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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.


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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 2022 ESG Report


Delivering on Our Environmental Commitment


4.7%

increase of customers account statements sent via eStatements

28%

increase of customers enrolled in online and mobile banking

43%

increase of digital banking logon activity

35%

of locations using high-efficiency LED lighting


50%

of electricity used by Maine locations from renewable energy

4

tons of equipment donated to Give IT for community reuse 


Serving Our Communities


$618,000+

in charitable donations

364+

community organizations receiving donations

$151,000+

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


15,000+

hours volunteered by employees in the past 3 years


$80,000+

in scholarships awarded to high school seniors since 2018


1

"America's Best Banks" Award from Newsweek


Fostering Diversity and Employee Development



25%

of Board of Directors are female


38%

of executive management team are female


75%

of all employees are female


$363,000+

money contributed to employee-owned health savings accounts


$37,000+

financial support for external skill development opportunities for employees


2,901

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

2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report