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.
2020 ESG Highlights
Delivering on Our Environmental Commitment
337,000+
customer account statements delivered via eStatements
25%
increase of digital banking enrollments
95%
increase of digital banking logons
30%
of locations using high-efficiency LED lighting
4
tons of technology equipment recycled
14%
recycled equipment put back into the community for reuse
Serving Our Communities
$590,000+
in charitable donations
400+
community organizations receiving donations
$43,000+
in donations awarded via the employee charitable giving program, Casual for a Cause
1,000+
SBA Paycheck Protection Program loans processed
900+
modifications to commercial and consumer loans for COVID relief
1
National Community Bank Service Award from ICBA
Fostering Diversity and Employee Development
25%
of Board of Directors are female
38%
of executive management team are female
60%
of officer-level employees are female
$383,486
money contributed to employee-owned health savings accounts
$43,000
financial support for external skill development opportunities for employees
2,925
hours employees participated in training to enhance their skills