Our Responsible Investment Approach

Investing for a
sustainable future

Our commitment

We believe that considering environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors leads to a better assessment of long-term risks and opportunities. Our approach seeks to balance financial performance, risk management, and sustainable value creation.

We believe that:

 

We are committed to:

Many of our investors want their money to work for them while contributing to a better future.

Developing products that address this dual aspiration.

Financial performance requires looking beyond financial metrics alone.

Considering ESG factors that may create financial value.

Economic stakeholders have responsibilities toward communities and the regions in which they operate.

Contributing to the collective efforts needed to support a more equitable and sustainable world.

Transparency strengthens trust.

Reporting on our investment practices and the impact they generate for society.

 

How we apply responsible investing

To put these commitments into action, we have structured our responsible investing strategy around five key pillars that can influence our activities and products:

  • Educate and raise awareness about RI
    Help advisors better understand ESG issues.
  • Select and monitor portfolio managers
    Assess their responsible investing expertise and practices.
  • Integrate ESG factors
    Consider ESG-related risks, opportunities, and impacts in the development of our products.
  • Act as an active and engaged investor
    Promote sound business practices through dialogue with companies and the exercise of voting rights.
  • Disclose our results
    Report on our approaches, actions, and outcomes.

Our policies

Responsible investment products may adopt different ESG approaches based on their nature and objectives.

View these policies to learn how responsible investing approaches are applied across our product lineup.

Our priority themes

Three themes are central to our responsible investing approach and are considered by our portfolio managers in their investment decisions and stewardship activities.

  • Climate change

    Understand the risks and opportunities associated with climate change and the transition to a low-carbon economy.

  • Nature and biodiversity protection

    Consider nature- and biodiversity-related dependencies and impacts that may affect the resilience of companies and markets.

  • Human rights

    Assess our portfolios' exposure to human rights issues and encourage their proactive and responsible management.

To learn more about our approach to these priority themes, consult the dedicated section of our latest  - This link will open in a new window. Annual Report on Responsible Investing .

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The information presented on this page is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell any security, or an offer of financial products.

The responsible investment approaches, priority themes, commitments, and activities described on this page are implemented in accordance with the applicable policies and frameworks of Desjardins Investments Inc. Their application may vary depending on the investment product, strategy, or mandate.

The examples, data, statistics, impacts, and illustrations presented are intended to help explain responsible investment concepts and practices. They do not constitute a guarantee of future results or a measure of the financial performance of any investment product. Where indicators, impacts or outcomes are presented, their scope and methodology are described in the relevant reference documents.

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