Montrusco Bolton is proud to sign the Statement by the Quebec Financial Centre for a Sustainable Finance

Montreal, October 6, 2021 – On Monday, Finance Montréal announced that Quebec’s financial sector is mobilizing and has a unique game plan in North America to support a green, just and responsible transition for the Quebec and Canadian economies with the Statement by the Quebec Financial Centre for a Sustainable Finance.

We are proud to be part of this list of 20 signatories and to support such a strong collective effort.

Montrusco Bolton Investments Inc. believes that companies that implement strong governance practices and effectively manage the environmental and social impact of their business activities are more likely to generate superior performance and long-term value for investors and our society.

We are convinced that it is necessary to act in collaboration with all actors of the financial sector to send a strong message in response to the climate emergency and social inequalities. Through this Statement, we at Montrusco Bolton are committed to strengthening disclosure and transparency in sustainable finance. We will ensure that we always publish our governance policies and proxy voting reports.

As asset managers, we encourage our clients to make informed choices about responsible investing. Our investment teams promote risk reduction through exclusions, pick best-in-class sustainability rated companies, and exert influence through active engagement (by engaging in dialogues with the management teams of the companies in which they invest and proxy voting). They also consider the long-term risks associated with a transition from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy sources.

Read Finance Montréal’s press release here : http://www.finance-montreal.com/en/press-release-details/more-than-20-financial-players-in-quebec-are-joining-forces-in-an-unprecedented-effort-to-tackle-the-climate-emergency-and-social-inequalities

Sylvain Boulé
President and Chief Executive Officer