2024 Desjardins Group Annual Report

Message from Guy Cormier, President and CEO

Solidarity at the heart of a changing world

Our collective challenges intensified in 2024. Nevertheless, Desjardins Group produced excellent results for the fiscal year that ended on December 31, 2024.

To better meet the needs of our members and clients, we enhanced our AccèsD app and introduced financial insights by our digital assistant, Alvie. We also kept up our financial literacy initiatives and increased the support we offered during disasters.

Thanks to our one-stop shop approach for affordable housing, we’ve been able to support the financing of several housing projects. More than 1,750 affordable housing units will be move-in ready by the end of 2025.

And with the GoodSpark Fund, which we brought to $280 million this year, we amplified our impact by supporting meaningful initiatives across Quebec and Ontario.

We’ve also shown a strong commitment to sustainable development. Our ambition is clear: to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy while placing sustainability at the heart of everything we do.

To support entrepreneurs and encourage their growth in today’s challenging economic climate, we introduced strong strategies to help them navigate those uncertainties with confidence.

The year 2024 marked the implementation of modernized governance, as we separated the roles of chair of the board and president and CEO of the organization.

Finally, I’d like to extend my warmest thanks to the members of the boards of our caisses and subsidiaries, as well as to our employees and managers for their dedication and commitment. Thank you also to our 7.8 million members and clients for your trust.