Desjardins Group Pension Plan
Mission and investment philosophy
We’re pursuing our mission to deliver a solid, high-performance pension plan, guided by our rigour, ambition and resilience.
Our mission
We support plan members’ financial security by ensuring their pension benefits. We also provide high-performance management for the Desjardins Group Pension Plan (DGPP), which creates added value for Desjardins and its members and clients.
Our investment philosophy
A prudent and responsible management approach
Our investment philosophy combines prudence and rigour to protect plan members’ interests.
We focus on our long-term vision and ability to adapt to make sure the plan continues to perform, regardless of market fluctuations.
We show our commitment to sustainable and responsible investing by incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.
A balanced approach
We actively manage our portfolios to generate returns that support our mission while limiting financial market risk. We base each decision on a thorough analysis of the risks and investment opportunities.
This is how the DGPP pays out more than $600 million in pension benefits each year. These payments directly contribute to the financial security of plan members and the economic vitality of communities in Quebec and Canada.
Collective expertise
Our multidisciplinary team includes over 70 professionals with complementary expertise.
Adopting best practices in key areas
- Risk management
- Investment strategies
- Governance
- Finance and accounting
- Investments
- Legal affairs
- Responsible investment
- Plan member services and communications
Our complementary expertise and efficient decision-making processes help us to ensure optimized financial management that’s in line with our mission.
Our combined strengths enable us to understand complex market dynamics, manage the plan in an agile and proactive manner, and continuously improve our strategies.
Partnerships that broaden our reach
Our well-established network of leading partners around the world gives us access to the best business opportunities. It allows us to make diversified investments that sustain the plan’s performance over the long term.