Our climate commitment

20 November 2025 by National Bank Investments
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While the conversation around ESG and sustainability continues to shift, our focus remains firm:  integrating climate-related risks and opportunities into every investment decision.

Climate risks aren’t distant, they’re real and impacting portfolios today. They shape the companies you invest in, and they affect us as well. As an investment manager, we face the systemic consequences of climate disruption. That’s why managing these risks, whether linked to the transition to a low-carbon economy or adapting to new climate realities, is a priority.

Our Climate Plan reflects years of thoughtful work to embed climate considerations across our organization, from how we oversee our open architecture partners, to the products we offer, to the policies and governance structures that guide us.

The Plan focuses on four key areas:

  • Governance

Building structures that enable oversight of our climate risk management strategy.

  • Strategy

 Integrating climate considerations into our long-term strategic plan.

  • Risk management

 Assessing both physical and transition risks related to climate change, as well as identifying opportunities under different scenarios.

  • Metrics and targets

Tracking the carbon footprint of our investment portfolio and setting new targets based on engagement with companies most exposed to climate risks.

As climate considerations continue to evolve across the asset management sector, we will adapt our strategy over time. Our commitment is clear:  to meet the needs of our investors while promoting transparency and continuous improvement. We will report annually on our progress.

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NBI Funds (the “Funds”) are offered by National Bank Investments Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of National Bank of Canada, and sold by authorized dealers. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus or Fund Facts document(s) of the Funds before investing. The indicated rates of return are based on the historical annual compounded total returns including changes in securities value and reinvestment of all distributions and do not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any security holder that would have reduced returns. The Funds’ securities are not insured by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation or by any other government deposit insurer. The Funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. ETF Series units of the Funds are bought and sold at market price on a stock exchange and brokerage commissions will reduce returns. ETF Series of the Funds do not seek to return any predetermined amount at maturity.

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The NBI Portfolios (the “Portfolios”) are offered by National Bank Investments Inc. and sold by National Bank Savings and Investments Inc., separate entities and indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of National Bank of Canada. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus or Fund Facts document(s) of the Portfolios before investing. The indicated rates of return are based on the historical annual compounded total returns including changes in securities value and reinvestment of all distributions and do not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any security holder that would have reduced returns. The Portfolios’ securities are not insured by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation nor by any other government deposit insurer. The Portfolios are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

ESG Metrics can be used alongside other traditional financial metrics and information, and enable investors to evaluate funds on environmental, social and governance characteristics. ESG characteristics and performance may be different from time to time. ESG Metrics do not evaluate the ESG-related investment objectives of, nor any ESG strategies used by, a fund and are not indicative of how well ESG factors are integrated by the fund. For further information about a fund’s investment objectives and strategies, please read the fund’s prospectus. There are other providers that may also prepare fund-level ESG ratings or scores using their own methodologies, which may differ from the methodology used by another provider.

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National Bank Investments is a signatory of the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment, a member of Canada’s Responsible Investment Association and a founding participant in the Climate Engagement Canada initiative.