Bar Harbor

Sustainability


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 Sustainability 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 2026 report


Environmental

By reducing our carbon footprint and decreasing energy expenses, we strive for 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

See our Human Rights Policy

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 2026 Sustainability Report


Delivering on Our Environmental Commitment


59.7%

of consumers receive account statements via eStatements


21%

increase of customers enrolled in online and mobile banking


67%

of applications use cloud computing

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532,000

lbs of carbon dioxide offset by participation in community solar programs


17%

increase of renewable solar energy consumed

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15

tons of electronics and technology equipment donated to give IT. get IT.


Serving Our Communities


$845,000+

in charitable donations

406

community organizations receiving donations

$376,000+

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


8,000+

hours volunteered by employees


$34,000

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

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158

hours employees conducted onsite educational seminars in the community


Fostering Diversity and Employee Development



40%

of Board of Directors are female


38%

of executive management team are female


72%

of all employees are female


$308,000+

money contributed to employee-owned health savings accounts


$165,000+

financial support for external skill development opportunities for employees


24,075

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 Reports

2025 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report

2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report

2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report

2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report

2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report