As part of Scotiabank's ongoing commitment to CSR, we have developed a list of priorities and initiatives for 2009.
They are:
Climate change:
Roll out climate risk assessment procedures and training in relation to corporate lending, and set an energy reduction target for branches and offices in Canada.
Paper reduction:
Launch an employee paper reduction and awareness campaign to reduce paper consumption.
CSR Report coverage:
Increase scope of international coverage for CSR Key Performance Indicators, with the goal of 80 per cent Group wide coverage for select KPIs.
CSR website:
Increase the quantity, quality and timeliness of Canadian and global CSR information available on www.scotiabank.com
Advancement of women:
Continue to expand the Bank's Advancement of Women framework internationally through locally adapted initiatives.
Customer protection against fraud:
Roll out secure chip-embedded debit and credit cards, which help increase the number of secure transactions in Canada.
Stakeholder feedback:
Increase number and diversity of stakeholder groups providing feedback on CSR initiatives and reporting.
