Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a fundamental value for National Bank Financial Group. In all our business and administrative units, our teams integrate the social, ethical and environmental dimensions of our activities into economic considerations. Our goal is to meet the expectations of all our stakeholders and act as a socially responsible institution in all business situations and all economic contexts.

National Bank Financial Group is an institution firmly anchored in the communities in which it is active and deeply committed to contributing to their prosperity and well-being. We participate in their economic development through the services we offer to individuals and businesses, and we contribute to their social development through our donations, charitable activities and sponsorships, as well as the volunteer efforts of our employees.

Our commitment to CSR also extends to offering clients high-quality products and services in line with their needs and expectations, providing our employees with a harmonious work environment and meeting our shareholders’ expectations in terms of growth and profitability through sound and ethical management of our operations.

Social Responsibility Report

National Bank Financial Group endeavours to be recognized as a socially responsible business. The Financial Group follows some of the performance indicators included in the Global Reporting Initiative Sustainability Reporting Guidelines in preparing its social responsibility report, which is published every March.

In addition to concrete examples of the Financial Group’s commitment to its various partners: clients, employees, shareholders and communities, the social responsibility report gives information on its environmental initiatives and its SOFT footprint. [Details]

Commitment to the community

National Bank Financial Group contributes to enhancing the quality of life of people across Canada by providing financial support to hundreds of health, education, arts and culture and community outreach organizations. [Details]

Employee volunteer program

Many of our employees—both current and retired—give generously of their time to support causes that are important to them. In 2005, we created the “Our hearts are with you” program to support, recognize and reward their efforts and enhance the impact of their volunteer work. [Details]

	Click here to view the 2008 Social Responsibility Report (PDF, 6.98 MB) Contact us by e-mail (514) 394-5555 (Montreal area) or toll free number 1-888-4-TelNat