National Bank Selected for the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for a Fifth Consecutive Year

MONTREAL, Feb. 1, 2023 /CNW Telbec/ - National Bank announced that it has been selected for the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index ("GEI"). The Index recognizes companies around the world that are committed to transparency reporting and advancing gender equality. This year's Index consists of 484 companies headquartered across 45 countries and regions.

"At National Bank, we do our utmost to ensure all our employees feel fully valued and live their ambitions," said Brigitte Hébert, Executive Vice-President – Employee Experience. "We take concrete action to provide an inclusive work environment that helps everyone achieve their full potential. We are proud to see our work recognized by Bloomberg for a fifth consecutive year."

"Congratulations to the companies that are included in the 2023 GEI," said Peter T. Grauer, Chairman of Bloomberg and Founding Chairman of the U.S. 30% Club. "We continue to see an increase in both interest and membership globally, reflecting a shared goal of transparency in gender-related metrics."

For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity, visit nbc.ca.

About National Bank of Canada With $404 billion in assets as at October 31, 2022, National Bank of Canada, together with its subsidiaries, forms one of Canada's leading integrated financial groups. It has more than 29,000 employees in knowledge-intensive positions and has been recognized numerous times as a top employer and for its commitment to diversity. Its securities are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: NA). Follow the Bank's activities at nbc.ca or via social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Stéphanie Rousseau, Senior Advisor - Public Affairs and Corporate Social Responsibility, National Bank of Canada, Tel.: [phone], [email protected]