Environmental Action

Scotiabank releases its 2022 ESG Report, highlighting efforts to advance sustainability and ESG performance

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Friday, March 10, 2023
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TORONTO, March 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Scotiabank released its 2022 Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report .

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  • TORONTO, March 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Scotiabank released its 2022 Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report .
  • Generated $35.3 billion of sustainable finance activity in 2022, including green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bonds, loans and M&A advisory services.
  • Reporting on ESG topics and Scotiabank's efforts is provided through the 2022 ESG Report and companion ESG Data Pack and Indices , providing multi-year performance data in excel format and references to recognized ESG reporting frameworks.
  • Please refer to the About This Report, Forward-Looking Statements sections and data considerations provided in the 2022 ESG Report.

Earth Rangers Launches in US, Empowering A New Generation of Young Environmental Leaders Across the Country

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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TORONTO, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Earth Rangers, a charity that empowers kids and families to have a real and positive impact on the environment announced today its launch in the US. Originally founded in Canada in 2004, Earth Rangers' mission is to create young conservationists by empowering kids to be environmental leaders. With nearly 350,000 members in Canada and growing, Earth Rangers programs are proven to increase environmental awareness and action in its members. The free Earth Rangers App makes it easy and fun for kids to learn about wildlife and conservation through dozens of activities that show them how to make a real impact in their local communities—from organizing shoreline clean-ups, to planting pollinator gardens, to reducing energy consumption and food waste. 

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  • Originally founded in Canada in 2004, Earth Rangers' mission is to create young conservationists by empowering kids to be environmental leaders.
  • With nearly 350,000 members in Canada and growing, Earth Rangers programs are proven to increase environmental awareness and action in its members.
  • It's completely free to become an Earth Rangers member, and easy to navigate the app.
  • The free Earth Rangers App is now available in the US to download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

The Banker magazine names Scotiabank Canada's Bank of the Year and gives global recognition to ScotiaRISE with the 2022 Banking in the Community Award

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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TORONTO, Dec. 2, 2022 /CNW/ - Scotiabank announced today that it has been named Bank of the Year in Canada by The Banker magazine and has also received The Banker's global award for Banking in the Community.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 2, 2022 /CNW/ - Scotiabank announced today that it has been named Bank of the Year in Canada by The Banker magazine and has also received The Banker's global award for Banking in the Community.
  • We are also exceedingly proud that our ScotiaRISE program has been recognized for the real and positive impact it is having on the communities we serve.
  • Notable highlights from this year's recognition include:
    The launch and expansion of the Scene+ loyalty program, which brings together SCENE and Scotia Rewards.
  • To date, ScotiaRISE has supported more than 200 community partners and provided more than $60 million in community investments globally.

Brother Expands Sustainability Efforts with a New Partnership with Clean Ocean Action

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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BRIDGEWATER, N.J., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in advance of Earth Day, Brother International Corporation (Brother) is announcing this new partnership along with a series of Corporate Social Responsibility activities and Environmental Action across the organization – thus strengthening local and global efforts to fight climate change. 

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  • Brother announced a new partnership, CSR activities, and Environmental Action to fight climate change.
  • Brother is announcing a new partnership with Clean Ocean Action, a leading national and regional voice working to protect waterways using science, as a sponsor of the 37th Annual Beach Sweeps Event.
  • In addition, on Earth Day, Brother employees will be making their annual 'Brother Earth Promise,' an individual commitment to help protect the environment, such as addressing pollution by recycling and cutting their use of single-use plastics, amongst other efforts.
  • "While we think globally, we must also act locally, and our sponsorship of Clean Ocean Action activities in New Jersey will help ensure that our own shores are free from ocean plastics and pollution."

Scotiabank releases its annual ESG Report and companion inaugural Net-Zero Pathways Report

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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"How we choose to bank impacts the world around us, particularly in relation to environmental, social, and governance issues.

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  • "How we choose to bank impacts the world around us, particularly in relation to environmental, social, and governance issues.
  • The Net-Zero Pathways Report builds on the Bank's previously stated Scotiabank Climate Commitments an enterprise-wide strategy to support the Paris Agreement on Climate Change by identifying and acting on the pathways available to the Bank to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
  • Scotiabank will continue to support our clients, and their progress against their own low-carbon transition plans, by providing dedicated financing, expertise and thought-leadership.
  • Please also refer to page 16 in the Bank's Annual Report and our caution regarding forward-looking statements.

Scotiabank Wins Best Corporate Sustainability Strategy at ESG Investing Awards 2022

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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TORONTO, Feb. 2, 2022 /CNW/ -Scotiabank is proud to announce that it has won Best Corporate Sustainability Strategy at the ESG Investing Awards 2022, the world's leading awards celebrating excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) research, ratings, funds and products.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 2, 2022 /CNW/ -Scotiabank is proud to announce that it has won Best Corporate Sustainability Strategy at the ESG Investing Awards 2022, the world's leading awards celebrating excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) research, ratings, funds and products.
  • The ESG Investing Awards are the only awards devoted to assessing and evaluating the best companies involved in all areas of ESG investing across the globe.
  • "We are so proud to win Best Corporate Sustainability Strategy at this year's ESG Investing Awards and to be recognized for our leadership in investing in our communities, addressing climate risk and promoting racial and gender equality," says Meigan Terry, Senior Vice President and Chief Social Impact, Sustainability and Communications Officer at Scotiabank.
  • The ESG Investing Awards, now in their third year, are judged by an independent panel of experts from industry and academia.

Planet Classroom Presents the Best of 30 Years of Social Impact Through Storytelling on KIDS FIRST! 30th Anniversary

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Monday, October 25, 2021
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Film Festival best films created by youth filmmakers worldwide beginning on November 1st to celebrate KIDS FIRST!

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  • Film Festival best films created by youth filmmakers worldwide beginning on November 1st to celebrate KIDS FIRST!
  • "There are so many different elements that go into making a film," said KIDS FIRST!
  • "We at Planet Classroom believe that quality storytelling is the most powerful way that young people can share ideas that inspire positive change," said Cathy Rubin, Co-founder of the Planet Classroom Network.
  • Content showcased for youth and by youth on the Planet Classroom Network is provided by 29 cultural organizations from around the world.

Emissions Data Now Available Online for Covanta Waste-to-Energy Facility in Alexandria, Virginia

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Covanta announced today that emissions data for its Alexandria, Va. Waste-to-Energy facility, known as Covanta Alexandria, is now available to the public online .

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Covanta announced today that emissions data for its Alexandria, Va. Waste-to-Energy facility, known as Covanta Alexandria, is now available to the public online .
  • "It is another opportunity for our residents to be involved, informed and active in our work to achieve sustainability . "
  • "Reducing waste and greenhouse gas emissions are at the core of our Community Energy and Solid Waste Management Plans.
  • We want to thank our Waste-to-Energy provider, Covanta, for this step forward on transparency in releasing this data to the public."