Desjardins Sustainable Funds

Another step closer to a sustainable transition

Desjardins Sustainable Funds are designed for investors who demand more from companies. They want companies to do better when managing risks, seize the opportunities offered in a changing world, reduce the negative impact of their activities and strengthen their relationships with all interested parties.

Multi-faceted approach

This approach combines several strategies:

  1. Exclusions (Thresholds as well as exceptions apply)


  2. Integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into investment decisions
  3. Best-in-class orientation to encourage robust ESG practices
  4. Stewardship/dialogue with companies
  5. Thematic or impact investing, in certain cases

Twofold objective

Based on some of the most rigorous responsible investment approaches in the industry, these high-conviction funds aim both to provide an attractive return potential and play an active role in taking us into a more sustainable future.

Engaged shareholders

Our stewardship activities, such as engaging in dialogue with companies and voting at shareholder meetings, can enable our portfolio managers to influence companies and get them to improve their ESG practices.

Two complementary types of funds

Desjardins Sustainable Funds are available in major asset classes. They can be grouped into two categories: core funds and thematic and impact funds, which play complementary roles in the sustainable transition.

  • Core responsible funds

    These core funds serve as a solid foundation for your portfolio designed to support a broad-based sustainable transition.

    1. Diversified funds that invest in companies with robust and/or expanding ESG practices
    2. Companies in any sector that are contributing to the transition by improving their practices
    3. Generally subject to geographic constraints but diversified across sectors
    4. Actively seeking positive impacts through shareholder dialogue with companies

    Check out the complete list of our funds and their strategies

  • Thematic and impact funds

    These satellite funds focus on companies and projects offering direct solutions to pressing issues.

    1. Exposure to specific trends and themes related to ESG issues
    2. Higher concentrations in companies whose products and services are helping accelerate the transition
    3. Generally subject to sector constraints but diversified across the world
    4. The companies’ activities produce measurable positive outcomes

    Check out the positive outcomes of our thematic funds

Our thematic and impact funds

THEMATIC FUND

Desjardins Sustainable Environmental Bond Fund

To help finance highly transparent environmental projects.

The fund manager seeks to optimize diversification across credit sectors while favouring investment grade bonds.

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THEMATIC FUND

Desjardins Sustainable Diversity Fund

To benefit from the investment potential of various companies from around the world where women represent at least 30% of the board. This product uses a responsible investment strategy that promotes equitable corporate governance practices.

Learn more - Desjardins Sustainable Diversity Fund
THEMATIC FUND

Desjardins Sustainable Cleantech Fund

To benefit from strong growth by companies that offer concrete solutions to the environmental problems we face.

Learn more - Desjardins Sustainable Cleantech Fund
IMPACT FUND

Desjardins Sustainable Positive Change Fund

To invest in securities of companies from around the world whose products/services or behaviour are helping to build a more sustainable world for future generations.

Learn more - Desjardins Sustainable Positive Change Fund

Looking for an all-in-one solution?

Desjardins Sustainable Portfolios invest primarily in Desjardins Sustainable Funds and rely on the same multi-faceted approach. They focus on core responsible funds and thematic funds to benefit from a variety of companies with robust practices and ongoing improvement, and to support the kinds of innovation that accelerate the transition to a more sustainable future.

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