Making an impact through Spark

Together, we support communities and change lives worldwide.

The light behind Spark

Through volunteering, donating, and corporate matching, employees can make a difference in the lives of thousands. Spark helps employees connect with ScotiaRISE™ partners and over 2 million charities to drive impact and support our core purpose—for every future.

Volunteer

Employees can track every hour of volunteer time and get up to $1,000 per year to donate back to their charities of choice.

Corporate Matching

Group fundraising efforts can qualify for corporate matching to amplify their impact.

Donate

Employees can deepen their community impact by fundraising or making donations to over 2.3 million charities worldwide.

How far we’ve come

See how employees have made a difference in the lives of thousands

748,800

Employee volunteer hours logged.

12,062

Causes have received support.

$43.5 million

Raised since the launch of Spark in June 2022.

Why we give back

"It is a privilege to work for a company committed to positive social impact – one that empowers employees to make a difference. As the saying goes, with privilege comes responsibility, I feel a strong duty to support causes that uplift and create opportunities for others. "

Claudia Gaviria

Senior Manager, Communications

Global Banking and Markets, Asia

"At Scotiabank, giving back is integral to our culture. Through our powerful Spark program, we strive to foster inclusive communities and create lasting positive impacts by inspiring professionals to drive meaningful change. "

Giuliana Pacheco

Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Director

Scotiabank Peru

"No matter where you are in our global footprint, Scotiabankers use Spark to drive impact. It’s a powerful platform that allows us to mobilize quickly in times of crisis, and also execute signature fundraising and volunteer initiatives."

Jacky Monterosso

Director, U.S. Communications, GBM