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Sustainable Development

Our vision for a sustainable future

As a cooperative, we naturally advocate for a more sustainable and inclusive economy. Our environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives reflect that vision, as do our responsible finance products and services.

Our commitment to responsible finance

We strive to incorporate ESG principles into all our business operations to foster sustainable growth. We support companies that do the same, and we lead by example through our initiatives.

Protecting the environment

We're dedicated to combating climate change by promoting the transition to renewable energy and a lower-carbon economy.

Reducing our greenhouse gas emissions

By 2030, we're aiming to reduce our GHG emissions by 50% compared to our 2020 levels.

Our social engagement

We endorse community initiatives that benefit our members and clients and that are in line with our cooperative values.

Together For Our Youth

Through our program, we support hundreds of thousands of young Canadians.

Learn more about the Together For Our Youth program.

Co-op Week

Co-op Week aims to shine a spotlight on the mission and values that inspire cooperatives.

Learn more about Co-op Week.

Impact investing and the Aequitas Fund

Through the Aequitas Fund, we strive to advance gender equality, combat climate change and support other United Nationals Sustainable Development Goals.

Learn more about the Aequitas Fund.

Our governance initiatives

We've signed several internationally recognized responsible finance commitments. Our ESG strategy is in line with our sustainable development policy, among others.

Sustainable development policy

Adopted in 2005, our sustainable development policy applies to all our operations and caisse network. We update the policy every 5 years.

The Paris Agreement

We're working to reduce our GHG emissions in accordance with the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit the global temperature rise to less than 2°C.

Sustainable bonds

We offer our institutional members and clients the opportunity to invest in companies and sectors committed to ESG principles and a sustainable vision.

ESG positions

Over the past few years, we've adopted several strong positions toward industries that pose heightened ESG risks.

Responsible finance products and services

With Desjardins Solutions for a Sustainable Future, discover a range of products and services that can help you achieve your goals, buy a hybrid or electric vehicle and so much more.

Responsible finance resources

Social and Cooperative Responsibility Report

Read our latest Social and Cooperative Responsibility Report and past reports.

Read our reports

Personal finance and sustainable development

See how your financial decisions can do good for society and the environnement and learn more about sustainable development.

Responsible finance tips