TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, Scotiabank is proud
to announce it has been named to Refinitiv's 2021 global list of
top 25 most Diverse and Inclusive companies. Scotiabank has
received this recognition for the fourth year in a row, after a
comprehensive analysis conducted by Refinitiv of more than 11,000
companies globally.
"This recognition confirms our ongoing commitment to fostering a
diverse and inclusive culture," says Barb
Mason, Group Head and Chief Human Resources Officer,
Scotiabank. "We continue to build an inclusive workplace for
every future and are encouraged by our progress so far. We've
set high ambitions and continue to pursue our 2025 inclusion goals
and do the necessary work to sustain a culture of inclusivity
across our global footprint."
Refinitiv's Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Index is powered
by its environmental, social and governance (ESG) data. The index
is designed to measure the relative performance of companies
against factors that define diverse and inclusive workplaces.
"The Refinitiv D&I Index is becoming an established
benchmark to measure progress. It has impact in the market across
both investors who can identify companies leading on the D&I
agenda, and businesses who are not only committed to workforce
diversity but also to transparency. Our index recognizes the top
100 global most diverse and inclusive companies, and we are proud
to acknowledge Scotiabank for their bold commitments, industry
leading performance and positive social impact, at times when it is
so important for building back a resilient economy and society,"
says David Harris, Global Head of
Sustainable Finance, London Stock Exchange Group.
Scotiabank's inclusion commitment
In 2020, Scotiabank renewed its Diversity and Inclusion Goals to
increase the diversity of its employee population by 2025, with a
focus on people who identify as Black, People of Colour, Indigenous
peoples, People with Disabilities and Women. The Bank also
implemented five employee listening sessions in 2020 for various
diverse groups to drive an inclusive culture and strengthen
employee engagement. The sessions provided additional insights and
identified gaps to help inform actionable strategies to advance
inclusion. Scotiabank also reaffirmed its commitment to inclusion
by signing the BlackNorth CEO pledge to take a stand against
anti-Black systemic racism and discrimination at every level.
Scotiabank is committed to being the Bank of choice for the
diverse communities it serves. It has been recognized with several
awards over the years including one of the World's Best Workplaces
by the Great Place to Work® Institute, Bloomberg's Gender-Equality
Index, Best Workplaces for Women in Canada and more.
To learn more about diversity and inclusion at Scotiabank, visit
https://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/about/our-company/diversity-and-inclusion.html
About Scotiabank
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our
purpose: "for every future" we help our customers, their families
and their communities achieve success through a broad range of
advice, products and services, including personal and commercial
banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and
investment banking, and capital markets. With a team of over 90,000
employees and assets of approximately $1.2 trillion (as
at July 31, 2021), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto Stock
Exchange (TSX: BNS) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BNS). For
more information, please
visit http://www.scotiabank.com and follow us on Twitter
@ScotiabankViews.
About Refinitiv, an LSEG business
Refinitiv, an LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) business, is
one of the world's largest providers of financial markets data and
infrastructure. With over 40,000 customers and 400,000 end users
across 190 countries, Refinitiv is powering participants across the
global financial marketplace. We provide information, insights, and
technology that enable customers to execute critical investing,
trading and risk decisions with confidence. By combining a unique
open platform with best-in-class data and expertise, we connect
people to choice and opportunity – driving performance, innovation
and growth for our customers and partners. www.lseg.com
SOURCE Scotiabank