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We have made progress on a number of CSR-related intiatives that provide the value to Scotiabank and our stakeholders. Here are some examples:
2008
- Launched the Scotia Global Climate Change Fund, providing Canadian mutual fund investors with a means to invest in environmentally responsible companies and help address climate change.
- Created a dedicated Multicultural Banking group and launched an array of products, services and resources to help new Canadians make the right financial start.
- Introduced new language regarding environmental and social responsibility to our global Guidelines for Business Conduct.
- Recognized as a Carbon Disclosure Leader among Canadian companies committed to providing investor transparency on climate change risks, opportunities and strategies by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Canada.
- Helped customers adopt healthy savings habits by launching the Bank The Rest savings program, in addition to financial literacy initiatives and events in many Canadian and international locations.
- Scotiabank Mexico was honoured with the Socially Responsible Business Award 2008 by the Mexican Centre for Philanthropy (CEMEFI), as a result of workplace, community, environmental, ethics, governance and marketing practices.
- Adopted an environmental paper policy to set a framework for conservation and choosing sustainable paper sources.
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