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