Dealer use only IA Clarington Investments. Dealer use only Canada, China and ESG What are the prospects for a Canada-China relationship grounded in a.

Dealer use only IA Clarington Investments

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Dealer use only Dermot Foley CFA Vancity Investment Management Ltd. Strategic Analyst IA Clarington Inhance Monthly Income SRI Fund IA Clarington Inhance Conservative SRI Portfolio IA Clarington Inhance Balanced SRI Portfolio IA Clarington Inhance Growth SRI Portfolio IA Clarington Inhance Canadian Equity SRI Class IA Clarington Inhance Global Equity SRI Class 3

Dealer use only 4 With his depth of knowledge in labour relations, energy stocks and climate change impacts and solutions, Dermot Foley takes a lead role in analyzing the environmental performance, social responsibility and corporate governance (ESG) of companies for the Inhance portfolios. Dermot brings over 20 years of experience in social and environmental advocacy, research and policy analysis. Dermot Foley CFA Vancity Investment Management Ltd. Strategic Analyst

Dealer use only 5 As a key member of the Vancity Investment Management investment team, his role is to assess business practices, management systems and treatment of ESG risk. Dermot is also responsible for determining and executing shareholder engagement strategies on behalf of the Inhance funds. Dermot holds the Canadian Investment Manager designation from the Canadian Securities Institute and has completed all three levels of the CFA program to achieve the CFA designation. Dermot Foley CFA Vancity Investment Management Ltd. Strategic Analyst

msci.com ©2012. All rights reserved. ESG issues and event risk in China 7 Source: Thomson Financial China Mengniu Dairy (CCC) Food Safety Scandal China Railway Construction (CCC) Corruption Scandal Product Safety Concern Severe Toxic Discharge Zijin Mining Group (CCC) ESG Controversies Source: MSCI ESG Research

msci.com ©2012. All rights reserved. Drivers for change - Growing ESG awareness in China Proportion of survey respondents identifying issues as very big problem 12 Source: Pew Research Center’s Global Attitudes Project

msci.com ©2012. All rights reserved. Number of Internet Users (millions)  40% of users under age 35  46 min. per day on social media  ~66% use social media to ‘get news‘ and ‘share news’ Source: McKinsey, Nielsen Media Drivers for change - Growing ESG awareness in China 13 Workers Involved in Labor Strikes May 2010 – May 2013 Source: chinastrikes.crowdmap.com

msci.com ©2012. All rights reserved. Key Takeaways  The relevance of Chinese companies’ ESG performance is bound to increase  Overcoming ESG challenges and managing risk is crucial for improving performance in key areas such as corruption and health & safety  Regulatory shifts reflect increased liability but also opportunity for organic & sustainable growth 15

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The global leader in natural gas engines. Powering transportation. Driving change. The global leader in natural gas engines. Marla Brock Director, Strategic Relationships June 17, 2013

Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements that are based on the beliefs of Westport’s management and reflect Westport’s current expectations. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, Westport’s ability to develop viable fuel systems; Westport’s ability to provide the capital required for research, product development, operations, and marketing; product development, production and commercial launch delays; changing environmental regulations; Westport’s ability to attract and retain key personal and business partners; competition from conventional diesel fuelled engines; and Westport’s ability to protect its intellectual property. These factors should be considered carefully and investors should not rely on any forward- looking statements. Investors are encouraged to review Management’s Discussion and Analysis and the Risk Factors section in Westport’s most recently filed Annual Information Form and filings with securities regulators for a more complete discussion of factors that could affect Westport’s future performance. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward- looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. All figures are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated. 19

In China & Throughout the Developing World, Cleaner Technologies are Critical to Sustainability 20  China is the leading GHG emitter in the world, with pollution levels increasing.  Traditional technologies have failed to balance China’s economic trajectory with environmental sustainability.  Developments in fuel efficiency technology will only partially offset projected pollution.  China’s need for energy security underscores the demand for alternative fuels and clean technology.

21  Vehicle exhaust is the major cause of air pollution in China today.  A long-term sustainability strategy means better, cleaner technology.  Perceived cost and infrastructure barriers are under attack.  Upfront capital expenditure and payback periods are reconciled over the long term.  Technologies that enable alternative fuels address pollution abatement and fuel efficiency. A Critical First Step: Greening China’s Transportation Sector Refuse and vocational trucks, shuttle buses, transit buses, motor coaches, and delivery vans powered by reliable, high-performance natural gas engines are working on roads in China and carrying people every day. With the global medium- and heavy-duty vehicle market projected to grow nearly 8% between 2009 and 2014, a rapidly-urbanizing China is a significant commercial opportunity.

22 Balance Risks & Opportunities with the Right Partnerships  Continuous advances in technologies are prompting commitments by industry leaders.  For China and developing markets, solutions must be technically feasible and commercially available.  It is critical to anticipate and defeat barriers to full scale adoption of these technologies.  Strategic partnering accelerates adoption and deployment.  Weichai Westport Inc. (“WWI”), a joint venture between Westport (35% interest), Weichai Holding Group Co. Ltd.,("Weichai Holding") (40% interest) and Hong Kong Peterson (CNG) Equipment Ltd. ("Hong Kong Peterson") (25% interest) to focus on the Chinese market. WWI develops, manufactures and sells advanced, alternative fuel engines and parts that are widely used in city bus, coach and heavy-duty truck applications in China or exported to other regions globally. WWI's facility in China currently has an annual production capacity of 40,000 engines.  Westport’s Clinton Global Initiative Commitment in Rural India

Vancouver, June 2013 ESG perspectives: Asia, China Jaideep Singh Panwar Manager, Research Products, Singapore

Covering Asia Businesses in Asia | Asian businesses June 2013 October 2012 What does China’s ESG Leadership Transition Mean for ESG?

Asian companies in perspective Peer performance of Asian companies with those of other regions* Percentile scores Percentage of companies in a market within a percentile range * Data from Sustainalytics platform; June 2013

Chinese companies in perspective Percentile scores Percentage of companies in a market within a percentile range Peer performance of Chinese companies with those of other markets in Asia * Data from Sustainalytics platform; June 2013

Connecting with Asian companies Demonstration of an appreciation of relevant rules and regulations Tying in conversations with national (and the Party’s) goals and priorities Best practice conversations often welcomed, but there’s resistance to ‘copy-pasting’ Western models Issues such as ‘human rights, as it is holistically interpreted, may stall conversations A lack of response may not mean that your message has had no effect ‘ESG’ is a novel term; regional differences ‘Soft’ and relationship approach; sustainability leaders frustrated by lack of investor action Questionnaire fatigue Appreciation of operational contexts – flexibility in your ESG approach

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