The Bank of Nova Scotia
Industry Group: Banks
Country/Region: Canada
Identifier: TSE:BNS
Bank of Nova Scotia is a global financial services provider. The bank has five business segments: Canadian banking, international banking, global wealth management, global banking and markets, and other. It offers a range of advice, products, and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. The bank's international operations span numerous countries and are more concentrated in Central and South America.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Banks 150 out of 1051
Universe
Global Universe 2219 out of 16216
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Industry Comparison
Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
---|---|---|
The Bank of Nova Scotia |
15.5
Low
|
150 out of 1051 |
ING Groep NV |
18.2
Low
|
222 out of 1051 |
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA |
19.2
Low
|
252 out of 1051 |
ANZ Group Holdings Ltd. |
20.7
Medium
|
306 out of 1051 |
Itaú Unibanco Holding SA |
24.8
Medium
|
460 out of 1051 |
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Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues. Our exposure score takes into consideration subindustry and company-specific factors such as its business model.
The Bank of Nova Scotia's Exposure is Medium
Management
Management refers to how well a company is managing its relevant ESG issues. Our management score assesses the robustness of a company's ESG programs, practices and policies.
The Bank of Nova Scotia's Management of ESG Material Risk is Strong
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Top Material ESG Issues for The Bank of Nova Scotia
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted The Bank of Nova Scotia's ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
Highest Controversy Level
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