Our ESG Commitments

At National Bank, we are committed to creating a positive impact in people's live. Therefore, environmental, social and governance are an integral part of our concerns at all levels of the organization and guide our business and operational decisions.

Our ESG Principles

Environment

We are working to develop a green economy.

  • We consider the fight against climate change in our economic and community actions.

  • We guide and advise our clients in their energy transition.

  • We manage and reduce our environmental footprint in all of our business segments.

Social

We enrich communities.

  • We maximize the potential of individuals and the community.
  • We promote inclusion and diversity.
  • We foster entrepreneurship, financial literacy, philanthropy, and support for health and education.

Governance

We govern according to the highest standards

  • We promote a strong ethics culture, sound governance practices, and rigorous risk management.
  • We manage according to responsible business practices.
  • We ensure the long-term viability of the institution.

Want to learn more about the bank's ESG commitment and involvement? Find out and Discover what sets us apart by reading our Corporate Social Responsibility Statement [PDF] and our NBC ESG Report [PDF].

Our ESG Achievements

Environment

Adoption of a net-zero GHG emissions target with interim targets for our operating and financing activities by 2050.

 

Protecting the Arctic and position on coal: no new offer or services to be granted to oil and gas exploration, exploitation or production in the Arctic.

Social

Inclusion and Diversity

For the third year in a row, the Bank was selected for the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index.

 

Supporting the Community

Like every year, we gave back millions of dollars to the community through donations, sponsorships and fundraisers in addition to supporting hundreds of organizations across Canada.

Governance

We govern according to the highest standards:

 

The mandates of all the committees of the Board of Directors include ESG-related responsibilities.

 

Succession planning for directors takes into account the Board's diversity policy.

To learn more about the bank's ESG commitment and involvement? Discover what sets us apart by reading our Corporate Social Responsibility Statement [PDF] and our NBC ESG Report [PDF].

Sustainability Advisory

Is sustainability at the heart of your organization's priorities? At National Bank Capital Markets, we gathered a group of experienced professionals that team up with organizations to help them take action on their ESG and financial objectives. We have integrated the necessary knowledge and expertise into our service platform to offer innovative solutions. Whether it be Corporate & Investment Banking, Debt Capital Markets, Risk Management or Equity Capital Markets, National Bank Financial will help clients achieve their ESG objectives in a fully integrated manner.

Energy & Infrastructure Sustainability Impact Group (“EiSiG”)

The global energy and infrastructure landscape is rapidly evolving to reduce the environmental impact of our energy supply. National Bank Capital Markets' Energy & Infrastructure Sustainability Impact Group provides world-class, coordinated, and differentiated advisory services that support clients' efforts to deliver cleaner energy alternatives and advance more sustainable business models.

 

National Bank Capital Markets is committed to promoting sustainable development and at the forefront of the energy transition. We are a proven leader in clean technology, transport electrification, alternative fuels, renewable energy, and low carbon solutions.

Sustainability Advisory & Finance (“SAF”)

As the Sustainable Finance market continues to achieve new highs, National Bank Capital Markets is well positioned to help clients align funding with ESG strategy. Sustainability factors are becoming a key focus in capital raising activity as investor criteria shifts.

 

Our Sustainability Advisory & Finance team is a dedicated resource for helping clients design sustainability-efficient solutions through an integrated offering from corporate-level advisory to IPO readiness, M&A, carbon inventory advisory and more. With deep knowledge and experience, the SAF team is a one-stop-shop for sustainability no matter the stage of a client's journey.

Services

Investment Banking

Energy Transition

Provide peer-leading advice for navigating for the new energy economy.

M&A Analysis

Evaluate ESG impacts of client M&A activity.

IPO Readiness

Helping companies integrate ESG factors into the IPO process.

Materiality & ESG Reporting

Assist company in defining materiality to identify key ESG value creation levers (SASB, GRI).

Communications & Investor Relations

Develop tailored investor communications & marketing material.

Structured Finance

Sustainability-Linked Derivatives

Designing derivatives transactions aligned with company ESG objectives.

Trading & Investing

Carbon Trading

Trading for your carbon offset and emission credit needs.

ESG Integration

Assist investors with ESG integration into investment strategy.

Thematic investing

Assist investors in designing differentiated thematic funds.

Sustainable Finance

Green, Social, & Sustainability Funding ("GSS")

GSS bond frameworks aligned with leading market standards.

Transition & Sustainability-Linked Funding

Structuring robust transition and SLL/SLB transactions.