We are guided by our purpose: for every future. A better tomorrow – where our customers, employees and communities all thrive – benefits everyone, including our Bank. Our approach to managing environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues focuses on areas where Scotiabank can make the biggest impact – enabling stakeholders to reach their fullest potential, mobilizing finance to address important social and environmental challenges and building trust by acting with integrity in everything we do.
Promoting social, environmental and economic progress must start in our workplace, in our supply chain and in our real estate operations.
We enable progress by providing customers with financial services, products and advice that help advance opportunities for positive impact.
We use knowledge and partnerships to help address the challenges that face individuals, communities and the environment.
The 2024 Climate Report outlines Scotiabank’s climate goals, efforts and Climate Transition Plan.
Scotiabank supports community investments that align with our goals. To see if your organization fits Scotiabank’s funding guidelines and to get started with an application, select the option that most closely describes your organization.
Scotiabank provides funding for community investment initiatives that focus on advancing economic resilience, removing barriers to advancement and increasing access to opportunities.
We help Canadians across the country bring their passions to life by supporting hockey, the arts, running events and other community initiatives that celebrate our goals and embrace our diversity.
We support the transition to a lower-carbon economy by providing financing for climate-related solutions, engaging with our clients on their climate transition, and reducing our own emissions.
ScotiaRISE is Scotiabank’s 10-year $500 million community investment initiative designed to promote economic resilience among disadvantaged groups. Through targeted community investments, we can remove barriers to advancement, increase access to opportunities and create a more inclusive world.
Our most important investment is the one we make in our people. By building an environment to thrive and developing and attracting the very best, we empower every future by creating a workplace where every employee can perform at their very best.
Dalhousie University research project, supported by Scotiabank, explores how adding limestone rock to rivers can boost their ability to capture carbon dioxide
This year, Scotiabank holds its 193rd Annual General Meeting in Halifax, the city where the Bank got its start
Nicola Ray Smith leads Scotiabank’s Atlantic operations with a focus on innovation, inclusion, and community-driven impact
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