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 engagement partners

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

Ecosystem and biodiversity preservation

Building a just, equitable and inclusive economy

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.

  • 22 May 2024

    Our Activity Report 2023-2024

    The whole team is pleased to publish Æquo’s 2022-2023 activity report which includes the analysis of our activities in 2022 as well as our 2023 action plan.

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  • 22 May 2024

    Update on Respect for Human Rights in the Supply Chain

    Analysis of human rights issues in corporate supply chains, examining regulatory developments and AEquo’s expectations for responsible practices and transparency.

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  • 22 May 2024

    Update on the Climate Crisis

    This year, once again, the climate crisis and energy transition issue was a priority in our dialogues with companies, especially those from the fossil fuel industry and financial services sector. As a reminder, 2023 was the warmest year on record for our planet (with July being the warmest month since temperature recordings began in 1880)….

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  • 22 May 2024

    Our Activity Report 2023-2024

    The whole team is pleased to publish Æquo’s 2022-2023 activity report which includes the analysis of our activities in 2022 as well as our 2023 action plan.

    Read the news
  • 22 May 2024

    Update on Respect for Human Rights in the Supply Chain

    Analysis of human rights issues in corporate supply chains, examining regulatory developments and AEquo’s expectations for responsible practices and transparency.

    Read the news
  • 22 May 2024

    Our Activity Report 2023-2024

    The whole team is pleased to publish Æquo’s 2022-2023 activity report which includes the analysis of our activities in 2022 as well as our 2023 action plan.

    Read the news