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Together for sustainable development

With the mobilizing support of its 2,000 employees, SSQ Financial Group has announced that it expects to deploy additional efforts between 2013 and 2017 to guide its actions and governance around the social and environmental principles that have shaped the organization's identity for nearly 70 years now. Last May, the company officially unveiled its sustainable development and societal responsibility plan. With this new framework, SSQ Financial Group has found a concrete way to integrate its daily actions inspired by the four commitments: human, social, environmental and economic―a move that further confirms that the company's values are in the right place!

 

HUMAN COMMITMENT

SSQ also undertakes to be a responsible partner in all its dealings with its customers, members and employees. The Group therefore encourages the development of clear and transparent marketing and communications, while delivering the best customer service.

SOCIAL COMMITMENT

Several concrete actions were implemented in support of better social development. For example, SSQ is involved in several social causes through its donations and sponsorships. In 2013, as title sponsor of the event, the company supported the SSQ Quebec City Marathon for the Fondation de Lauberivière, to name just one.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT

With a concern for a healthy environment and the preservation of our natural resources for future generations, SSQ is committed to reducing its environmental footprint. The first step to achieving this is through better waste management, but also through a more mindful consumption of natural resources. Activities with partners and employees are planned to provide them with more information and raise their awareness about environmental issues and the fight against climate change.

ECONOMIC COMMITMENT

And lastly, the values of sustainable development and societal responsibility are well entrenched in the organization's investment strategy. The focus of SSQ’s bond investments is on Canadian companies that are regarded as socially responsible because they do not promote unacceptable behaviour such as discrimination, exploitation of children, non-compliance with human rights or environmental standards.

 

At SSQ Financial Group, our business culture compels us to do things differently by putting people and social development at the heart of what we do. This is SSQ's way of contributing to the creation of a promising future while pursuing its professional activities.