Desjardins signs an agreement with Call2Recycle to facilitate battery collection

Montreal, April 15, 2026 – Desjardins Group has entered into an agreement with Call2Recycle, the organization mandated by the Quebec government to operate the province’s domestic battery collection and recycling program. Thanks to this partnership, Desjardins will become the first financial institution in Quebec to offer this service. It will gradually be rolled out to all of the organization’s locations, allowing its employees, members and clients to safely and responsibly recycle their batteries.

This collaboration with Call2Recycle is part of Desjardins’s Programme Récüp initiative, which aims to help teams reduce their waste output at the source and give items a second life by encouraging repair, reuse, recycling and repurposing. Desjardins has been mobilizing its teams and promoting more environmentally friendly practices through online training, workshops, themed events and regular communication.

In recent years, the organization has taken a number of concrete steps to reduce its ecological footprint. For example, its food services team now provides reusable cups upon deposit at several different work sites, preventing the use of more than 60,000 disposable cups per year. In addition, a new internal directive requires extending the useful life of office equipment by 33%, helping to reduce waste and make better use of resources.

“This partnership with Call2Recycle reflects Desjardins Group’s desire to make responsible waste management solutions more accessible. It’s another way that we’re introducing the circular economy principles into our operations and strengthening our commitment to continuously improving our practices and contributing to a greener society,” Christian Dubeau, Vice-President of Real Estate Services at Desjardins Group.

“We’re proud to partner with Desjardins Group, a key player committed to the green transition. By making it easier for employees and members to recycle batteries, Desjardins is proving that it’s a real leader in the circular economy. This partnership will help keep more hazardous materials out of landfills while raising public awareness about the importance of responsible recycling,” Joseph Chung, Vice-President, Account Management at Call2Recycle.