TORONTO, ON - March 14, 2016 /CNW/ -  Today, Scotiabank published its 2015 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report.

The report provides a summary of the Bank's strategic CSR priorities and progress, and highlights our commitment to operating in a sustainable and socially responsible manner.

Scotiabank's CSR priorities outlined in the report include:

• Fair design and sale of products and services, supported with financial literacy programs;
• Customer service and outreach; access to finance, such as consumer and microfinance;
• Impact of banking transactions in communities and the environment;
• Community investment and volunteerism; and
• Diversity and equal ‎opportunity/fair labour practices.

With operations in over 50 countries, Scotiabank is proud to be Canada's international bank, a strong contributor to Canadian and international economies and communities.

To learn how Scotiabank makes a difference globally as a good corporate citizen, view the 2015 CSR Report.

About Scotiabank 
Through our global community investment strategy, Scotiabank (TSX: BNS) (NYSE: BNS) and its employees support causes at a grassroots level. Recognized as a leader for our charitable donations and philanthropic activities, in 2015, Scotiabank contributed $67 million to help our communities around the world.

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