of critical governance, performance, cost and responsible investment factors; transparency remains at the heart of everything an organization does.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth-tree2.jpg\" title_text=\"growth-tree2\" disabled_on=\"on|on|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" filter_opacity=\"51%\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#344e63\" height=\"334px\" height_tablet=\"334px\" height_phone=\"680px\" height_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_tablet=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_phone=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"20px||20px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" height=\"164px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"How does the Transparency Benchmark work? \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The CEM Transparency Benchmark is a comprehensive assessment that covers major impact areas and consider critical goals in your transparency journey. It will help you:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Get a third-party<br />Transparency Assessment</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Demonstrate<br />Transparency Efforts</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Identify Gaps for<br />Improvements</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Implement Best<br />Practices</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" background_enable_image=\"off\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Transparency Matters\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"left\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"12px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"25px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"gcid-body-color\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}\"]<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Far beyond the moral imperative that recognizes transparency “is the right thing to do” there is plenty of evidence that shows how greater transparency leads to better outcomes, including:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"col-md-5 col-md-offset-1\" style=\"line-height: 2; padding-right: 20px;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Improved decision making. Transparency and accountability go hand in hand.</li>\n<li>Clarity of purpose that comes from simplifying and communicating complex issues.</li>\n<li>Improved relationships with a broad spectrum of stakeholders including beneficiaries, plan sponsors, regulators, suppliers, and concerned citizens.</li>\n<li>Improved stewardship. After all, management’s duty is to do their best to the benefit of their stakeholders.</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency_matters.png\" title_text=\"transparency_matters\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\" %22Trust is a critically important success factor. Transparency builds trust. Transparency is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do.%22 \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_font_size=\"20px\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=\"- Mike Heale, CEM Benchmarking\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"right\" title_text_color=\"gcid-heading-color\" custom_margin=\"0px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22title_text_color%22%93}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"15px||25px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To support asset owners in this goal, CEM has created a Transparency Benchmark. This is a strategic tool that helps funds speed up the implementation of transparency best practices and builds a great foundation for transparency leadership in our industry.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works-dark-gray.jpg\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Across Four Major Strategic Impact Areas \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"16px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The CEM Transparency Benchmark provides insights into four impact areas.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_3,1_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" min_height=\"238.4px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Costs\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/dollar.png\" title_text=\"dollar\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=\"Governance and Organization\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/courthouse.png\" title_text=\"courthouse\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/howtransparency.png\" title_text=\"howtransparency\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Performance\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/icons8-increase-96.png\" title_text=\"icons8-increase-96\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=\"Responsible Investing\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth.png\" title_text=\"growth\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"16px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Specifically, the CEM Transparency Benchmark will help your fund:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"1. See and compare your transparency results: \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span class=\"transparency-learning-desc\">Get a custom comparison report that ranks your fund against 75 leading funds from 15 countries, across four major impact areas; Costs, Performance, Governance, and Responsible Investing; and 188 key metrics. </span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||14px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" border_color_right=\"#EDAE49\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"15\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Countries</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"75\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Funds</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Impact Areas</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"188\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Key Metrics</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#F0F0F0\" width=\"100%\" max_width=\"100%\" module_alignment=\"center\" height=\"615px\" height_tablet=\"615px\" height_phone=\"950px\" height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"95%\" max_width=\"1644px\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency-benchmark.png\" title_text=\"transparency-benchmark\" disabled_on=\"on|on|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div>\n<h3><strong>Governance and Organization</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">34 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Structure and Mission</li>\n<li>Board Competencies and Qualifications</li>\n<li>Compensation and Human Resources</li>\n<li>Organizational Strategy</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div style=\"margin-top: 10%;\">\n<h3><strong>Performance</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">43 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Returns and Value-added: Time Periods &amp; Clarity</li>\n<li>Risk Policies and Measures</li>\n<li>Portfolio Structure and Explanation of Results</li>\n<li>Member Service Goals, Plans, and Levels*</li>\n<li>Funded Status and Related Discussion</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div>\n<h3><strong>Costs</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">57 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Total Fund Level</li>\n<li>Asset Class or Investment Option Level</li>\n<li>External Management Fees</li>\n<li>Transaction Costs</li>\n<li>Member Service and Administration Costs*</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div style=\"margin-top: 10%;\">\n<h3><strong>Responsible Investing</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">54 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Responsible Investing Governance</li>\n<li>Organizational Framework and Reporting</li>\n<li>Implementation: Exclusion; Active Ownership; Impact Investing; ESG Integration</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#4b547a\" width=\"100%\" min_height_tablet=\"\" min_height_phone=\"\" min_height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" height=\"465px\" height_tablet=\"465px\" height_phone=\"555px\" height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"-110px||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\" 2. Demonstrate impact areas where you excel and identify improvement opportunities\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"136px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Our report helps you demonstrate areas where you excel; identify gaps in your disclosures; and highlight improvements possibilities in your journey towards transparency excellence.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/gapsv2.png\" title_text=\"gapsv2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/metric.jpg\" title_text=\"Financial stock market data statistics charts, index prices grow\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"3. Learn best practices:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"148px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Get a comprehensive collection of transparency best practices with clear examples that show you how you can improve your disclosures</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#344e63\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\" 4. Ensure that you are a transparency leader:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"147px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Far beyond scores and rankings, CEM’s Transparency Benchmark helps you set a solid foundation toward excellence in transparency.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency-leadership.png\" title_text=\"transparency-leadership\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#dbe5eb\" background_enable_image=\"off\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"5. Support from the world’s leader in pension fund benchmarking:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"16px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul class=\"transparency-support-list\">\n<li>CEM reviews, compares, and scores your public disclosures.</li>\n<li>No survey or work on your part.</li>\n<li>Interactive meetings to discuss your transparency results and improvement possibilities.</li>\n<li>We guarantee confidentiality of your Transparency Benchmark results.</li>\n<li><strong>Objective, independent, third-party assessment from the world’s leader in pension fund benchmarking</strong></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#000A06\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The journey to improve transparency doesn’t have to be complex…<br />And transparency benchmarking is the first step.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works-dark-gray.jpg\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"What to do next?\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"17px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>If you want to discover how CEM’s Transparency Benchmark can help your organization improve transparency, inquire about our Transparency Report. Click the button below and fill out the form on the next page. Our team will contact you shortly to discuss. 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From communicating how organizations create value for stakeholders, to the disclosure of critical governance, performance, cost and responsible investment factors; transparency remains at the heart of everything an organization does.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth-tree2.jpg\" title_text=\"growth-tree2\" disabled_on=\"on|on|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" filter_opacity=\"51%\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#344e63\" height=\"334px\" height_tablet=\"334px\" height_phone=\"680px\" height_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_tablet=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_phone=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"20px||20px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" height=\"164px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"How does the Transparency Benchmark work? \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The CEM Transparency Benchmark is a comprehensive assessment that covers major impact areas and consider critical goals in your transparency journey. It will help you:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Get a third-party<br />Transparency Assessment</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Demonstrate<br />Transparency Efforts</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Identify Gaps for<br />Improvements</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Implement Best<br />Practices</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" background_enable_image=\"off\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Transparency Matters\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"left\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"12px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"25px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"gcid-body-color\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}\"]<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Far beyond the moral imperative that recognizes transparency “is the right thing to do” there is plenty of evidence that shows how greater transparency leads to better outcomes, including:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"col-md-5 col-md-offset-1\" style=\"line-height: 2; padding-right: 20px;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Improved decision making. Transparency and accountability go hand in hand.</li>\n<li>Clarity of purpose that comes from simplifying and communicating complex issues.</li>\n<li>Improved relationships with a broad spectrum of stakeholders including beneficiaries, plan sponsors, regulators, suppliers, and concerned citizens.</li>\n<li>Improved stewardship. After all, management’s duty is to do their best to the benefit of their stakeholders.</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency_matters.png\" title_text=\"transparency_matters\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\" %22Trust is a critically important success factor. Transparency builds trust. Transparency is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do.%22 \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_font_size=\"20px\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=\"- Mike Heale, CEM Benchmarking\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"right\" title_text_color=\"gcid-heading-color\" custom_margin=\"0px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22title_text_color%22%93}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"15px||25px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To support asset owners in this goal, CEM has created a Transparency Benchmark. This is a strategic tool that helps funds speed up the implementation of transparency best practices and builds a great foundation for transparency leadership in our industry.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works-dark-gray.jpg\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Across Four Major Strategic Impact Areas \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"16px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The CEM Transparency Benchmark provides insights into four impact areas.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_3,1_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" min_height=\"238.4px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Costs\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/dollar.png\" title_text=\"dollar\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=\"Governance and Organization\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/courthouse.png\" title_text=\"courthouse\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image 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_module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth.png\" title_text=\"growth\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"16px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Specifically, the CEM Transparency Benchmark will help your fund:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"1. See and compare your transparency results: \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span class=\"transparency-learning-desc\">Get a custom comparison report that ranks your fund against 75 leading funds from 15 countries, across four major impact areas; Costs, Performance, Governance, and Responsible Investing; and 188 key metrics. </span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" 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_module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Funds</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Impact Areas</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"188\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Key Metrics</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#F0F0F0\" width=\"100%\" max_width=\"100%\" module_alignment=\"center\" height=\"615px\" height_tablet=\"615px\" height_phone=\"950px\" height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"95%\" max_width=\"1644px\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency-benchmark.png\" title_text=\"transparency-benchmark\" disabled_on=\"on|on|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div>\n<h3><strong>Governance and Organization</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">34 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Structure and Mission</li>\n<li>Board Competencies and Qualifications</li>\n<li>Compensation and Human Resources</li>\n<li>Organizational Strategy</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div style=\"margin-top: 10%;\">\n<h3><strong>Performance</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">43 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Returns and Value-added: Time Periods &amp; Clarity</li>\n<li>Risk Policies and Measures</li>\n<li>Portfolio 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scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Responsible Investing Governance</li>\n<li>Organizational Framework and Reporting</li>\n<li>Implementation: Exclusion; Active Ownership; Impact Investing; ESG Integration</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#4b547a\" width=\"100%\" min_height_tablet=\"\" min_height_phone=\"\" min_height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" height=\"465px\" height_tablet=\"465px\" height_phone=\"555px\" height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"-110px||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" 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Demonstrate impact areas where you excel and identify improvement opportunities\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"136px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Our report helps you demonstrate areas where you excel; identify gaps in your disclosures; and highlight improvements possibilities in your journey towards transparency excellence.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/gapsv2.png\" title_text=\"gapsv2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/metric.jpg\" title_text=\"Financial stock market data statistics charts, index prices grow\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"3. Learn best practices:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"148px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Get a comprehensive collection of transparency best practices with clear examples that show you how you can improve your disclosures</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#344e63\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\" 4. Ensure that you are a transparency leader:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"147px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Far beyond scores and rankings, CEM’s Transparency Benchmark helps you set a solid foundation toward excellence in transparency.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency-leadership.png\" title_text=\"transparency-leadership\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#dbe5eb\" background_enable_image=\"off\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"5. Support from the world’s leader in pension fund benchmarking:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"16px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul class=\"transparency-support-list\">\n<li>CEM reviews, compares, and scores your public disclosures.</li>\n<li>No survey or work on your part.</li>\n<li>Interactive meetings to discuss your transparency results and improvement possibilities.</li>\n<li>We guarantee confidentiality of your Transparency Benchmark results.</li>\n<li><strong>Objective, independent, third-party assessment from the world’s leader in pension fund benchmarking</strong></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#000A06\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The journey to improve transparency doesn’t have to be complex…<br />And transparency benchmarking is the first step.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works-dark-gray.jpg\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"What to do next?\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"17px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" module_alignment=\"center\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>If you want to discover how CEM’s Transparency Benchmark can help your organization improve transparency, inquire about our Transparency Report. 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Where is your fund in this journey? More importantly, how will you keep up with industry best practices?</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>With mounting pressure and scrutiny from media, regulators, boards, peers, and the public to improve public disclosures, the industry is speeding up the implementation of transparency best practices for the benefit of their beneficiaries, stakeholders, and ultimately: the world.<br />Transparency is a critical practice that impacts the whole organization. From communicating how organizations create value for stakeholders, to the disclosure of critical governance, performance, cost and responsible investment factors; transparency remains at the heart of everything an organization does.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth-tree2.jpg\" title_text=\"growth-tree2\" disabled_on=\"on|on|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" filter_opacity=\"51%\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#344e63\" height=\"334px\" height_tablet=\"334px\" height_phone=\"680px\" height_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_tablet=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_phone=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"20px||20px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" height=\"164px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"How does the Transparency Benchmark work? \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The CEM Transparency Benchmark is a comprehensive assessment that covers major impact areas and consider critical goals in your transparency journey. It will help you:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Get a third-party<br />Transparency Assessment</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Demonstrate<br />Transparency Efforts</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Identify Gaps for<br />Improvements</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Implement Best<br />Practices</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" background_enable_image=\"off\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Transparency Matters\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"left\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"12px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"25px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"gcid-body-color\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}\"]<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Far beyond the moral imperative that recognizes transparency “is the right thing to do” there is plenty of evidence that shows how greater transparency leads to better outcomes, including:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"col-md-5 col-md-offset-1\" style=\"line-height: 2; padding-right: 20px;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Improved decision making. Transparency and accountability go hand in hand.</li>\n<li>Clarity of purpose that comes from simplifying and communicating complex issues.</li>\n<li>Improved relationships with a broad spectrum of stakeholders including beneficiaries, plan sponsors, regulators, suppliers, and concerned citizens.</li>\n<li>Improved stewardship. After all, management’s duty is to do their best to the benefit of their stakeholders.</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency_matters.png\" title_text=\"transparency_matters\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\" %22Trust is a critically important success factor. Transparency builds trust. Transparency is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do.%22 \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_font_size=\"20px\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=\"- Mike Heale, CEM Benchmarking\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"right\" title_text_color=\"gcid-heading-color\" custom_margin=\"0px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22title_text_color%22%93}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"15px||25px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To support asset owners in this goal, CEM has created a Transparency Benchmark. This is a strategic tool that helps funds speed up the implementation of transparency best practices and builds a great foundation for transparency leadership in our industry.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works-dark-gray.jpg\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Across Four Major Strategic Impact Areas \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"16px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The CEM Transparency Benchmark provides insights into four impact areas.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_3,1_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" min_height=\"238.4px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Costs\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/dollar.png\" title_text=\"dollar\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=\"Governance and Organization\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/courthouse.png\" title_text=\"courthouse\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/howtransparency.png\" title_text=\"howtransparency\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Performance\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/icons8-increase-96.png\" title_text=\"icons8-increase-96\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=\"Responsible Investing\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth.png\" title_text=\"growth\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"16px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Specifically, the CEM Transparency Benchmark will help your fund:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"1. See and compare your transparency results: \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span class=\"transparency-learning-desc\">Get a custom comparison report that ranks your fund against 75 leading funds from 15 countries, across four major impact areas; Costs, Performance, Governance, and Responsible Investing; and 188 key metrics. </span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||14px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" border_color_right=\"#EDAE49\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"15\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Countries</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"75\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Funds</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Impact Areas</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"188\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Key Metrics</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#F0F0F0\" width=\"100%\" max_width=\"100%\" module_alignment=\"center\" height=\"615px\" height_tablet=\"615px\" height_phone=\"950px\" height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"95%\" max_width=\"1644px\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency-benchmark.png\" title_text=\"transparency-benchmark\" disabled_on=\"on|on|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div>\n<h3><strong>Governance and Organization</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">34 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Structure and Mission</li>\n<li>Board Competencies and Qualifications</li>\n<li>Compensation and Human Resources</li>\n<li>Organizational Strategy</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div style=\"margin-top: 10%;\">\n<h3><strong>Performance</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">43 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Returns and Value-added: Time Periods &amp; Clarity</li>\n<li>Risk Policies and Measures</li>\n<li>Portfolio Structure and Explanation of Results</li>\n<li>Member Service Goals, Plans, and Levels*</li>\n<li>Funded Status and Related Discussion</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div>\n<h3><strong>Costs</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">57 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Total Fund Level</li>\n<li>Asset Class or Investment Option Level</li>\n<li>External Management Fees</li>\n<li>Transaction Costs</li>\n<li>Member Service and Administration Costs*</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div style=\"margin-top: 10%;\">\n<h3><strong>Responsible Investing</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">54 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Responsible Investing Governance</li>\n<li>Organizational Framework and Reporting</li>\n<li>Implementation: Exclusion; Active Ownership; Impact Investing; ESG Integration</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#4b547a\" width=\"100%\" min_height_tablet=\"\" min_height_phone=\"\" min_height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" height=\"465px\" height_tablet=\"465px\" height_phone=\"555px\" height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"-110px||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" 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Demonstrate impact areas where you excel and identify improvement opportunities\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"136px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Our report helps you demonstrate areas where you excel; identify gaps in your disclosures; and highlight improvements possibilities in your journey towards transparency excellence.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/gapsv2.png\" title_text=\"gapsv2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/metric.jpg\" title_text=\"Financial stock market data statistics charts, index prices grow\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"3. Learn best practices:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"148px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Get a comprehensive collection of transparency best practices with clear examples that show you how you can improve your disclosures</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#344e63\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\" 4. Ensure that you are a transparency leader:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"147px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Far beyond scores and rankings, CEM’s Transparency Benchmark helps you set a solid foundation toward excellence in transparency.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency-leadership.png\" title_text=\"transparency-leadership\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#dbe5eb\" background_enable_image=\"off\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"5. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (2290,1,'2025-01-20 15:45:52','2025-01-20 15:45:52','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" use_background_color_gradient=\"on\" background_color_gradient_stops=\"rgba(0,43,81,0.94) 0%|rgba(0,21,71,0.69) 100%\" background_color_gradient_overlays_image=\"on\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pexels-brett-sayles-2097627.jpg\" background_position=\"bottom_center\" background_vertical_offset=\"31%\" height=\"370px\" saved_tabs=\"all\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"20px||||false|false\" custom_margin_tablet=\"20px||||false|false\" custom_margin_phone=\"10px||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Transparency Benchmarking Service\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#ffffff\" title_font_size=\"46px\" width=\"70%\" width_tablet=\"70%\" width_phone=\"90%\" width_last_edited=\"on|phone\" module_alignment=\"center\" custom_margin=\"40px||0px||false|false\" custom_margin_tablet=\"40px||0px||false|false\" custom_margin_phone=\"0px||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" title_font_size_tablet=\"46px\" title_font_size_phone=\"40px\" title_font_size_last_edited=\"on|phone\" title_text_shadow_style=\"preset3\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" text_font_size=\"21px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Costs • Governance • Performance • Responsible Investing</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"A Roadmap for Funds to Improve Transparency\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"14px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"95%\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|600|||||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Pension funds and other asset owners worldwide are striving to adopt higher transparency and disclosure standards for the benefit of their stakeholders. Where is your fund in this journey? More importantly, how will you keep up with industry best practices?</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>With mounting pressure and scrutiny from media, regulators, boards, peers, and the public to improve public disclosures, the industry is speeding up the implementation of transparency best practices for the benefit of their beneficiaries, stakeholders, and ultimately: the world.<br />Transparency is a critical practice that impacts the whole organization. From communicating how organizations create value for stakeholders, to the disclosure of critical governance, performance, cost and responsible investment factors; transparency remains at the heart of everything an organization does.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth-tree2.jpg\" title_text=\"growth-tree2\" disabled_on=\"on|on|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" filter_opacity=\"51%\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#344e63\" height=\"334px\" height_tablet=\"334px\" height_phone=\"680px\" height_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_tablet=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_phone=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"20px||20px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" height=\"164px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"How does the Transparency Benchmark work? \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The CEM Transparency Benchmark is a comprehensive assessment that covers major impact areas and consider critical goals in your transparency journey. It will help you:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Get a third-party<br />Transparency Assessment</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Demonstrate<br />Transparency Efforts</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Identify Gaps for<br />Improvements</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Implement Best<br />Practices</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" background_enable_image=\"off\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Transparency Matters\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"left\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"12px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"25px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"gcid-body-color\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}\"]<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Far beyond the moral imperative that recognizes transparency “is the right thing to do” there is plenty of evidence that shows how greater transparency leads to better outcomes, including:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"col-md-5 col-md-offset-1\" style=\"line-height: 2; padding-right: 20px;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Improved decision making. Transparency and accountability go hand in hand.</li>\n<li>Clarity of purpose that comes from simplifying and communicating complex issues.</li>\n<li>Improved relationships with a broad spectrum of stakeholders including beneficiaries, plan sponsors, regulators, suppliers, and concerned citizens.</li>\n<li>Improved stewardship. After all, management’s duty is to do their best to the benefit of their stakeholders.</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency_matters.png\" title_text=\"transparency_matters\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\" %22Trust is a critically important success factor. Transparency builds trust. Transparency is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do.%22 \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_font_size=\"20px\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=\"- Mike Heale, CEM Benchmarking\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"right\" title_text_color=\"gcid-heading-color\" custom_margin=\"0px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22title_text_color%22%93}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"15px||25px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To support asset owners in this goal, CEM has created a Transparency Benchmark. This is a strategic tool that helps funds speed up the implementation of transparency best practices and builds a great foundation for transparency leadership in our industry.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works-dark-gray.jpg\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Across Four Major Strategic Impact Areas \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"16px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The CEM Transparency Benchmark provides insights into four impact areas.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_3,1_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" min_height=\"238.4px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Costs\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/dollar.png\" title_text=\"dollar\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=\"Governance and Organization\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/courthouse.png\" title_text=\"courthouse\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/howtransparency.png\" title_text=\"howtransparency\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Performance\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/icons8-increase-96.png\" title_text=\"icons8-increase-96\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=\"Responsible Investing\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth.png\" title_text=\"growth\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"16px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Specifically, the CEM Transparency Benchmark will help your fund:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"1. See and compare your transparency results: \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span class=\"transparency-learning-desc\">Get a custom comparison report that ranks your fund against 75 leading funds from 15 countries, across four major impact areas; Costs, Performance, Governance, and Responsible Investing; and 188 key metrics. </span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||14px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" border_color_right=\"#EDAE49\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"15\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Countries</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"75\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Funds</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Impact Areas</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"188\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Key Metrics</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#F0F0F0\" width=\"100%\" max_width=\"100%\" module_alignment=\"center\" height=\"615px\" height_tablet=\"615px\" height_phone=\"950px\" height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"95%\" max_width=\"1644px\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency-benchmark.png\" title_text=\"transparency-benchmark\" disabled_on=\"on|on|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div>\n<h3><strong>Governance and Organization</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">34 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Structure and Mission</li>\n<li>Board Competencies and Qualifications</li>\n<li>Compensation and Human Resources</li>\n<li>Organizational Strategy</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div style=\"margin-top: 10%;\">\n<h3><strong>Performance</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">43 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Returns and Value-added: Time Periods &amp; Clarity</li>\n<li>Risk Policies and Measures</li>\n<li>Portfolio Structure and Explanation of Results</li>\n<li>Member Service Goals, Plans, and Levels*</li>\n<li>Funded Status and Related Discussion</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div>\n<h3><strong>Costs</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">57 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Total Fund Level</li>\n<li>Asset Class or Investment Option Level</li>\n<li>External Management Fees</li>\n<li>Transaction Costs</li>\n<li>Member Service and Administration Costs*</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div style=\"margin-top: 10%;\">\n<h3><strong>Responsible Investing</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">54 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Responsible Investing Governance</li>\n<li>Organizational Framework and Reporting</li>\n<li>Implementation: Exclusion; Active Ownership; Impact Investing; ESG Integration</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#4b547a\" width=\"100%\" min_height_tablet=\"\" min_height_phone=\"\" min_height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" height=\"465px\" height_tablet=\"465px\" height_phone=\"555px\" height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"-110px||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\" 2. Demonstrate impact areas where you excel and identify improvement opportunities\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"136px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Our report helps you demonstrate areas where you excel; identify gaps in your disclosures; and highlight improvements possibilities in your journey towards transparency excellence.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/gapsv2.png\" title_text=\"gapsv2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/metric.jpg\" title_text=\"Financial stock market data statistics charts, index prices grow\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"3. Learn best practices:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"148px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Get a comprehensive collection of transparency best practices with clear examples that show you how you can improve your disclosures</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#344e63\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\" 4. Ensure that you are a transparency leader:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"147px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Far beyond scores and rankings, CEM’s Transparency Benchmark helps you set a solid foundation toward excellence in transparency.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency-leadership.png\" title_text=\"transparency-leadership\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#dbe5eb\" background_enable_image=\"off\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"5. Support from the world’s leader in pension fund benchmarking:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"16px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul class=\"transparency-support-list\">\n<li>CEM reviews, compares, and scores your public disclosures.</li>\n<li>No survey or work on your part.</li>\n<li>Interactive meetings to discuss your transparency results and improvement possibilities.</li>\n<li>We guarantee confidentiality of your Transparency Benchmark results.</li>\n<li><strong>Objective, independent, third-party assessment from the world’s leader in pension fund benchmarking</strong></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#000A06\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The journey to improve transparency doesn’t have to be complex…<br />And transparency benchmarking is the first step.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works-dark-gray.jpg\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"What to do next?\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"17px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" module_alignment=\"center\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<p>If you want to discover how CEM’s Transparency Benchmark can help your organization improve transparency, inquire about our Transparency Report. Fill out the form below and our team will contact you shortly to discuss. 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From communicating how organizations create value for stakeholders, to the disclosure of critical governance, performance, cost and responsible investment factors; transparency remains at the heart of everything an organization does.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth-tree2.jpg\" title_text=\"growth-tree2\" disabled_on=\"on|on|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" filter_opacity=\"51%\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#344e63\" height=\"334px\" height_tablet=\"334px\" height_phone=\"680px\" height_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_tablet=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_phone=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"20px||20px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" height=\"164px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"How does the Transparency Benchmark work? \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The CEM Transparency Benchmark is a comprehensive assessment that covers major impact areas and consider critical goals in your transparency journey. It will help you:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Get a third-party<br />Transparency Assessment</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Demonstrate<br />Transparency Efforts</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Identify Gaps for<br />Improvements</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Implement Best<br />Practices</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" background_enable_image=\"off\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Transparency Matters\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"left\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"12px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"25px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"gcid-body-color\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}\"]<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Far beyond the moral imperative that recognizes transparency “is the right thing to do” there is plenty of evidence that shows how greater transparency leads to better outcomes, including:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"col-md-5 col-md-offset-1\" style=\"line-height: 2; padding-right: 20px;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Improved decision making. Transparency and accountability go hand in hand.</li>\n<li>Clarity of purpose that comes from simplifying and communicating complex issues.</li>\n<li>Improved relationships with a broad spectrum of stakeholders including beneficiaries, plan sponsors, regulators, suppliers, and concerned citizens.</li>\n<li>Improved stewardship. After all, management’s duty is to do their best to the benefit of their stakeholders.</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency_matters.png\" title_text=\"transparency_matters\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\" %22Trust is a critically important success factor. Transparency builds trust. Transparency is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do.%22 \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_font_size=\"20px\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=\"- Mike Heale, CEM Benchmarking\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"right\" title_text_color=\"gcid-heading-color\" custom_margin=\"0px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22title_text_color%22%93}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"15px||25px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To support asset owners in this goal, CEM has created a Transparency Benchmark. This is a strategic tool that helps funds speed up the implementation of transparency best practices and builds a great foundation for transparency leadership in our industry.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works-dark-gray.jpg\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Across Four Major Strategic Impact Areas \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"16px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The CEM Transparency Benchmark provides insights into four impact areas.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_3,1_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" min_height=\"238.4px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Costs\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/dollar.png\" title_text=\"dollar\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=\"Governance and Organization\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/courthouse.png\" title_text=\"courthouse\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/howtransparency.png\" title_text=\"howtransparency\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Performance\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/icons8-increase-96.png\" title_text=\"icons8-increase-96\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=\"Responsible Investing\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth.png\" title_text=\"growth\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"16px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Specifically, the CEM Transparency Benchmark will help your fund:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"1. See and compare your transparency results: \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span class=\"transparency-learning-desc\">Get a custom comparison report that ranks your fund against 75 leading funds from 15 countries, across four major impact areas; Costs, Performance, Governance, and Responsible Investing; and 188 key metrics. </span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" 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_module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Funds</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Impact Areas</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"188\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Key Metrics</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#F0F0F0\" width=\"100%\" max_width=\"100%\" module_alignment=\"center\" height=\"615px\" height_tablet=\"615px\" height_phone=\"950px\" height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"95%\" max_width=\"1644px\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency-benchmark.png\" title_text=\"transparency-benchmark\" disabled_on=\"on|on|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div>\n<h3><strong>Governance and Organization</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">34 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Structure and Mission</li>\n<li>Board Competencies and Qualifications</li>\n<li>Compensation and Human Resources</li>\n<li>Organizational Strategy</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div style=\"margin-top: 10%;\">\n<h3><strong>Performance</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">43 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Returns and Value-added: Time Periods &amp; Clarity</li>\n<li>Risk Policies and Measures</li>\n<li>Portfolio 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scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Responsible Investing Governance</li>\n<li>Organizational Framework and Reporting</li>\n<li>Implementation: Exclusion; Active Ownership; Impact Investing; ESG Integration</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#4b547a\" width=\"100%\" min_height_tablet=\"\" min_height_phone=\"\" min_height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" height=\"465px\" height_tablet=\"465px\" height_phone=\"555px\" height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"-110px||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" 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Demonstrate impact areas where you excel and identify improvement opportunities\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"136px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Our report helps you demonstrate areas where you excel; identify gaps in your disclosures; and highlight improvements possibilities in your journey towards transparency excellence.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/gapsv2.png\" title_text=\"gapsv2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/metric.jpg\" title_text=\"Financial stock market data statistics charts, index prices grow\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"3. Learn best practices:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"148px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Get a comprehensive collection of transparency best practices with clear examples that show you how you can improve your disclosures</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#344e63\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\" 4. Ensure that you are a transparency leader:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"147px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Far beyond scores and rankings, CEM’s Transparency Benchmark helps you set a solid foundation toward excellence in transparency.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency-leadership.png\" title_text=\"transparency-leadership\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#dbe5eb\" background_enable_image=\"off\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"5. Support from the world’s leader in pension fund benchmarking:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"16px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul class=\"transparency-support-list\">\n<li>CEM reviews, compares, and scores your public disclosures.</li>\n<li>No survey or work on your part.</li>\n<li>Interactive meetings to discuss your transparency results and improvement possibilities.</li>\n<li>We guarantee confidentiality of your Transparency Benchmark results.</li>\n<li><strong>Objective, independent, third-party assessment from the world’s leader in pension fund benchmarking</strong></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#000A06\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The journey to improve transparency doesn’t have to be complex…<br />And transparency benchmarking is the first step.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works-dark-gray.jpg\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"What to do next?\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"20px||20px||true|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" module_alignment=\"center\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<p>If you want to discover how CEM’s Transparency Benchmark can help your organization improve transparency, inquire about our Transparency Report. 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Where is your fund in this journey? More importantly, how will you keep up with industry best practices?</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>With mounting pressure and scrutiny from media, regulators, boards, peers, and the public to improve public disclosures, the industry is speeding up the implementation of transparency best practices for the benefit of their beneficiaries, stakeholders, and ultimately: the world.<br />Transparency is a critical practice that impacts the whole organization. From communicating how organizations create value for stakeholders, to the disclosure of critical governance, performance, cost and responsible investment factors; transparency remains at the heart of everything an organization does.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth-tree2.jpg\" title_text=\"growth-tree2\" disabled_on=\"on|on|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" filter_opacity=\"51%\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#344e63\" height=\"334px\" height_tablet=\"334px\" height_phone=\"680px\" height_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_tablet=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_phone=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"20px||20px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" height=\"164px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"How does the Transparency Benchmark work? \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The CEM Transparency Benchmark is a comprehensive assessment that covers major impact areas and consider critical goals in your transparency journey. It will help you:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Get a third-party<br />Transparency Assessment</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Demonstrate<br />Transparency Efforts</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Identify Gaps for<br />Improvements</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Implement Best<br />Practices</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" background_enable_image=\"off\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Transparency Matters\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"left\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"12px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"25px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"gcid-body-color\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}\"]<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Far beyond the moral imperative that recognizes transparency “is the right thing to do” there is plenty of evidence that shows how greater transparency leads to better outcomes, including:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"col-md-5 col-md-offset-1\" style=\"line-height: 2; padding-right: 20px;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Improved decision making. Transparency and accountability go hand in hand.</li>\n<li>Clarity of purpose that comes from simplifying and communicating complex issues.</li>\n<li>Improved relationships with a broad spectrum of stakeholders including beneficiaries, plan sponsors, regulators, suppliers, and concerned citizens.</li>\n<li>Improved stewardship. After all, management’s duty is to do their best to the benefit of their stakeholders.</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency_matters.png\" title_text=\"transparency_matters\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\" %22Trust is a critically important success factor. Transparency builds trust. Transparency is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do.%22 \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_font_size=\"20px\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=\"- Mike Heale, CEM Benchmarking\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"right\" title_text_color=\"gcid-heading-color\" custom_margin=\"0px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22title_text_color%22%93}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"15px||25px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To support asset owners in this goal, CEM has created a Transparency Benchmark. This is a strategic tool that helps funds speed up the implementation of transparency best practices and builds a great foundation for transparency leadership in our industry.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works-dark-gray.jpg\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Across Four Major Strategic Impact Areas \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"16px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The CEM Transparency Benchmark provides insights into four impact areas.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_3,1_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" min_height=\"238.4px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Costs\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/dollar.png\" title_text=\"dollar\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=\"Governance and Organization\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/courthouse.png\" title_text=\"courthouse\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/howtransparency.png\" title_text=\"howtransparency\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Performance\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/icons8-increase-96.png\" title_text=\"icons8-increase-96\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=\"Responsible Investing\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth.png\" title_text=\"growth\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"16px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Specifically, the CEM Transparency Benchmark will help your fund:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"1. See and compare your transparency results: \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span class=\"transparency-learning-desc\">Get a custom comparison report that ranks your fund against 75 leading funds from 15 countries, across four major impact areas; Costs, Performance, Governance, and Responsible Investing; and 188 key metrics. </span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||14px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" border_color_right=\"#EDAE49\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"15\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Countries</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"75\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Funds</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Impact Areas</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"188\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Key Metrics</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#F0F0F0\" width=\"100%\" max_width=\"100%\" module_alignment=\"center\" height=\"615px\" height_tablet=\"615px\" height_phone=\"950px\" height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"95%\" max_width=\"1644px\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency-benchmark.png\" title_text=\"transparency-benchmark\" disabled_on=\"on|on|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div>\n<h3><strong>Governance and Organization</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">34 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Structure and Mission</li>\n<li>Board Competencies and Qualifications</li>\n<li>Compensation and Human Resources</li>\n<li>Organizational Strategy</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div style=\"margin-top: 10%;\">\n<h3><strong>Performance</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">43 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Returns and Value-added: Time Periods &amp; Clarity</li>\n<li>Risk Policies and Measures</li>\n<li>Portfolio Structure and Explanation of Results</li>\n<li>Member Service Goals, Plans, and Levels*</li>\n<li>Funded Status and Related Discussion</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div>\n<h3><strong>Costs</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">57 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Total Fund Level</li>\n<li>Asset Class or Investment Option Level</li>\n<li>External Management Fees</li>\n<li>Transaction Costs</li>\n<li>Member Service and Administration Costs*</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div style=\"margin-top: 10%;\">\n<h3><strong>Responsible Investing</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">54 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Responsible Investing Governance</li>\n<li>Organizational Framework and Reporting</li>\n<li>Implementation: Exclusion; Active Ownership; Impact Investing; ESG Integration</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#4b547a\" width=\"100%\" min_height_tablet=\"\" min_height_phone=\"\" min_height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" height=\"465px\" height_tablet=\"465px\" height_phone=\"555px\" height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"-110px||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" 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Demonstrate impact areas where you excel and identify improvement opportunities\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"136px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Our report helps you demonstrate areas where you excel; identify gaps in your disclosures; and highlight improvements possibilities in your journey towards transparency excellence.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/gapsv2.png\" title_text=\"gapsv2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/metric.jpg\" title_text=\"Financial stock market data statistics charts, index prices grow\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"3. 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Ensure that you are a transparency leader:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"147px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Far beyond scores and rankings, CEM’s Transparency Benchmark helps you set a solid foundation toward excellence in transparency.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency-leadership.png\" title_text=\"transparency-leadership\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#dbe5eb\" background_enable_image=\"off\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"5. 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From communicating how organizations create value for stakeholders, to the disclosure of critical governance, performance, cost and responsible investment factors; transparency remains at the heart of everything an organization does.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth-tree2.jpg\" title_text=\"growth-tree2\" disabled_on=\"on|on|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" filter_opacity=\"51%\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#344e63\" height=\"334px\" height_tablet=\"334px\" height_phone=\"680px\" height_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_tablet=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_phone=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"20px||20px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" height=\"164px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"How does the Transparency Benchmark work? \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The CEM Transparency Benchmark is a comprehensive assessment that covers major impact areas and consider critical goals in your transparency journey. It will help you:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Get a third-party<br />Transparency Assessment</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Demonstrate<br />Transparency Efforts</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Identify Gaps for<br />Improvements</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Implement Best<br />Practices</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" background_enable_image=\"off\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Transparency Matters\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"left\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"12px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"25px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"gcid-body-color\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}\"]<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Far beyond the moral imperative that recognizes transparency “is the right thing to do” there is plenty of evidence that shows how greater transparency leads to better outcomes, including:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"col-md-5 col-md-offset-1\" style=\"line-height: 2; padding-right: 20px;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Improved decision making. Transparency and accountability go hand in hand.</li>\n<li>Clarity of purpose that comes from simplifying and communicating complex issues.</li>\n<li>Improved relationships with a broad spectrum of stakeholders including beneficiaries, plan sponsors, regulators, suppliers, and concerned citizens.</li>\n<li>Improved stewardship. After all, management’s duty is to do their best to the benefit of their stakeholders.</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency_matters.png\" title_text=\"transparency_matters\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\" %22Trust is a critically important success factor. Transparency builds trust. Transparency is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do.%22 \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_font_size=\"20px\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=\"- Mike Heale, CEM Benchmarking\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"right\" title_text_color=\"gcid-heading-color\" custom_margin=\"0px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22title_text_color%22%93}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"15px||25px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To support asset owners in this goal, CEM has created a Transparency Benchmark. This is a strategic tool that helps funds speed up the implementation of transparency best practices and builds a great foundation for transparency leadership in our industry.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works-dark-gray.jpg\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Across Four Major Strategic Impact Areas \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"16px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The CEM Transparency Benchmark provides insights into four impact areas.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_3,1_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" min_height=\"238.4px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Costs\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/dollar.png\" title_text=\"dollar\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=\"Governance and Organization\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/courthouse.png\" title_text=\"courthouse\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/howtransparency.png\" title_text=\"howtransparency\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Performance\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/icons8-increase-96.png\" title_text=\"icons8-increase-96\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=\"Responsible Investing\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth.png\" title_text=\"growth\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"16px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Specifically, the CEM Transparency Benchmark will help your fund:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"1. See and compare your transparency results: \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span class=\"transparency-learning-desc\">Get a custom comparison report that ranks your fund against 75 leading funds from 15 countries, across four major impact areas; Costs, Performance, Governance, and Responsible Investing; and 188 key metrics. </span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||14px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" border_color_right=\"#EDAE49\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"15\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Countries</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"75\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Funds</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Impact Areas</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"188\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Key Metrics</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#F0F0F0\" width=\"100%\" max_width=\"100%\" module_alignment=\"center\" height=\"615px\" height_tablet=\"615px\" height_phone=\"950px\" height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"95%\" max_width=\"1644px\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency-benchmark.png\" title_text=\"transparency-benchmark\" disabled_on=\"on|on|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div>\n<h3><strong>Governance and Organization</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">34 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Structure and Mission</li>\n<li>Board Competencies and Qualifications</li>\n<li>Compensation and Human Resources</li>\n<li>Organizational Strategy</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div style=\"margin-top: 10%;\">\n<h3><strong>Performance</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">43 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Returns and Value-added: Time Periods &amp; Clarity</li>\n<li>Risk Policies and Measures</li>\n<li>Portfolio Structure and Explanation of Results</li>\n<li>Member Service Goals, Plans, and Levels*</li>\n<li>Funded Status and Related Discussion</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div>\n<h3><strong>Costs</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">57 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Total Fund Level</li>\n<li>Asset Class or Investment Option Level</li>\n<li>External Management Fees</li>\n<li>Transaction Costs</li>\n<li>Member Service and Administration Costs*</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div style=\"margin-top: 10%;\">\n<h3><strong>Responsible Investing</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">54 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Responsible Investing Governance</li>\n<li>Organizational Framework and Reporting</li>\n<li>Implementation: Exclusion; Active Ownership; Impact Investing; ESG Integration</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#4b547a\" width=\"100%\" min_height_tablet=\"\" min_height_phone=\"\" min_height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" height=\"465px\" height_tablet=\"465px\" height_phone=\"555px\" height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"-110px||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\" 2. Demonstrate impact areas where you excel and identify improvement opportunities\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"136px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Our report helps you demonstrate areas where you excel; identify gaps in your disclosures; and highlight improvements possibilities in your journey towards transparency excellence.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/gapsv2.png\" title_text=\"gapsv2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/metric.jpg\" title_text=\"Financial stock market data statistics charts, index prices grow\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"3. Learn best practices:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"148px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Get a comprehensive collection of transparency best practices with clear examples that show you how you can improve your disclosures</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#344e63\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\" 4. Ensure that you are a transparency leader:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"147px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Far beyond scores and rankings, CEM’s Transparency Benchmark helps you set a solid foundation toward excellence in transparency.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency-leadership.png\" title_text=\"transparency-leadership\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#dbe5eb\" background_enable_image=\"off\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"5. Support from the world’s leader in pension fund benchmarking:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"16px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul class=\"transparency-support-list\">\n<li>CEM reviews, compares, and scores your public disclosures.</li>\n<li>No survey or work on your part.</li>\n<li>Interactive meetings to discuss your transparency results and improvement possibilities.</li>\n<li>We guarantee confidentiality of your Transparency Benchmark results.</li>\n<li><strong>Objective, independent, third-party assessment from the world’s leader in pension fund benchmarking</strong></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#000A06\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The journey to improve transparency doesn’t have to be complex…<br />And transparency benchmarking is the first step.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works-dark-gray.jpg\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"What to do next?\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"20px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" module_alignment=\"center\" sticky_enabled=\"0\" custom_margin=\"||20px||false|false\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<p>If you want to discover how CEM’s Transparency Benchmark can help your organization improve transparency, inquire about our Transparency Report. Fill out the form below and our team will contact you shortly to discuss. 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From communicating how organizations create value for stakeholders, to the disclosure of critical governance, performance, cost and responsible investment factors; transparency remains at the heart of everything an organization does.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth-tree2.jpg\" title_text=\"growth-tree2\" disabled_on=\"on|on|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" filter_opacity=\"51%\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#344e63\" height=\"334px\" height_tablet=\"334px\" height_phone=\"680px\" height_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_tablet=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_phone=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"20px||20px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" height=\"164px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"How does the Transparency Benchmark work? \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The CEM Transparency Benchmark is a comprehensive assessment that covers major impact areas and consider critical goals in your transparency journey. It will help you:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Get a third-party<br />Transparency Assessment</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Demonstrate<br />Transparency Efforts</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Identify Gaps for<br />Improvements</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Implement Best<br />Practices</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" background_enable_image=\"off\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Transparency Matters\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"left\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"12px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"25px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"gcid-body-color\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}\"]<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Far beyond the moral imperative that recognizes transparency “is the right thing to do” there is plenty of evidence that shows how greater transparency leads to better outcomes, including:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"col-md-5 col-md-offset-1\" style=\"line-height: 2; padding-right: 20px;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Improved decision making. Transparency and accountability go hand in hand.</li>\n<li>Clarity of purpose that comes from simplifying and communicating complex issues.</li>\n<li>Improved relationships with a broad spectrum of stakeholders including beneficiaries, plan sponsors, regulators, suppliers, and concerned citizens.</li>\n<li>Improved stewardship. After all, management’s duty is to do their best to the benefit of their stakeholders.</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency_matters.png\" title_text=\"transparency_matters\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\" %22Trust is a critically important success factor. Transparency builds trust. Transparency is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do.%22 \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_font_size=\"20px\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=\"- Mike Heale, CEM Benchmarking\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"right\" title_text_color=\"gcid-heading-color\" custom_margin=\"0px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22title_text_color%22%93}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"15px||25px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To support asset owners in this goal, CEM has created a Transparency Benchmark. 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See and compare your transparency results: \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span class=\"transparency-learning-desc\">Get a custom comparison report that ranks your fund against 75 leading funds from 15 countries, across four major impact areas; Costs, Performance, Governance, and Responsible Investing; and 188 key metrics. </span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" 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_module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Funds</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Impact Areas</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"188\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Key Metrics</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#F0F0F0\" width=\"100%\" max_width=\"100%\" module_alignment=\"center\" height=\"615px\" height_tablet=\"615px\" height_phone=\"950px\" height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"95%\" max_width=\"1644px\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency-benchmark.png\" title_text=\"transparency-benchmark\" disabled_on=\"on|on|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div>\n<h3><strong>Governance and Organization</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">34 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Structure and Mission</li>\n<li>Board Competencies and Qualifications</li>\n<li>Compensation and Human Resources</li>\n<li>Organizational Strategy</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div style=\"margin-top: 10%;\">\n<h3><strong>Performance</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">43 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Returns and Value-added: Time Periods &amp; Clarity</li>\n<li>Risk Policies and Measures</li>\n<li>Portfolio Structure and Explanation of Results</li>\n<li>Member Service Goals, Plans, and Levels*</li>\n<li>Funded Status and Related Discussion</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div>\n<h3><strong>Costs</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">57 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Total Fund Level</li>\n<li>Asset Class or Investment Option Level</li>\n<li>External Management Fees</li>\n<li>Transaction Costs</li>\n<li>Member Service and Administration Costs*</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div style=\"margin-top: 10%;\">\n<h3><strong>Responsible Investing</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">54 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Responsible Investing Governance</li>\n<li>Organizational Framework and Reporting</li>\n<li>Implementation: Exclusion; Active Ownership; Impact Investing; ESG Integration</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#4b547a\" width=\"100%\" min_height_tablet=\"\" min_height_phone=\"\" min_height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" height=\"465px\" height_tablet=\"465px\" height_phone=\"555px\" height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"-110px||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" 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Demonstrate impact areas where you excel and identify improvement opportunities\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"136px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Our report helps you demonstrate areas where you excel; identify gaps in your disclosures; and highlight improvements possibilities in your journey towards transparency excellence.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/gapsv2.png\" title_text=\"gapsv2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/metric.jpg\" title_text=\"Financial stock market data statistics charts, index prices grow\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"3. Learn best practices:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"148px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Get a comprehensive collection of transparency best practices with clear examples that show you how you can improve your disclosures</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#344e63\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\" 4. Ensure that you are a transparency leader:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"147px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Far beyond scores and rankings, CEM’s Transparency Benchmark helps you set a solid foundation toward excellence in transparency.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency-leadership.png\" title_text=\"transparency-leadership\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#dbe5eb\" background_enable_image=\"off\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"5. Support from the world’s leader in pension fund benchmarking:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"16px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<ul class=\"transparency-support-list\">\n<li>CEM reviews, compares, and scores your public disclosures.</li>\n<li>No survey or work on your part.</li>\n<li>Interactive meetings to discuss your transparency results and improvement possibilities.</li>\n<li>We guarantee confidentiality of your Transparency Benchmark results.</li>\n<li>Objective, independent, third-party assessment from the world’s leader in pension fund benchmarking</li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#000A06\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The journey to improve transparency doesn’t have to be complex…<br />And transparency benchmarking is the first step.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works-dark-gray.jpg\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"What to do next?\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"20px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" module_alignment=\"center\" sticky_enabled=\"0\" custom_margin=\"||20px||false|false\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<p>If you want to discover how CEM’s Transparency Benchmark can help your organization improve transparency, inquire about our Transparency Report. 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Where is your fund in this journey? More importantly, how will you keep up with industry best practices?</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>With mounting pressure and scrutiny from media, regulators, boards, peers, and the public to improve public disclosures, the industry is speeding up the implementation of transparency best practices for the benefit of their beneficiaries, stakeholders, and ultimately: the world.<br />Transparency is a critical practice that impacts the whole organization. From communicating how organizations create value for stakeholders, to the disclosure of critical governance, performance, cost and responsible investment factors; transparency remains at the heart of everything an organization does.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth-tree2.jpg\" title_text=\"growth-tree2\" disabled_on=\"on|on|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" filter_opacity=\"51%\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#344e63\" height=\"334px\" height_tablet=\"334px\" height_phone=\"680px\" height_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_tablet=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_phone=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"20px||20px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" height=\"164px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"How does the Transparency Benchmark work? \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The CEM Transparency Benchmark is a comprehensive assessment that covers major impact areas and consider critical goals in your transparency journey. It will help you:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Get a third-party<br />Transparency Assessment</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Demonstrate<br />Transparency Efforts</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Identify Gaps for<br />Improvements</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Implement Best<br />Practices</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" background_enable_image=\"off\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Transparency Matters\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"left\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"12px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"25px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"gcid-body-color\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}\"]<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Far beyond the moral imperative that recognizes transparency “is the right thing to do” there is plenty of evidence that shows how greater transparency leads to better outcomes, including:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"col-md-5 col-md-offset-1\" style=\"line-height: 2; padding-right: 20px;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Improved decision making. Transparency and accountability go hand in hand.</li>\n<li>Clarity of purpose that comes from simplifying and communicating complex issues.</li>\n<li>Improved relationships with a broad spectrum of stakeholders including beneficiaries, plan sponsors, regulators, suppliers, and concerned citizens.</li>\n<li>Improved stewardship. After all, management’s duty is to do their best to the benefit of their stakeholders.</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency_matters.png\" title_text=\"transparency_matters\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\" %22Trust is a critically important success factor. Transparency builds trust. Transparency is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do.%22 \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_font_size=\"20px\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=\"- Mike Heale, CEM Benchmarking\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"right\" title_text_color=\"gcid-heading-color\" custom_margin=\"0px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22title_text_color%22%93}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"15px||25px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To support asset owners in this goal, CEM has created a Transparency Benchmark. This is a strategic tool that helps funds speed up the implementation of transparency best practices and builds a great foundation for transparency leadership in our industry.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works-dark-gray.jpg\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Across Four Major Strategic Impact Areas \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"16px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The CEM Transparency Benchmark provides insights into four impact areas.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_3,1_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" min_height=\"238.4px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Costs\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image 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_module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/growth-1.png\" title_text=\"growth\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"16px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" 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See and compare your transparency results: \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span class=\"transparency-learning-desc\">Get a custom comparison report that ranks your fund against 75 leading funds from 15 countries, across four major impact areas; Costs, Performance, Governance, and Responsible Investing; and 188 key metrics. </span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" 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_module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Impact Areas</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"188\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Key Metrics</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#F0F0F0\" width=\"100%\" max_width=\"100%\" module_alignment=\"center\" height=\"615px\" height_tablet=\"615px\" height_phone=\"950px\" height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"95%\" max_width=\"1644px\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency-benchmark.png\" title_text=\"transparency-benchmark\" disabled_on=\"on|on|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div>\n<h3><strong>Governance and Organization</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">34 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Structure and Mission</li>\n<li>Board Competencies and Qualifications</li>\n<li>Compensation and Human Resources</li>\n<li>Organizational Strategy</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div style=\"margin-top: 10%;\">\n<h3><strong>Performance</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">43 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Returns and Value-added: Time Periods &amp; Clarity</li>\n<li>Risk Policies and Measures</li>\n<li>Portfolio 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scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Responsible Investing Governance</li>\n<li>Organizational Framework and Reporting</li>\n<li>Implementation: Exclusion; Active Ownership; Impact Investing; ESG Integration</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#4b547a\" width=\"100%\" min_height_tablet=\"\" min_height_phone=\"\" min_height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" height=\"465px\" height_tablet=\"465px\" height_phone=\"555px\" height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"-110px||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" 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Demonstrate impact areas where you excel and identify improvement opportunities\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"136px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Our report helps you demonstrate areas where you excel; identify gaps in your disclosures; and highlight improvements possibilities in your journey towards transparency excellence.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/gapsv2.png\" title_text=\"gapsv2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/metric.jpg\" title_text=\"Financial stock market data statistics charts, index prices grow\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"3. Learn best practices:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"148px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Get a comprehensive collection of transparency best practices with clear examples that show you how you can improve your disclosures</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#344e63\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\" 4. Ensure that you are a transparency leader:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"147px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Far beyond scores and rankings, CEM’s Transparency Benchmark helps you set a solid foundation toward excellence in transparency.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency-leadership.png\" title_text=\"transparency-leadership\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#dbe5eb\" background_enable_image=\"off\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"5. 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It was developed by CEM Benchmarking in collaboration with <a href=\"https://global-pension-transparency-benchmark.top1000funds.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top1000Funds</a> and is updated every year.</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/GPTB-2024-How-did-your-fund-rank.png\" title_text=\"GPTB 2024 How did your fund rank\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" alt=\"See the results of the 2024 GPTB report\" sticky_enabled=\"0\" url=\"/research/global-pension-transparency-benchmark-2/\" url_new_window=\"on\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works-dark-gray.jpg\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"What to do next?\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"20px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" module_alignment=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||20px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>If you want to discover how CEM’s Transparency Benchmark can help your organization improve transparency, inquire about our Transparency Report. 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Where is your fund in this journey? More importantly, how will you keep up with industry best practices?</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>With mounting pressure and scrutiny from media, regulators, boards, peers, and the public to improve public disclosures, the industry is speeding up the implementation of transparency best practices for the benefit of their beneficiaries, stakeholders, and ultimately: the world.<br />Transparency is a critical practice that impacts the whole organization. From communicating how organizations create value for stakeholders, to the disclosure of critical governance, performance, cost and responsible investment factors; transparency remains at the heart of everything an organization does.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth-tree2.jpg\" title_text=\"growth-tree2\" disabled_on=\"on|on|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" filter_opacity=\"51%\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#344e63\" height=\"334px\" height_tablet=\"334px\" height_phone=\"680px\" height_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_tablet=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_phone=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"20px||20px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" height=\"164px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"How does the Transparency Benchmark work? \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The CEM Transparency Benchmark is a comprehensive assessment that covers major impact areas and consider critical goals in your transparency journey. It will help you:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Get a third-party<br />Transparency Assessment</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Demonstrate<br />Transparency Efforts</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Identify Gaps for<br />Improvements</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Implement Best<br />Practices</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" background_enable_image=\"off\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Transparency Matters\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"left\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"12px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"25px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"gcid-body-color\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}\"]<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Far beyond the moral imperative that recognizes transparency “is the right thing to do” there is plenty of evidence that shows how greater transparency leads to better outcomes, including:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"col-md-5 col-md-offset-1\" style=\"line-height: 2; padding-right: 20px;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Improved decision making. Transparency and accountability go hand in hand.</li>\n<li>Clarity of purpose that comes from simplifying and communicating complex issues.</li>\n<li>Improved relationships with a broad spectrum of stakeholders including beneficiaries, plan sponsors, regulators, suppliers, and concerned citizens.</li>\n<li>Improved stewardship. After all, management’s duty is to do their best to the benefit of their stakeholders.</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency_matters.png\" title_text=\"transparency_matters\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\" %22Trust is a critically important success factor. Transparency builds trust. Transparency is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do.%22 \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_font_size=\"20px\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=\"- Mike Heale, CEM Benchmarking\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"right\" title_text_color=\"gcid-heading-color\" custom_margin=\"0px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22title_text_color%22%93}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"15px||25px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To support asset owners in this goal, CEM has created a Transparency Benchmark. This is a strategic tool that helps funds speed up the implementation of transparency best practices and builds a great foundation for transparency leadership in our industry.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works-dark-gray.jpg\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Across Four Major Strategic Impact Areas \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" 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See and compare your transparency results: \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span class=\"transparency-learning-desc\">Get a custom comparison report that ranks your fund against 75 leading funds from 15 countries, across four major impact areas; Costs, Performance, Governance, and Responsible Investing; and 188 key metrics. </span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" 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_module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Impact Areas</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"188\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Key Metrics</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#F0F0F0\" width=\"100%\" max_width=\"100%\" module_alignment=\"center\" height=\"615px\" height_tablet=\"615px\" height_phone=\"950px\" height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"95%\" max_width=\"1644px\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency-benchmark.png\" title_text=\"transparency-benchmark\" disabled_on=\"on|on|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div>\n<h3><strong>Governance and Organization</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">34 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Structure and Mission</li>\n<li>Board Competencies and Qualifications</li>\n<li>Compensation and Human Resources</li>\n<li>Organizational Strategy</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div style=\"margin-top: 10%;\">\n<h3><strong>Performance</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">43 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Returns and Value-added: Time Periods &amp; Clarity</li>\n<li>Risk Policies and Measures</li>\n<li>Portfolio 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scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Responsible Investing Governance</li>\n<li>Organizational Framework and Reporting</li>\n<li>Implementation: Exclusion; Active Ownership; Impact Investing; ESG Integration</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#4b547a\" width=\"100%\" min_height_tablet=\"\" min_height_phone=\"\" min_height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" height=\"465px\" height_tablet=\"465px\" height_phone=\"555px\" height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"-110px||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" 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Demonstrate impact areas where you excel and identify improvement opportunities\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"136px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Our report helps you demonstrate areas where you excel; identify gaps in your disclosures; and highlight improvements possibilities in your journey towards transparency excellence.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/gapsv2.png\" title_text=\"gapsv2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/metric.jpg\" title_text=\"Financial stock market data statistics charts, index prices grow\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"3. Learn best practices:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"148px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Get a comprehensive collection of transparency best practices with clear examples that show you how you can improve your disclosures</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#344e63\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\" 4. Ensure that you are a transparency leader:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"147px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Far beyond scores and rankings, CEM’s Transparency Benchmark helps you set a solid foundation toward excellence in transparency.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency-leadership.png\" title_text=\"transparency-leadership\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#dbe5eb\" background_enable_image=\"off\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"5. Support from the world’s leader in pension fund benchmarking:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"16px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul class=\"transparency-support-list\">\n<li>CEM reviews, compares, and scores your public disclosures.</li>\n<li>No survey or work on your part.</li>\n<li>Interactive meetings to discuss your transparency results and improvement possibilities.</li>\n<li>We guarantee confidentiality of your Transparency Benchmark results.</li>\n<li>Objective, independent, third-party assessment from the world’s leader in pension fund benchmarking</li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#000A06\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The journey to improve transparency doesn’t have to be complex…<br />And transparency benchmarking is the first step.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#4b547a\" width=\"100%\" min_height_tablet=\"\" min_height_phone=\"\" min_height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" height=\"485px\" height_tablet=\"465px\" height_phone=\"555px\" height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" max_height=\"500px\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"-110px||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Global Pension Transparency Benchmark 2024\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"136px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" hover_enabled=\"0\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<p><span>The Global Pension Transparency Benchmark is the world\'s first global standard for pension disclosure, focusing on transparency in a bid to improve pension outcomes for members. It was developed by CEM Benchmarking in collaboration with <a href=\"https://global-pension-transparency-benchmark.top1000funds.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top1000Funds</a> and is updated every year.</span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_text=\"Read more\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"none\" button_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"on|desktop\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\" button_bg_color__hover=\"#ed9200\" button_bg_enable_color__hover=\"on\" button_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"on|hover\" button_border_radius=\"3px\" button_border_radius__hover=\"3px\" button_url=\"/research/global-pension-transparency-benchmark-2/\" url_new_window=\"on\"][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/GPTB-2024-How-did-your-fund-rank.png\" title_text=\"GPTB 2024 How did your fund rank\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" alt=\"See the results of the 2024 GPTB report\" sticky_enabled=\"0\" url=\"/research/global-pension-transparency-benchmark-2/\" url_new_window=\"on\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works-dark-gray.jpg\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"What to do next?\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"20px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" module_alignment=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||20px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>If you want to discover how CEM’s Transparency Benchmark can help your organization improve transparency, inquire about our Transparency Report. 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Where is your fund in this journey? More importantly, how will you keep up with industry best practices?</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>With mounting pressure and scrutiny from media, regulators, boards, peers, and the public to improve public disclosures, the industry is speeding up the implementation of transparency best practices for the benefit of their beneficiaries, stakeholders, and ultimately: the world.<br />Transparency is a critical practice that impacts the whole organization. From communicating how organizations create value for stakeholders, to the disclosure of critical governance, performance, cost and responsible investment factors; transparency remains at the heart of everything an organization does.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth-tree2.jpg\" title_text=\"growth-tree2\" disabled_on=\"on|on|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" filter_opacity=\"51%\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#344e63\" height=\"334px\" height_tablet=\"334px\" height_phone=\"680px\" height_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_tablet=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_phone=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"20px||20px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" height=\"164px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"How does the Transparency Benchmark work? \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The CEM Transparency Benchmark is a comprehensive assessment that covers major impact areas and consider critical goals in your transparency journey. It will help you:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Get a third-party<br />Transparency Assessment</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Demonstrate<br />Transparency Efforts</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Identify Gaps for<br />Improvements</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Implement Best<br />Practices</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" background_enable_image=\"off\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Transparency Matters\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"left\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"12px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"25px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"gcid-body-color\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}\"]<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Far beyond the moral imperative that recognizes transparency “is the right thing to do” there is plenty of evidence that shows how greater transparency leads to better outcomes, including:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"col-md-5 col-md-offset-1\" style=\"line-height: 2; padding-right: 20px;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Improved decision making. Transparency and accountability go hand in hand.</li>\n<li>Clarity of purpose that comes from simplifying and communicating complex issues.</li>\n<li>Improved relationships with a broad spectrum of stakeholders including beneficiaries, plan sponsors, regulators, suppliers, and concerned citizens.</li>\n<li>Improved stewardship. After all, management’s duty is to do their best to the benefit of their stakeholders.</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency_matters.png\" title_text=\"transparency_matters\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\" %22Trust is a critically important success factor. Transparency builds trust. Transparency is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do.%22 \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_font_size=\"20px\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=\"- Mike Heale, CEM Benchmarking\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"right\" title_text_color=\"gcid-heading-color\" custom_margin=\"0px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22title_text_color%22%93}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"15px||25px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To support asset owners in this goal, CEM has created a Transparency Benchmark. This is a strategic tool that helps funds speed up the implementation of transparency best practices and builds a great foundation for transparency leadership in our industry.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works-dark-gray.jpg\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Across Four Major Strategic Impact Areas \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"16px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The CEM Transparency Benchmark provides insights into four impact areas.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_3,1_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" min_height=\"238.4px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Costs\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/dollar-1.png\" title_text=\"dollar\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=\"Governance and Organization\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/courthouse.png\" title_text=\"courthouse\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/howtransparency.png\" title_text=\"howtransparency\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Performance\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/icons8-increase-96.png\" title_text=\"icons8-increase-96\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=\"Responsible Investing\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/growth-1.png\" title_text=\"growth\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"16px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Specifically, the CEM Transparency Benchmark will help your fund:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"1. See and compare your transparency results: \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span class=\"transparency-learning-desc\">Get a custom comparison report that ranks your fund against 75 leading funds from 15 countries, across four major impact areas; Costs, Performance, Governance, and Responsible Investing; and 188 key metrics. </span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||14px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" border_color_right=\"#EDAE49\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"15\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Countries</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"75\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Funds</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Impact Areas</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"188\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Key Metrics</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#F0F0F0\" width=\"100%\" max_width=\"100%\" module_alignment=\"center\" height=\"615px\" height_tablet=\"615px\" height_phone=\"950px\" height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"95%\" max_width=\"1644px\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency-benchmark.png\" title_text=\"transparency-benchmark\" disabled_on=\"on|on|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div>\n<h3><strong>Governance and Organization</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">34 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Structure and Mission</li>\n<li>Board Competencies and Qualifications</li>\n<li>Compensation and Human Resources</li>\n<li>Organizational Strategy</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div style=\"margin-top: 10%;\">\n<h3><strong>Performance</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">43 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Returns and Value-added: Time Periods &amp; Clarity</li>\n<li>Risk Policies and Measures</li>\n<li>Portfolio Structure and Explanation of Results</li>\n<li>Member Service Goals, Plans, and Levels*</li>\n<li>Funded Status and Related Discussion</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div>\n<h3><strong>Costs</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">57 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Total Fund Level</li>\n<li>Asset Class or Investment Option Level</li>\n<li>External Management Fees</li>\n<li>Transaction Costs</li>\n<li>Member Service and Administration Costs*</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div style=\"margin-top: 10%;\">\n<h3><strong>Responsible Investing</strong><br /><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">54 disclosure elements scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Responsible Investing Governance</li>\n<li>Organizational Framework and Reporting</li>\n<li>Implementation: Exclusion; Active Ownership; Impact Investing; ESG Integration</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#4b547a\" width=\"100%\" min_height_tablet=\"\" min_height_phone=\"\" min_height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" height=\"465px\" height_tablet=\"465px\" height_phone=\"555px\" height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"-110px||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" 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Demonstrate impact areas where you excel and identify improvement opportunities\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"136px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Our report helps you demonstrate areas where you excel; identify gaps in your disclosures; and highlight improvements possibilities in your journey towards transparency excellence.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/gapsv2.png\" title_text=\"gapsv2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/metric.jpg\" title_text=\"Financial stock market data statistics charts, index prices grow\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"3. Learn best practices:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"148px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Get a comprehensive collection of transparency best practices with clear examples that show you how you can improve your disclosures</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#344e63\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\" 4. Ensure that you are a transparency leader:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"147px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Far beyond scores and rankings, CEM’s Transparency Benchmark helps you set a solid foundation toward excellence in transparency.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency-leadership.png\" title_text=\"transparency-leadership\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#dbe5eb\" background_enable_image=\"off\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"5. Support from the world’s leader in pension fund benchmarking:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"16px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul class=\"transparency-support-list\">\n<li>CEM reviews, compares, and scores your public disclosures.</li>\n<li>No survey or work on your part.</li>\n<li>Interactive meetings to discuss your transparency results and improvement possibilities.</li>\n<li>We guarantee confidentiality of your Transparency Benchmark results.</li>\n<li>Objective, independent, third-party assessment from the world’s leader in pension fund benchmarking</li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#000A06\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The journey to improve transparency doesn’t have to be complex…<br />And transparency benchmarking is the first step.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#4b547a\" width=\"100%\" min_height_tablet=\"\" min_height_phone=\"\" min_height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" height=\"485px\" height_tablet=\"465px\" height_phone=\"555px\" height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" max_height=\"500px\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"-110px||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Global Pension Transparency Benchmark 2024\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"136px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" hover_enabled=\"0\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\" url=\"/research/global-pension-transparency-benchmark-2/\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<p><span>The Global Pension Transparency Benchmark is the world\'s first global standard for pension disclosure, focusing on transparency in a bid to improve pension outcomes for members. 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