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Responsible investing

Explore our responsible investment (RI) product lineup and choose investments that reflect your values and financial goals.

4 reasons to opt for responsible investment

Stay true to your values and priorities

You can support the causes or issues that matter to you through your investments. Our investment options help you better align your financial needs with your values.

Potential returns are just as good

You don’t have to compromise on returns by choosing responsible investments. We aim to offer returns comparable to traditional investments, while still accounting for environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.

Support companies with sustainable practices

When you invest in companies we’ve selected for their financial stability and ESG practices, you help communities and the planet.

Make a difference

Responsible investing has a positive impact—our portfolio managers encourage companies to adopt better ESG practices.

Our featured RI products

Market-linked guaranteed investments

Tap into stock market growth potential without risking your money. Your returns are based on the performance of businesses that have been carefully selected for their good ESG practices.

  • 2 responsible portfolio options
  • Risk profile: Low
Learn more about market-linked guaranteed investments – responsible options.

Sustainable Funds and Portfolios

Grow your money with responsible investment funds that offer good potential returns and have a positive impact on the environment and communities.

  • 21 funds and 6 portfolios
  • Risk profile: Low to moderate
Learn more about Sustainable Portfolios and Funds.

Other responsible investment options

Guaranteed Investment Funds under the Helios2 Contract

Earn interest while protecting your estate and your savings.1

Learn more about Guaranteed Investment Funds under the Helios2 Contract.

Responsible annuities

Receive regular, guaranteed income and help create a more sustainable world.

Learn more about responsible annuities.

What is responsible investing?

Responsible investment is investing in companies that we’ve selected for their environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. When you choose responsible investments, you’re investing your money in companies that promote sustainable development.

Environ­mental

Some environmental factors include biodiversity, climate change and water management. 

For example, companies reducing their greenhouse gas emissions.

Social

Social factors are issues like social justice, human rights and workers’ rights. 

For example, companies that take measures to protect children’s rights.

Governance

Some corporate governance factors include independence and diversity of board structure, executive pay and shareholder rights. 

For example, companies that believe in fair compensation for workers.

RI matters to us

Doing our part to build a responsible, sustainable economy is a key part of our values. For more than 30 years, we’ve been fine-tuning our responsible investment products to give you choices that stay true to who you are. 

Call us


Our advisors are here to help you choose the right responsible investments for your goals.

Montreal area:
514-224-7737 This link opens your phone app. (514-CAISSES)

Elsewhere in Canada and the US:
1-800-224-7737 This link opens your phone app. (1-800-CAISSES)

Or we can call you when it's convenient.

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Book an appointment on AccèsD if you’re a member, and meet with an advisor online, in person or over the phone.

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Useful information

Desjardins ®, trademarks containing the word Desjardins, and their related logos are trademarks of the Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec, used under licence. DFS Guaranteed Investment Funds are established by Desjardins Financial Security Life Assurance Company. Helios2 and DFS Guaranteed Investment Funds are registered trademarks of Desjardins Financial Security Life Assurance Company.