ESG issues are impacting Canadians, who are voicing their concerns.
Environmental
0%
of Canadians believe industries must adopt cleaner technologies1
Social
0%
of working Canadians have witnessed discrimination in their workplace, experienced it themselves, or both2
Governance
0%
of Canadians view CEOs as being trustworthy3
This growing social awareness has increased interest in responsible investing.
Canadian responsible investment assets
(in billions)4
$460
2006
$567
2008
$518
2010
$601
2011
$1,011
2013
$1,506
2015
$2,132
2017
$3,116
2019
Source: Ria 2020 Canadian RI Trends Report
Almost unheard of in the early 1990s, ESG-based investment management is now experiencing unprecedented year-over-year growth.
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Generating potential financial returns while making the world a better place
Desjardins was one of the first financial institutions to bring the idea of responsible investing (RI) to Canada. As a precursor, Desjardins feels the responsibility to empower our investors and advisors to better our world.
Making a difference started with Desjardins
1990
Desjardins launches one of Canada's first responsible investment funds.
2022
Responsible investing now represents 61.8% of Canada's investment industry.4
The Desjardins difference
It's time you made a difference.
With our more responsible approach to responsible investing and to our advisor partners, Desjardins can help you deliver a positive outcome for your clients' portfolios—and to the future.
For more information about Desjardins ESG Funds, talk to a member of our team.
