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