Last Friday, as part of TransCanada's annual meeting, shareholders approved (99,1%) the proposal, filed by two members of the RRSE, asking the company to disclose its approach in an energy transition context. Let us note that the company's board of directors recommended to vote in...
We are pleased to announce a new business partnership between Æquo and Desjardins Global Asset Management (DGAM), the institutional portfolio manager for the Desjardins Group. PRESS RELEASE Æquo announces a new business partnership Montreal, April 27, 2018 – Æquo – Shareholder Engagement Services, a Montreal shareholder engagement...
An article by Diane Bérard describing the context and issues related to the shareholder proposal that will be tabled at the TransCanada GA at the end of April....
The team is seeking a new director to lead a number of dialogues with targeted companies. Following the signing of an agreement with a major partner, a new program was recently implemented, aimed at American companies. ...
Our Activity Report contains the highlights of 2017 and our engagement plan for 2018....
Press release and Globe and Mail article of March 13, 2018: Æquo is proud to have been directly involved in a shareholder proposal encouraging Alberta energy infrastructure company TransCanada to better communicate its consideration of climate change and energy transition risks. PRESS RELEASE With the support of...
We commented, in the “L’heure du monde » radio show (Radio Canada), the recent position of Florida Teacher’s fund to divest of gun-maker stocks, following the Parkland shooting (Florida). We had the opportunity to discuss the benefits of engaging dialogue with these companies in order...
The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) has just published a new guide on active ownership. It aims in particular to provide practical suggestions to investors interested to develop a constructive dialogue with investee companies. Æquo is one of the organizations that have been consulted in...
An article from Le Devoir on shareholder engagement practices with fossil fuel companies, in a context of energy transition. Article...
Article from Les Affaires discussing, in the context of the renewal of the Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety, the positive and concrete impact of shareholder engagement practices. Article...