ESG Publications & Policies

Scotiabank 2023 ESG Report
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2023 CLIMATE REPORT
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2023 ESG Data Pack and Indices
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Equator Principles Implementation Report 2023
N/A | pdf : 161 KB

ScotiaRISE 2023 SOCIAL IMPACT REPORT
Scotiarise 2023 Social Impact Report | pdf : 3 MB

2023 Limited Assurance Statement
KPMG Independent Practitioner's Limited Assurance Report | pdf : 257 KB

2023 Community Investment Verification Statement
Investment Verification Statement | pdf : 197 KB

Emissions Reduction Target in the Automotive Sector
Scotiabank's financed emissions reduction target pertaining to the Automotive Sector | pdf : 951 KB

Scotiabank 2023 Modern Slavery Statement
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Scotiabank Equator Principles Report 2022
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2022 ESG Report
Download our 2022 Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report to learn how Scotiabank is working to build a more sustainable business and create a more sustainable future for our customers, employees, communities and the natural environment. | pdf : 15 MB

2022 KPMG Limited Assurance Statement
Independent assurance statement on select Scotiabank ESG metrics. | pdf : 57 KB

2022 Community Investment Verification Statement
Independent verification statement for Scotiabank’s community investment spending. | pdf : 2 MB

Scotiabank’s Net-Zero Pathways Report
Scotiabank’s Net-Zero Pathways Report 2022 | pdf : 4 MB

Scotiabank 2022 Modern Slavery Statement
Scotiabank 2022 Modern Slavery Statement | pdf : 568 KB

Scotiabank 2021 ESG Report
Scotiabank 2021 ESG Report | pdf : 23 MB

Scotiabank’s Net-Zero Pathways Report
Scotiabank’s Net-Zero Pathways Report 2022 | pdf : 4 MB

Appendix: 2021 ESG Report Indices
Includes Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), UN Sustainable Development Goals and UN Global Compact Communication on Progress (COP). | pdf : 1 MB

2021 Public Accountability Statement (EN)
The Public Accountability Statement fulfills a regulatory requirement for the Canadian government and the Bank Act, and includes information solely on Canadian operations. | pdf : 954 KB

2021 GHG Emissions Verification Statement (EN)
Verification Statement for Scotiabank’s FY2021 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory. | pdf : 159 KB

FY2021 Community Investment Verification Statement
Independent verification statement for Scotiabank’s FY2021 community investment spending. | pdf : 153 KB

FY 2021 CDP Submission
Our CDP Climate Change Submission contains disclosures pertaining to our activities in FY2021. | pdf : 911 KB

Scotiabank Enterprise Modern Slavery Statement
2021 | pdf : 423 KB

2020 Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report
Scotiabank’s 2020 annual ESG Report shares our performance and achievements related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and outlines how we engage with our stakeholders. | pdf : 4 MB

Appendix: 2020 ESG Reporting Indices
Includes Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), UN Sustainable Development Goals and UN Global Compact Communication on Progress (COP). | pdf : 461 KB

2020 Public Accountability Statement (EN)
The Public Accountability Statement fulfills a regulatory requirement for the Canadian government and the Bank Act, and includes information solely on Canadian operations. | pdf : 3 MB

2020 Public Accountability Statement (FR)
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2020 GHG Emissions Verification Statement (EN)
Verification Statement for Scotiabank’s FY2020 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory | pdf : 137 KB

2020 GHG Emissions Verification Statement (FR)
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FY2020 Community Investment Verification Statement
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2020 Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report
Scotiabank’s 2020 annual ESG Report shares our performance and achievements related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and outlines how we engage with our stakeholders. | pdf : 4 MB

FY 2020 CDP Submission
Our CDP Climate Change Submission contains disclosures pertaining to our activities in FY2020. | pdf : 613 KB

2019 Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report
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2019 Public Accountability Statement
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FY 2019 CDP Submission
Our CDP Climate Change Submission contains disclosures pertaining to our activities in FY2019. | pdf : 613 KB

UN Global Compact Communications on Progress (COP)
A COP is a direct communication from business participants to their stakeholders. For this reason, participants are required to make their COP widely available. In 2019, Scotiabank’s COP can be found as part of the GRI Index and Appendix of the 2019 ESG Report. | pdf : 3 MB

2019 GHG Emissions Verification Statement
Verification Statement for Scotiabank’s FY2019 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory. | pdf : 1 MB

Scotiabank 2019 Employment Equity Narrative Report
Scotiabank’s 2019 annual Employment Equity Report shares the ways that we sought to enhance Diversity and Inclusion in Canada. | pdf : 5 MB

2018 Sustainable Business Report
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2018 Public Accountability Statement
The Public Accountability Statement fulfills a regulatory requirement for the Canadian government and the Bank Act, and includes information solely on Canadian operations | pdf : 2 MB

UN Global Compact Communications on Progress (COP)
A COP is a direct communication from business participants to their stakeholders. For this reason, participants are required to make their COP widely available. In 2018, Scotiabank's COP can be found as part of the GRI Index and Appendix of the 2018 Sustainable Business Report. | pdf : 5 MB

FY 2018 CDP Submission
Our CDP Climate Change Submission contains disclosures pertaining to our activities in FY2018 | pdf : 556 KB

2018 GHG Emissions Verification Statement
Verification Statement for Scotiabank’s FY2018 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory | pdf : 3 MB

2017 Community FactSheet
2017 Community FactSheet | pdf : 1 MB

2017 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
The 2017 Corporate Social Responsibility Report articulates the Bank’s performance and achievements related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities, and outlines how the Bank engages with its stakeholders. | pdf : 3 MB

FY 2017 CDP Submission
Our CDP Climate Change Submission contains disclosures pertaining to our activities FY2017 | pdf : 509 KB

2017 Public Accountability Statement
The Public Accountability Statement fulfills a regulatory requirement for the Canadian government and the Bank Act, and includes information solely on Canadian operations. | pdf : 380 KB

2017 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Verification
Verification Statement for Scotiabank's FY 2017 GHG Inventory | pdf : 1018 KB

UN Global Compact Communication on Progress (COP)
A COP is a direct communication from business participants to their stakeholders. For this reason, participants are required to make their COP widely available. In 2017 Scotiabank's COP can be found as part of the GRI Index and Appendix of the 2017 CSR Report. | pdf : 3 MB

2016 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
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2016 Public Accountability Statement
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Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Index
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2015 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
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Public Accountability Statement
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2014 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
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2013 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
2013 Scotiabank Corporate Social Responsibility Report | pdf : 3 MB

Corporate Social Responsibility Data Charts
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2012 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
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Corporate Social Responsibility Data Charts
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2011 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
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