Leverage your investment portfolio’s
impact potential

Informed and constructive dialogues, a proven methodology and a model based on global engagement pools.

We are Æquo

A catalyst for positive environmental and social change.

By bringing together the voices of investors of all sizes, we magnify their influence to act concretely and collectively on current and future environmental and social issues.

As an independent firm founded in 2015, Æquo is Québec’s shareholder and fiduciary engagement leader. We conduct dialogues with the companies in which our partners invest, with the aim of steering them toward sustainable and equitable business practices.

To achieve this, we rely on our ability to establish an informed, constructive and respectful dialogue, on the credibility of our team of experts, on our structured process and on the strength of our network.

OUR SERVICES

Shareholder engagement

Enabling investors to contribute to the development of a sustainable economy through constructive dialogues with issuers and by supporting integrated voting rights.

Consulting services

Our in-depth understanding of sector- and company-specific issues translates into sound, tailor-made advice to elevate your responsible, sustainable and impact investing strategies.

OUR IMPACT

Successful dialogues result in measurable progress

At Æquo, we believe that successful engagement efforts rely on a systematic approach fueled by a deep understanding of environmental and social issues.

Thanks to our expertise and our holistic, pragmatic and collaborative approach, we help investors become more effective at getting businesses to change their practices.

Action topics

Transition to a low-carbon economy

Building a just, equitable and inclusive economy

Ecosystem and biodiversity preservation

Robust sustainability-oriented governance practices

The Æquo difference

EXPERIENCE AND STABILITY

50 years of combined experience in shareholder engagement

POOLED APPROACH

Pooling of resources and assets: collective economic weight of over $140 billion achieved for our partners

PROXIMITY TO CLIENTS

Access to our experts and client service on a human scale

BILINGUAL SERVICE

Communications and reports available in English and French

ACCESSIBILITY

Tailored pricing to suit assets of any size

Insights

Read the latest news about Æquo and benefit from our valuable insights on engagement and sustainable investment.

  • 10 June 2026

    Our 2025 Activity Report

    Æquo’s team is proud to present its 2025 Activity Report, documenting the engagement activities carried out on behalf of participating institutional investors and the concrete impact of our dialogues with companies.  This year marks our 10th anniversary. In a landscape where challenges are growing in complexity, this report reflects our conviction that collective mobilization and informed dialogue between investors and companies are essential. Highlights from the year:  Since our founding, our mission has remained unchanged:…

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  • 1 April 2026

    Æquo expands its engagement offering: two approaches, same analytical standard 

    Institutional investors can now choose between two approaches to shareholder engagement with Æquo: a market-based approach, now well established, and a thematic approach, newly designed for investors who want to focus on a specific key issue.   The thematic approach channels research, prioritization and engagement efforts on a single priority, using in-depth dialogues to demonstrate clear leadership aligned with a responsible investment policy. It is particularly well suited to investors who wish to anchor a portion of their portfolio around a strong thematic conviction.  Each of…

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  • 22 May 2025

    Our 2024 Activity Report

    The Æquo team is proud to present its 2024 Activity Report, which highlights the engagement activities carried out on behalf of the institutional investors participating in its engagement programs.

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  • 10 June 2026

    Our 2025 Activity Report

    Æquo’s team is proud to present its 2025 Activity Report, documenting the engagement activities carried out on behalf of participating institutional investors and the concrete impact of our dialogues with companies.  This year marks our 10th anniversary. In a landscape where challenges are growing in complexity, this report reflects our conviction that collective mobilization and informed dialogue between investors and companies are essential. Highlights from the year:  Since our founding, our mission has remained unchanged:…

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  • 1 April 2026

    Æquo expands its engagement offering: two approaches, same analytical standard 

    Institutional investors can now choose between two approaches to shareholder engagement with Æquo: a market-based approach, now well established, and a thematic approach, newly designed for investors who want to focus on a specific key issue.   The thematic approach channels research, prioritization and engagement efforts on a single priority, using in-depth dialogues to demonstrate clear leadership aligned with a responsible investment policy. It is particularly well suited to investors who wish to anchor a portion of their portfolio around a strong thematic conviction.  Each of…

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  • 10 June 2026

    Our 2025 Activity Report

    Æquo’s team is proud to present its 2025 Activity Report, documenting the engagement activities carried out on behalf of participating institutional investors and the concrete impact of our dialogues with companies.  This year marks our 10th anniversary. In a landscape where challenges are growing in complexity, this report reflects our conviction that collective mobilization and informed dialogue between investors and companies are essential. Highlights from the year:  Since our founding, our mission has remained unchanged:…

    Read the news