The program aims to remove barriers to prosperity by targeting investments aimed at increasing high school graduation and post-secondary participation, supporting newcomer integration, and eliminating barriers to career advancement for underrepresented groups. Sustainability Leadership: Scotiabank is working to build a more sustainable business and deliver for every future for our customers, employees, communities and the environment. Earlier this year, the Bank launched its inaugural Net Zero Research Fund as part of its commitment to advance research and leadership in support of global decarbonization. In pursuing its own net zero targets and pathways, Scotiabank has committed to establishing bank-wide, quantitative, time-bound targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with our underwriting and lending activities.