Scotiabank: Launches Net Zero Research Fund

  • Scotiabank established a Net Zero Research Fund to initiate partnerships with leading think tanks
  • The $1 million fund advance research and leadership in support of global decarbonization efforts
  • Scotiabank’s five-year partnership with the Institute of Sustainable Finance, announced last year
  • Sustainable Finance already supporting research aimed at aligning mainstream financial markets with Canada’s transition to a lower carbon economy
  • The integration of climate change considerations into credit applications and industry reviews
  • Creating an enterprise-wide Climate Action and Environmental Employee Resource Group
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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