ESG Strategy

Strong economies support progress for all of our stakeholders.

Resilient economies provide the foundation for everyone’s advancement — from customers, to communities to our own business. As a leading Bank in the Americas, Scotiabank plays a crucial role in enabling strong economies wherever we operate. We provide over 90,000 employees across our footprint with skills, training and opportunities to grow and reach their fullest potential. We provide our diverse customers with financial tools so that they can participate and thrive in the formal economy. And we invest in the economic resilience of communities where we live and work. Because we believe that when communities thrive, individuals, families and businesses – including ours – are better positioned for sustained success.

Removing barriers and increasing access for a more equitable future

Inclusion doesn’t happen on its own. It requires time, attention and deliberate effort to build and uphold. By working to remove barriers to advancement, increasing access to opportunities, combating bias and racism and leveraging impactful community partnerships to advance the diverse communities and cultures we serve, we can create a better, more equitable future for our customers, employees, communities, and our Bank.

Strong corporate governance builds stakeholder trust.

Good corporate governance is a critical part of Scotiabank’s culture and fundamental to our long-term success. It provides proper oversight and accountability, strengthens internal and external relationships, and protects the long-term interests of the Bank — which leads to more trust from our stakeholders. Whether building a high-performance culture where every employee can achieve their full potential, protecting customers’ money, privacy and data, or upholding human rights in the world at large, our leadership and governance practices allow us to lay firm foundations for every future.