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A responsible approach to responsible investing. More than ever, investing comes with a responsibility. To investors To advisors To investors | To advisors More than ever, investing comes with a responsibility. To everyone Click here to learn more 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. Click here to learn more Environmental, social and governance (ESG) funds 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 61.8% The Desjardins difference #1 How do our portfolio managers select companies worth investing in? Unlike anyone else. * #1 How do our portfolio managers select companies worth investing in? Unlike anyone else. * #2 Do Desjardins ESG Funds really make a difference? * #3 Our three-pillar approach to partnering with our advisors. * #4 Canada's widest offering in responsible investing.7 Period. How do our portfolio managers select companies worth investing in? Unlike anyone else. We go beyond traditional financial considerations to look into a company's management of ESG factors.+ Best-of-sector approach COMPANIES that stand out from their peers, compared on a sector basis, allowing for selection of the most avant-garde companies in each sector for optimal portfolio diversification. Best-in-universe approach COMPANIES that stand out from their peers, irrespective of their sectors, allowing certain sectors to be excluded if no company meets minimum expectations. Best-effort approach COMPANIES—typically smaller ones or those in emerging markets—that are willing to improve and accept assistance in incorporating sustainable development into their practices. Thematic investing COMPANIES whose activities in renewable energy, sustainable transport, biodiversity, and other fields contribute to a more sustainable economy. Impact investing COMPANIES whose products and services respond to specific environmental or social challenges and have a meaningful impact. Click here to learn more 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. Click here to learn more + The management approach used for each Desjardins Fund is described in the Simplified Prospectus for that fund. * And 1,900 tons of CO2 emitted ** These numbers relate to a C$10 million to be comparable between peers. *** Estimates based on an investment of C$10 million in 2021. **** Compared to companies in the fund's benchmark, the MSCI All Country World Index. 1. https://environmentjournal.ca/climate-change-remains-the-most-critical-issue-for-canadians/ 2. https://abacusdata.ca/workplace-diversity-inclusion-canada/#:~:text=Half%20of%20working%20Canadians%20(54,observe%20an%20instance%20of%20discrimination 3. https://www.edelman.ca/trust-barometer/2022-edelman-trust-barometer-trust-canada 4. https://www.riacanada.ca/research/2020-canadian-ri-trends-report/ 5. Desjardins 2022 Annual Report on Responsible Investment 6. Lazard Asset Management LLC (results as of Dec. 31, 2021, calculated using weighted averages) and Desjardins 2022 Annual Report on Responsible Investment 7. Based on June 30, 2022, internal study. Subject to change. 8. Desjardins 2022 Annual Report on Responsible Investment 9. https://www.fondsdesjardins.com/funds/market-insight/ri-expertise/ The Desjardins Funds are not guaranteed, their value fluctuates frequently, and their past performance is not indicative of their future returns. The indicated rates of return are the historical annual compounded total returns as indicated in this document including changes in securities value and reinvestment of all distributions and do not consider sales, redemption, distribution or other optional charges, or income taxes payable by any securityholder, that would have reduced returns. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. The Desjardins Funds are offered by registered dealers.