TORONTO, ON - March 16, 2015 /CNW/ - Scotiabank launched its 2014 Corporate Social Responsibility Report which profiles the Bank's performance and achievements related to environmental, social and governance priorities, and stakeholder engagement.

Scotiabank's Corporate Social Responsibility Report is available online only, demonstrating the Bank's commitment to reducing its environmental footprint. The online format provides a dynamic user experience with interactive links which show how sustainability is integrated into the Bank's business strategy.

Additional features include:

• An outline of the Bank's Corporate Social Responsibility priorities and the governance approach to ensure oversight of these priorities
• A highlight of the Bank's Corporate Social Responsibility key performance indicators
• Customer videos - profiling how Scotiabank products and financial support are helping customers build sustainable businesses. Case studies include a geographic spotlight on Jamaica, Mexico and Peru.

To explore the interactive 2014 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, visit http://www.scotiabank.com/ca/common/pdf/about_scotia/BNS_2014_CSR_Report.pdf.

About Scotiabank: 
Scotiabank is Canada's international bank and a leading financial services provider in North America, Latin America, the Caribbean and Central America, and parts of Asia. We are dedicated to helping our 21 million customers become better off through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking. With a team of more than 86,000 employees and assets of $852 billion (as at January 31, 2015), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto (TSX: BNS) and New York Exchanges (NYSE: BNS). Through our global philanthropic program, Scotiabank and its employees support causes at a grassroots level. Recognized as a leader for our charitable donations and philanthropic activities, Scotiabank has contributed on average $50 million annually over the last five years to community causes around the world.

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