Press Releases
Bâtirente, a forward-thinking organization that remains proud of its roots
Montréal, June 2, 2023 – Bâtirente held its annual general meeting today simultaneously in Montréal, Lévis and online, in front of about 100 group representatives and partners. Board Chair Yvan Duceppe and CEO Éric Filion were proud to present the results and...
Bâtirente and FÉRIQUE Fund Management seek absolute GHG emissions reduction target from Imperial Oil
Bâtirente and FÉRIQUE Fund Management, with support from Æquo, Shareholder Engagement Services, have submitted a shareholder proposal to Imperial Oil Limited (“Imperial”), requesting that it adopt an absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target. By submitting such a proposal to Imperial, Bâtirente and FÉRIQUE Fund Management are asking the company to join forces with several other oil industry companies that have adopted absolute reduction targets, including Suncor, Canadian Natural Resources Limited and Cenovus.
Bâtirente to plant 35 trees for its 35th anniversary!
On the occasion of Earth Day on April 22nd, Bâtirente is announcing that it will plant 35 trees this spring as part of the celebrations marking its 35th anniversary. Committed to climate protection since its founding, Bâtirente will make a concrete gesture in the fight against climate change to counter urban heat islands in Montréal. This operation will take place thanks to the expertise of Soverdi, a Bâtirente member group, whose mission these past 30 years has been to grow the urban forest to improve the population’s health and quality of life.
Bâtirente welcomes CIBC’s climate efforts
As a result of productive dialogues, Bâtirente is highlighting the commitment of the CIBC Bank to publish a climate-focused report in March 2023 that will more fully describe…
Bâtirente on track to reaching its climate commitment goals
As a recognized leader in responsible investment, Bâtirente unveiled its ambitious climate commitment in 2020. For the past two years, we have undertaken concrete actions that reassure us of closing in on achieving our goals by 2025.
2022 Annual General Meeting: Growth and success on the agenda
Montréal, June 15, 2022 – Bâtirente held its annual general meeting today, with renewal being the dominating theme. Yvan Duceppe, Chair of the Board and Éric Filion, Chief Executive Officer—both of whom took up their duties in 2021—took this opportunity to announce...
Bâtirente and FÉRIQUE Fund Management highlight Imperial Oil’s climate protection efforts
Bâtirente and FÉRIQUE Fund Management are highlighting the commitment of Imperial Oil to boost its efforts regarding climate protection. The petroleum company has committed to working on strengthening its absolute GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions reduction targets. In its published management proxy circular, Imperial Oil committed to working toward…
Appointments to Bâtirente’s Board of Directors
Bâtirente is pleased to announce several new appointments to its Board of Directors. December 2021 saw the appointment of Hélène Jacques as Vice-Chair, with Kevin Gagnon of the Syndicat des Travailleuses et Travailleurs de Bridgestone de Joliette (CSN) labour union appointed as group representative and Simon Mathieu Malenfant—Vice-President, Treasury, for the FEESP-CSN union—appointed as the CSN-designated representative.
Bâtirente continues to fulfill its ambitious climate commitment
As a recognized leader in responsible investment, Bâtirente is firmly committed to the climate. In recent months, we have taken concrete steps that bring us closer to meeting our goals set for 2025.
Gender parity for Bâtirente’s new management committee
Bâtirente recently announced the appointment of Éric Filion as CEO and is now proud to unveil the composition of its new management committee. Marie-Claude Baker Prud’homme has been named Director, Finances, Governance and Risks. Vickie Lavoie takes on the role of Chief Operating Officer.