There are 217 888 of us and we are Fondaction !

You have more power than you think

As citizens, we have the power to make choices. As consumers too. As savers, why should it be any different?

You and I are among more than 217,000 shareholders who entrust part of our savings to Fondaction. Some of us started a few months ago. Others, one year ago. Or three. Or five. Or ten. Or twenty. Or even more!

As Fondaction shareholders, you have collectively accumulated more than $3.5 billion in capital to date, with the intention that Fondaction will invest every one of those dollars to bring about long-term changes. Real, far-reaching and sustainable changes.

By choosing Fondaction, you also put your money to work to influence the economy in line with your values, through investments, projects and initiatives that become levers for change. You have more power than you think.

In 2024, there are no more excuses:
either we invest for a positive future, or we continue to finance an old economy that is leading us straight into the wall.

The world “consumes” the equivalent of 1.75 planets every year. Obviously, things can’t go on like this!

Climate change, biodiversity loss, social inequalities, exclusion: the current economic model is unsustainable, and the status quo is unacceptable. The economy must and will be transformed to become more equitable, inclusive, green and successful. Change is not only necessary, it’s inevitable: we must meet people’s needs while respecting the planet’s limits.

The change must be radical, and the effort will be monumental

It’s certainly not up to financiers alone to define what is “sustainable” in “sustainable finance”. It’s our vision and our responsibility to engage with people outside our industry, to work continuously with governments, researchers, entrepreneurs, civil society, trade unions and NGOs to understand the issues and find the best solutions.

I believe more than ever that finance must help drive the transformation needed to make tomorrow’s economy a reality, and we need those who want to work for change right now.

Retirement income: A woman receives $0.69 for every dollar received by a man.

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Intentional savings is all about aligning your needs with your values

Fondaction rallies those who need to save for their retirement and who want to make the world a better place, both for their “golden years” and for future generations. This is what I call intentional saving, i.e. when we choose to use our own money in a way that is consistent with our personal and civic values. It’s capital dedicated to making a positive impact on society and the planet. It’s savings that reflect our values.

Everything starts with each and every one of us

You’ve chosen Fondaction, and I’m the first to tell you it’s a good choice. But because we want to accelerate change, we don’t want to stay at the forefront alone. We want the entire financial community to transform itself.

Don’t hesitate to share the choices you wish to encourage with your money. With Fondaction, of course, but also with the financial institutions with which you do business.

It’s by working together that we can make our economy more equitable, inclusive, green and successful.