Do your part for sustainable development

We believe that businesses are also responsible for promoting a more eco-friendly and fair-trade oriented world. This is why Desjardins is innovating by becoming the first enterprise to join Équiterre's campaign "Changing the World, One Step at a Time".

Our commitment to sustainable development

Desjardins' 12 Corporate Actions	Our commitment: 12 actions for a more eco-friendly and fair-trade oriented world.
The Paper Challenge	The goal of the Desjardins Paper Challenge is to reduce the use of printer and photocopy paper by 15% and to increase their use of recycled paper by the same amount.
Mobile Take-Back Program	Desjardins is partnering with Bell to recover used mobile phones.

Furthermore, Fondation Desjardins provides research grants to graduate students studying the environment and sustainable development. Desjardins Group also sponsors many environmental causes.

Lower insurance premiums for hybrid vehicle owners

Desjardins General Insurance will give members a discount if they drive a hybrid vehicle.

Do you want to make a contribution?

Read our recommendations for protecting the environment and building a more responsible world.

AccèsD and AccèsD Affaires	Reduce your paper consumption and make your regular transactions online instead of writing cheques and using envelopes.
Online statements of account	Replace your paper statements (or your passbook) with online statements on AccèsD Internet.
Socially responsible investments	Consider investment products geared toward sustainable development.
VISA Desjardins Affinity cards	Support the environment with a card from the Fondation de la faune du Québec or the Fondation québécoise en environnement. Support a humanitarian cause with an Amnesty International or Oxfam-Québec card.
How green are you?	Find out how to save paper in the workplace; test your eco-profile.
Guide for a Green Office	Reduce paper consumption in the workplace.
Responsible consumption articles	Articles about environmentally-friendly and responsible things you can do.
International internship with Desjardins!	Get an international internship to help people in need and participate in their society's development.