National Bank of Canada 2019 SR
The report highlights National Bank of Canada's first comprehensive ESG disclosure, detailing its commitment to sustainable development and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Key achievements include achieving carbon neutrality since 2011 and setting a new target to reduce GHG emissions by 25% by 2025. The bank issued $1.2 billion in sustainable bonds to finance renewable energy and affordable housing projects. Socially, the bank invested $32.5 million in employee training and contributed nearly $13 million in institutional donations. Governance was strengthened by integrating ESG oversight into the Board of Directors' mandates and committees.
Company: National Bank of Canada
Sector: Financials
Country: Canada
Year: 2019
Type: SR
Pages: 61
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National Bank of Canada
Report On ESG Advances
The report highlights National Bank of Canada's first comprehensive ESG disclosure, detailing its commitment to sustainable development and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Key achievements include achieving carbon neutrality since 2011 and setting a new target to reduce GHG emissions by 25% by 2025. The bank issued $1.2 billion in sustainable bonds to finance renewable energy and affordable housing projects. Socially, the bank invested $32.5 million in employee training and contributed nearly $13 million in institutional donations. Governance was strengthened by integrating ESG oversight into the Board of Directors' mandates and committees.
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Document Details
Report Year
2019
Reporting Period
Nov 1, 2018 - Oct 31, 2019
Fiscal Year
2019
Published
Mar 1, 2020
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
Pages
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Standards & Assurance
Reporting Standards
Materiality Assessment
Assurance
Sustainable Development Goals
Other Standards
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Women on Board
Women in Management
Workplace Fatalities
Employees