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Associated Press
08-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
PNC 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report: A Message From Our CCRO to Our Stakeholders
PNC has long been an engaged and responsible company rooted in the belief that meaningful relationships are built and strengthened through honest and transparent dialogue and action. Our guiding principle across all our businesses is to do right by our customers, employees, shareholders and the communities we serve. In service of this commitment to our stakeholders, this past year we once again conducted extensive analysis of our corporate responsibility priorities, which provided valuable insight into how we can more positively impact our business operations, society and the environment. Additionally, we engaged with approximately 75 percent of our top 100 active shareholders, discussing topics like financial and operational performance, and corporate responsibility matters in the interest of further refining our approach. We appreciate open dialogue and engagement with all our stakeholders. We believe it's good business and it makes us not just a better bank, but a better neighbor. In the following pages we will share our progress over this past year and our strategies for the opportunities that lie ahead. In 2024, we mobilized $6.11 billion in environmental financing, cumulatively bringing us very close to achieving our $30 billion environmental finance pledge, which we expect will be satisfied on schedule in 2025. And to enhance our ability to support our clients' evolving financing needs, we launched the PNC Climate Solutions Partner program. This skill-building initiative educates PNC employees on our Climate Action Strategy and enables front-line employees to better support our customers as they develop and work through their own unique climate goals and plans. We embrace our role in providing access to capital and enhancing financial mobility throughout our footprint communities. In 2024, we deployed $28.5 billion of the $88 billion committed through our four-year Community Benefits Plan, bringing our total since 2022 to $85.5 billion.* We are excited about the opportunity to continue this approach for the balance of 2025 to help meet community needs and boost economic empowerment. We continue to meet our customers where they are, deploying our mobile branches on more than 3,100 visits, traveling over 89,000 miles in 2024 and serving more than 22,000 individuals. Our community relationships are vital to these efforts, as we coordinated with more than 170 community organizations this past year to schedule deployments. Central to our efforts to bolster our communities is our signature philanthropic focus, PNC Grow Up Great® , which celebrated 20 years in 2024. This $500 million early childhood education initiative helps prepare children from birth to age five for success in school and life. Since the program's inception in 2004, PNC Grow Up Great has provided $270 million in grants to organizations championing high-quality early childhood education, and our employees have volunteered more than 1.2 million hours in support. We're proud of the longevity of this work and the impact it's had on the more than 10 million children we've reached to date through grants and educational programs. We serve a diverse group of individuals, families and businesses across the country. To do so effectively, and win in the marketplace, we must recruit and retain talented employees with the relevant experiences, skills and perspectives to best support them. This is a business imperative, and we work every day to foster an accessible and inclusive workplace where all employees — and customers — can feel welcomed, valued and respected. To support this imperative, consistent with applicable laws, we do not discriminate against any employee, potential or current client, supplier, or any other stakeholder based on race; color; ethnicity; religion or religious views; national origin; gender; sexual orientation; gender identity; military status; disability; marital or familial status; political opinions, speech or affiliation; or age. Our employees drive PNC's success, and we're committed to employee development and well-being. One way we demonstrate that commitment is through our partnership with Guild, which began in 2022. Guild's partnership with PNC offers our employees the opportunity to earn tuition-free associate and bachelor's degrees, along with professional certificates and college prep courses. More than 9,500 employees have enrolled in programs through Guild over the last two years. We are pleased to support the continued professional development of our employees, which we believe will ultimately enhance the strength of our company. In fact, none of our achievements would be possible without the talents and commitments of my 55,000-plus colleagues who are focused on delivering for our stakeholders every day. I want to thank them for all their contributions that make PNC a dependable neighbor, company and employer. I know that collectively we'll continue to focus on running our business reliably, with integrity, and in service of all our stakeholders. RICHARD K. BYNUMChief Corporate Responsibility Officer View the full 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from PNC Financial Services Group
Al Bawaba
04-07-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Fine Hygienic Holding Honored as Founding Member of The UN Global Compact Network Jordan, Reaffirming Sustainability Commitment
Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH), one of the world's leading wellness groups and hygienic paper manufacturers, was recently honored by the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) Network Jordan at its inaugural annual breakfast and general assembly meeting. This distinguished recognition celebrates FHH's significant role as a founding member of the network and its ongoing contributions to corporate in 2007, the UNGC Network Jordan was founded by a select group of pioneering companies, with Fine Hygienic Holding among them. Since its inception, FHH has played a pivotal role, serving on the network board and actively contributing to its growth, which now brings together over 60 Abu Ragheb, Jordan Supply Chain Director at Fine Hygienic Holding, expressed deep gratitude for the acknowledgment, stating, 'We are honored by this recognition. At Fine Hygienic Holding, we firmly believe in the critical role sustainability plays in shaping a responsible future, and we are committed to advancing it at the grassroots level. We are here to lead by example, helping companies across Jordan bring sustainability to the heart of their operations.'The UN Global Compact Country Networks, such as the UNGC Network Jordan, support local businesses in implementing the Ten Principles of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption, while advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Leveraging regional expertise, they guide companies in adopting responsible practices tailored to local contexts. Fine Hygienic Holding continues to align its operations with the UN SDGs. Earlier this year, the group received EcoVadis Commitment Badge, a 'B' Score from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and CHEP's Excellence in Sustainability Certificate. These recognitions, along with FHH's foundational support and ongoing active participation, underscore its commitment to fostering a sustainable business environment in Jordan and the region.
Associated Press
03-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Innovating for Impact: Covia's 2024 Corporate Responsibility Highlights and Accomplishments
Covia's 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report highlights the past year, which was shaped by purpose, innovation, and a deep commitment to creating lasting value for our customers, communities, and the environment. Guided by our belief that corporate responsibility is a catalyst for progress, we strengthened our foundation and made meaningful progress across our sustainability strategy. The following highlights reflect the tangible steps we've taken to turn our commitments into action, from redefining our goals to enhancing our environmental and social impact. Overall Program Highlights Environmental Stewardship Positive Social Impact The Covia Foundation Responsible Governance and Ethics View the full Covia 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report here. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Covia
Zawya
02-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Fine Hygienic Holding honored as Founding Member of The UN Global Compact Network Jordan
Amman, Jordan – Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH), one of the world's leading wellness groups and hygienic paper manufacturers, was recently honored by the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) Network Jordan at its inaugural annual breakfast and general assembly meeting. This distinguished recognition celebrates FHH's significant role as a founding member of the network and its ongoing contributions to corporate sustainability. Established in 2007, the UNGC Network Jordan was founded by a select group of pioneering companies, with Fine Hygienic Holding among them. Since its inception, FHH has played a pivotal role, serving on the network board and actively contributing to its growth, which now brings together over 60 members. Osama Abu Ragheb, Jordan Supply Chain Director at Fine Hygienic Holding, expressed deep gratitude for the acknowledgment, stating, 'We are honored by this recognition. At Fine Hygienic Holding, we firmly believe in the critical role sustainability plays in shaping a responsible future, and we are committed to advancing it at the grassroots level. We are here to lead by example, helping companies across Jordan bring sustainability to the heart of their operations.' The UN Global Compact Country Networks, such as the UNGC Network Jordan, support local businesses in implementing the Ten Principles of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption, while advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Leveraging regional expertise, they guide companies in adopting responsible practices tailored to local contexts. Fine Hygienic Holding continues to align its operations with the UN SDGs. Earlier this year, the group received EcoVadis Commitment Badge, a 'B' Score from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and CHEP's Excellence in Sustainability Certificate. These recognitions, along with FHH's foundational support and ongoing active participation, underscore its commitment to fostering a sustainable business environment in Jordan and the region.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Banner Bank Releases 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report
WALLA WALLA, Wash., June 30, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Banner Bank released its 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report. The report identifies ongoing practices and recent accomplishments creating long-term value and driving progress while staying deeply connected to the needs of all the company's stakeholders. It includes examples in the areas of environmental risk and impact management, social responsibility and governance, including: Increasing our focus on continuous improvement, which assists us in identifying new opportunities that benefit our corporate responsibility strategy as well as our overall organization. As we move to the next stage of this strategy, we are building on a clearer understanding of our climate impact, the tools at our disposal, and how we can maintain a sustainable business strategy in the years ahead. Identifying new ways to engage our employees through the launch of a leadership development program and more focused support of internal mobility and career advancement. Tangible impacts on our business include a highly engaged workforce and low voluntary turnover rates. Financing additional projects that reduce housing insecurity as well as provide vital capital to businesses in the form of loans. This helps drive the economic engine of our local and regional economies, which is especially important during periods of change and market turbulence. Making strides integrating climate risk into our broader risk management framework. This is not just a recognition that the risk profile of our business is shifting— it's fundamental to our ability to make responsible, long-term decisions and remain a trusted part of our communities. Continuing to evolve our strong governance structure, including refining our Generative AI policy to better facilitate innovation in day-to-day work while maintaining our security and risk management standards. Additionally, the 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report includes disclosures prepared using the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standards for the financial sector that we determined to be most relevant to our business, as well as a link to our full SASB report. Our Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) disclosures are also included in this year's report. "For 135 years, we've demonstrated our company can and does evolve to meet the changing needs of our clients and communities while staying true to our core values," said Mark Grescovich, President and CEO of Banner Corporation and Banner Bank. "We believe our achievements outlined in this report demonstrate that doing the right thing remains good business and creates long-term value for all our stakeholders." To view the full report, please visit About the Company Banner Corporation (NASDAQ: BANR) is a $16.2 billion bank holding company operating one commercial bank—Banner Bank—in four Western states through a network of branches offering a full range of deposit services and business, commercial real estate, construction, residential, agricultural and consumer loans. Visit Banner Bank at View source version on Contacts Kelly McPhee, Banner Bank Senior Vice President, PR & Communications, 509-232-1968 or
