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Environmental, Social, and Governance


We believe each of us has the opportunity to positively impact every day in the way we represent Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, support our customers, and drive beneficial change in our communities. Our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices embody our commitment to the people and places we serve. Through these purposeful and principled business practices, we remain committed and connected to our recognized corporate culture of positively impacting society.


Download the full 2023 report


Environmental

By reducing our carbon footprint and decreasing energy expenses, we lead the way in continuous improvement in all areas of environmental management.

Go to the Environmental section

See our Environmental Policy Statement

Social

By bolstering the social and economic health and well-being of the communities we serve, we help our customers and colleagues thrive and deliver better results as an organization.

Go to the Social section

See our Social Responsibility Statement

Governance

Our senior executive team and Board of Directors recognize the importance of their roles in setting the organization’s tone, paving the way for responsible growth, and ensuring effective governance.

Go to the Governance section


Highlights from 2023 ESG Report


Delivering on Our Environmental Commitment


40%

of customers receive account statements via eStatements


15%

increase of customers enrolled in online and mobile banking


26%

increase of digital banking logon activity

59%

of locations using high-efficiency LED lighting


8.7%

increase of renewable energy consumed


61%

of applications use cloud computing


Serving Our Communities


$650,000+

in charitable donations

435

community organizations receiving donations

$230,000+

in donations awarded to date via the employee charitable giving program, Casual for a Cause


20,000+

hours volunteered by employees in the past 4 years


$57,000

in scholarships awarded to high school seniors in the past 3 years


1

"World's Best Bank" Award from Forbes and Statista


Fostering Diversity and Employee Development



36%

of Board of Directors are female


33%

of executive management team are female


72%

of all employees are female


$347,000+

money contributed to employee-owned health savings accounts


$166,000+

financial support for external skill development opportunities for employees


9,331

hours employees participated in training to enhance their skills


For more detailed diversity information, please visit the Diversity at Bar Harbor Bank & Trust page.


Previous ESG Reports

2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report

2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report