- Difficulty identifying assets that are Eligible Assets or Businesses
- Risk that Eligible Assets or Businesses will not be completed within any specified period or at all or with the results or outcome as originally expected or anticipated by NBC
- Climate change, including physical risks and those related to the transition to a low-carbon economy
- Satisfying stakeholder expectations on environmental and social issues
- Availability of comprehensive and high-quality greenhouse gas emission and other third-party data
- Ability to develop indicators to effectively monitor advancements
- Development and deployment of new technologies and sustainable products
- Ability to identify climate-related opportunities as well as assess and manage climate-related risks
National Bank of Canada
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022-11 to 2023-10 | 121.4K tCO2e/year |
| 2020-11 to 2021-10 | 114.0K tCO2e/year |
| 2019-11-01 to 2020-10-31 | 8.4K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Total annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduced or avoided: 844,337 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (related to renewable energy projects)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for its operating and financing activities by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Renewable EnergyAffordable HousingAccess to Basic and Essential ServicesClimate Change Mitigation and AdaptationNatural Resource ConservationBiodiversity ConservationPollution Prevention and Control