Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution (Clearinghouse CDFI)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Affordable financing for low-income individuals and communities
- Minority wealth creation
- Community development
Social Achievements
- Provided $7.49 million in PPP loans to 245 small businesses, with 63% going to minority- or women-owned businesses.
- Provided $1 million emergency loan to the Aquarium of the Bay, saving 24,000 marine animals.
- Funded 39 projects totaling $93.6 million in new core loans.
- Awarded $65 million in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs), deploying $52.25 million in Federal NMTCs and $2.94 million in Nevada State tax credits.
- Launched FVLCRUM Fund, a private equity fund dedicated to reducing the minority wealth gap.
- Donated $171,982 to various charitable organizations.
Governance Achievements
- Maintained profitability for the 21st consecutive year.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted approximately 35% of borrowers, resulting in significant reduction of income and the recognition of a large reserve against income.
Mitigation Strategies
- Provided three-month payment deferrals to impacted borrowers.
- Secured approval to offer PPP loans.
- Committed $10 million for emergency loans to nonprofits.
- Continued core business operations.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- #41 in Real Leaders Top 150 Impact Companies in the World
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Economic opportunity in underserved communities
- Environmental efforts
- Minority/women-owned businesses
- Affordable housing
- Native American-owned enterprises
Environmental Achievements
- $45.7 million for 24 projects with environmental efforts
Social Achievements
- $38.6 million for 185 minority/women-owned or controlled businesses
- 619 total housing units created, with 62% designated as affordable
- $472,000 provided to Native American-owned enterprises
- Creation or retention of more than 38,866 jobs
- Benefitted over 3.24 million individuals
- Creation/retention of 24,329 student spaces and 10,100 units of affordable, student, and shelter housing
Governance Achievements
- Addition of four new members to the Board of Directors
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: B Corp