Who We Are
25 years of rigour, collaboration and commitment
Our Mission
To help organizations navigate a changing business environment that requires balancing performance, quality, and sustainability
Our Vision
To be the trusted partner of the most ambitious organizations as they transition toward adopting practices that respect our world
Our values
Collaboration
We combine our skills and expertise and work closely together to achieve our goals and those of our clients.
High standards
We are careful and meticulous in our work and maintain high quality standards every step of the way.
Commitment
We are deeply committed. We use innovative approaches to provide tailored, relevant, and sustainable solutions for every situation.
Our Story
2001
Expertise rooted in academia
The result of a spin-off from Université Laval, Groupe AGÉCO was founded by a group of economics professionals and researchers, including Daniel-Mercier Gouin, Diane Gilbert, Maurice Doyon and Michel Morisset. From the beginning, its mission has been to support decision-making through analysis, research, and knowledge transfer.
2004
A pioneering position on sustainable development
Long before sustainable development became critical for organizations, Groupe AGÉCO expanded to include it in its expertise. This marked the beginning of a forward-thinking position that would help shape the organization’s multidisciplinary approach.
2009
People-led growth
Agéco’s first employees, Isabelle Charron and Catherine Brodeur, became partners. This milestone marked the beginning of a culture of growth based on trust, knowledge sharing, and talent development.
2013
In good hands
Groupe AGÉCO brought on Jean-Michel Couture as a partner and made several changes to its shareholder structure, underscoring its commitment to building an organization that moves with the times and builds its success on collective expertise.
2015
Expertise enhanced by Quantis Canada
Groupe AGÉCO integrated the operations of Quantis Canada, a life cycle assessment (LCA) research centre that was spun off from CIRAIG at École Polytechnique de Montréal in 2009. Together, the teams accelerated the development of expertise in LCA, eco-design, responsible procurement, and environmental communications, strengthening the organization’s position as a sustainable development pioneer in Quebec and Canada.
2020
A cross-Canada presence
By adopting new work methods, Groupe AGÉCO was able to attract talent from beyond its Montréal and Quebec City offices. This broadened the team’s range of expertise and strengthened its capacity to meet the needs of organizations across Canada.
2026
25 years of expertise
Since its inception, Groupe AGÉCO has identified and analyzed emerging issues, staying ahead of the curve and going beyond established trends and frameworks to help organizations and decision-makers anticipate the transformations taking place in our world. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the organization is becoming Agéco and unveiling a new brand identity that better reflects its positioning and breadth of expertise.