MONTREAL, April 19, 2021 /CNW/ - National Bank is proud to
present its first booklet fully dedicated to inclusion and
diversity. Entitled "Take Action for a More Inclusive Future
Today," the booklet presents the strategy, areas of action,
partnerships and performance indicators in the Bank's 2020-2023
three-year inclusion and diversity plan. It is part of the Bank's
ongoing dialogue with its employees and other stakeholders.
Highlights
- This handbook is part of our commitment to the United Nations
as a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Banking, Women's
Empowerment Principles, and LGBTI Global Standards of Conduct for
Business.
- This year, the Bank was selected for the Bloomberg
Gender-Equality Index for a third consecutive year, and it received
the Platinum Parity Certification awarded by Women in
Governance.
- The Bank has adopted a 2020-2023 three-year action plan that
specifically defines areas of action required to create a more
inclusive environment.
- The Bank has enhanced the composition and mandate of its
Inclusion and Diversity Council, which continues to be led by a
member of the Office of the President.
- We will measure the impact of our actions and the progress
we've made using several performance indicators and targets to be
achieved by December 31,
2023.
- The Bank supports several dynamic employee networks to foster
inclusion and develop its various groups, including the recent
creation of the "Black Professional Network" and an internal
cultural discussion platform.
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"For us, inclusion and diversity are more than just words—they
are fundamental values that define how we act. Over the next three
years, we will continue to focus on dialogue and raising awareness
to change attitudes and foster openness while encouraging business
leaders to be more committed and accountable. We'll continue to
take action to fight unconscious bias and create the necessary
conditions to effectively support everyone in their development and
advancement," said Louis Vachon,
President and Chief Executive Officer of National Bank.
About National Bank of Canada
With $344 billion in
assets as at January 31, 2021,
National Bank of Canada, together
with its subsidiaries, forms one of Canada's leading integrated financial groups.
It has more than 26,000 employees in knowledge-intensive positions
and has been recognized numerous times as a top employer and for
its commitment to diversity. Its securities are listed on the
Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: NA). Follow the Bank's activities at
nbc.ca or via social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn and
Twitter.
SOURCE National Bank of Canada