Sustainability

Powering impact for ATB and our stakeholders

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ATB was founded on the belief that a financial institution should be a force for good in the lives of the people it serves.

For us, sustainability isn’t just an ideal—it’s an intentional, integrated business strategy designed to provide stability and resilience amid a changing world.

Bringing this purpose-driven focus across our business is how we create lasting value, build trust with our stakeholders and power impact that extends beyond ATB. It is a fundamental driver of a better business and a brighter future.  

Our long-term vision is clear: three aspirations and four key commitments create a tangible framework that guides our approach to sustainability.

ATB’s Sustainability Aspirations and Commitments

Model trust through exceptional governance

Achieving gold standard in Crown corporation governance

Uplift the well-being of communities and advance sustainable social impact

Championing a thriving, resilient and equitable society for current and future generations

Advancing Truth and Reconciliation

Responsibly lead a sustainable economic future in Alberta and beyond

Advancing our economy and environment together

“ATB is dedicated to making it possible for our clients, team members and communities across industries and perspectives in order to achieve our mandate. In a uniquely Alberta and ATB way, we are committed to balancing short-term profitability with creating long-term value in pursuit of economic, societal and environmental prosperity.”

ATB Board of Directors

Sustainability Commitments by the Numbers

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50%

women on of our Board of Directors since 2021

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93

leaders successfully certified or in the process of completing Leader DNA Certification through the University of Alberta

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$11.6M

cumulative community contributions over the last 3 fiscal years

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360

social sector organizations invited to participate in our Mental Health Possibility Project since it was launched

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$362,000

provided to Indigenous-serving charities and nonprofits

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56%

of team members completed Our Shared Path Indigenous Awareness training

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27,000+

trees planted on Siksika Nation in partnership with Project Forest

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2,496

kilograms of electronic waste collected through e-cycling initiatives

Note: Figures are from fiscal year 2026 (ending March 31, 2026), unless otherwise noted.

Powering impact

2026 Sustainability Report

Read about ATB’s approach to sustainability and the progress and actions we’ve taken related to our sustainability commitments during the fiscal year.

Past Annual Sustainability Reporting

For more information on our approach to sustainability and recent progress made on our journey, we invite you to explore ATB’s Sustainability Reports.

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Stories of Impact

Cultivating leaders of the future: Inside the Leader DNA Certification

Driving leadership as a practice through ATB’s first-of-its-kind partnership with the University of Alberta

Rooted in respect: Three years of rewilding with Project Forest

Contributing to reforestation, community resilience and reconciliation

Embracing circularity: Powering impact through electronic recycling

How ATB is turning e-waste into social impact by diverting electronics from landfills and reinvesting rebates into local nonprofits.

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