Governance
We believe that sound governance reflects the solidity and durability of our portfolio companies. This is why we encourage them to adopt robust risk management practices and an organizational culture that is based on collaboration and sharing best practices.
2024 Highlights
12
Québec companies supported in their implementation of sustainable business practices
537
Discussions with portfolio companies in which we are
34,857
Resolutions voted on at 3,326 shareholder meetings held by our portfolio companies
For more details on our actions on governance, read our 2024 Sustainable Investing Report.
Our conviction
Sound governance is essential for good performance and optimal risk management.
Making sustainability a core theme
Through our governance structure, we ensure that our sustainable investment principles and sustainability considerations are actively incorporated into portfolio management.
Through this ongoing collaboration between our teams we:
- Take sustainability considerations into account in all investment decisions
- Establish a dialogue with members of management or the Boards of portfolio companies
- Ensure that the portfolios are well positioned for the transition to a sustainable economy
Exercising our voting rights
As a shareholder, our voting rights provide considerable leverage for expressing our position on governance matters, in accordance with the principles described in our Policy – Exercise of Voting Rights of Public Companies.
Joining structuring initiatives
IFRS Foundation
Accounting for Sustainability (A4S) CFO Leadership Network