Scotiabank is a financial institution that takes pride in its corporate social responsibility (CSR)

Scotiabank has made strides in it's commitment to its employees, the communities that they are a part of, and the world at large, to work towards positive change.

They have:

• doubled the number of paperless record-keeping
• provided financing of more than $2 billion for the renewable energy sector 
• contributed $43 million to community causes in Canada and around the world
• expanded their children's educational savings programs to 17 countries

In addition, the institution works diligently to reduce their environmental impact by making choices that leave a minimal carbon footprint.

Their efforts include:

• making use of energy-efficient photocopiers
• installing environmentally friendly carpeting
  
• buying furniture made from recycled materials
• participating in programs to recycle paper, toner cartridges, glass and office equipment
• encouraging their clients to buy into paper-less record keeping
• launching the Scotia Global Climate Change Fund to allow investors to invest in companies that are environmentally responsible

Go paper-free and TELUS will plant a tree

TELUS has partnered with TreeCanada to plant trees across Canada. Their goal is plant 10,000 trees in areas which have the need.

When you sign-up for e.Bill between now and April 30th 2008, not only will you reduce paper clutter, a tree will be planted for you.

Other features of Telus e.Bill include:

• 24/7 secure access
• 18 months bill history
• detailed billing
• customized call filtering

Visit mytelusmobility.com to register and save some trees

According to TELUS, if people start getting their bills online, 57,000 trees a year could be saved!