1、 x Table of contents 29 Creating value for EQB challengers,customersand communities 30 Talent management 37 Inclusion,diversity,equity,accessibility,anti-racism 40 Rights of Indigenous peoples and EQBs commitment to Truth and Reconciliation 42 Philanthropic activities 43 Investing in Canadian ars 44
2、 Contributing to afordable housing 46 Financial inclusion 48 Product innovation&technology 49 Building a greener future with digital banking50 Climate change 52 Climate strategy 53 Climate risks&opporunities 58 GHG emissions 69 Appendices3 Caution regarding forward-looking statements4 About this rep
3、or5 To our stakeholders8 About EQB10 2024 Perormance highlights11 Approach to responsibility12 Stakeholder engagement14 Governance16 Risk Management17 Social covered bond impact19 Leading with integrity:Governance in action20 Board diversity and composition 22 Business ethics and conduct 26 Customer
4、 privacy&satisfaction 28 Data security&cybersecurity EQB Inc.|Responsibility Report 2024 Page 2 of 82 Caution regarding forward-looking statements Statements made in this Report,and in other filings with Canadian securities regulators and in other communications,include forward-looking statements wi
5、thin the meaning of applicable securities laws(forward-looking statements).These statements include,but are not limited to,statements about EQBs objectives,strategies and initiatives,financial performance expectations and other statements made herein,whether with respect to EQBs businesses or the Ca
6、nadian economy,which includes its subsidiaries and affiliates(collectively,“EQB”).The forward-looking information contained in this Report is presented for the purpose of assisting our stakeholders in understanding our future business,our ESG outlook and future disclosures,anticipated events or resu