Old National Bancorp
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2013, 2019-2020, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2013
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- Community
- Engagement
- Sustainability
- Diversity & Inclusion
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy usage at 123 Main Street building by more than 50%, resulting in cost savings of over $246,000 and avoided CO2 emissions equivalent to taking 249 gas-powered cars off the road.
- New LED lighting system in parking garage saved 342 metric tons of CO2 emissions, equivalent to removing 72 gas-powered cars.
- Donated nearly 500 units of electronic equipment, preventing e-waste and providing resources to 31 non-profit organizations.
- 93% of Old National associates received monthly eStatements instead of paper statements.
Social Achievements
- Total grants and sponsorships of $3,230,667.
- Total associate volunteer hours of 94,005.
- Total corporate and associate United Way contribution of $655,157.
- Hosted a community coat drive in Batesville, Indiana.
- First corporate Relay for Life raised $40,000.
- Financial literacy programs implemented for children, adults, and female inmates.
- 100 Men Who Cook events surpassed $1 million raised.
- Old National volunteers served more than 2,000 organizations.
Governance Achievements
- Established separation of Chairman and CEO in 2004.
- Annual election of all directors.
- Maintenance of independence of all non-executive board members.
- ISS score of “1” with third-party validation.
- Executive compensation tied to shareholder value.
- Stock ownership guidelines established for Executive Leadership Group and Board of Directors.
- Appointment of Chief Ethics Officer in 2008.
- Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by the Ethisphere Institute for three consecutive years (2012-14).
- Ethics Inside™ Certification from Ethisphere for five consecutive years.
- Creation of an enterprise-wide Risk Appetite Statement.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Expansion of recycling efforts.
- Continued reduction of utilities usage.
- Ongoing associate education and awareness.
- More closely aligning the goals of the Foundation with Old National’s sustainability mission.
Environmental Challenges
- Managing risk in a challenging risk climate, especially as assets surpassed the $10 billion mark and increased compliance measures under the Dodd-Frank Act.
- Meeting the increasing need for financial education.
Mitigation Strategies
- Continuously evolving Enterprise Risk Management, including internal training, improved peer channels for risk monitoring, stress testing, and a proactive approach to regulatory compliance.
- Developing partnerships with organizations like Junior Achievement and Girl Scouts to expand financial literacy programs.
- Creating an enterprise-wide Risk Appetite Statement to guide risk management improvement and capital allocation.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- World’s Most Ethical Companies™ (Ethisphere Institute)
Reporting Period: 2019-2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Community Responsibility
- Ethics
- Governance
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Volunteerism
- Financial Education
- Community Development
Social Achievements
- More than 66,500 volunteer hours donated by team members in 2019, reaching a milestone of over 1 million volunteer hours since 2005.
- Nearly $9 million raised through 100 Men Who Cook event over 10 years.
- Over 21,300 people reached with financial literacy sessions in 2019.
- Approximately $270 million in Community Reinvestment Act-eligible community development loans.
- $3.9 million in Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grants supporting 298 affordable housing units.
- Launched Achieve Your Degree program, empowering 170+ team members to continue their education.
- $1.2 million committed to COVID-19 relief efforts.
Governance Achievements
- Executive compensation tied to shareholder value.
- Maintenance of independence of non-executive board members.
- Strong Internal Audit structure.
- Women and minorities comprise 39% of ONB Corporate Board and 36% of Operating Group.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impact.
Mitigation Strategies
- Policy and procedural changes for team members.
- Hardship support and Paycheck Protection Program assistance for clients.
- Monetary and volunteer help for community partners.
- Banking centers remained open with appointment-only and drive-thru service.
- Loan extensions, deferrals, and forbearance granted to clients.
- Fees waived and refunded.
- Resources and information shared via various channels.
- Penalty-free CD withdrawal allowed.
- Enabled 1,000+ team members to work remotely.
- Granted additional paid time off and sick time.
- Expanded leave policy for at-risk team members.
- Expanded internal “ONe Wish” program.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- World’s Most Ethical™ Company (nine straight years)
- Leading Disability Employer
- 100% score on Disability Equality Index
- Military Friendly Employer
- Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
- #31 in 50 Out Front Best Place to Work for Women and Diverse Managers
- 90 out of 100 on Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Corporate Governance
- Client Service
- Team Member Growth and Development
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Community Engagement
- Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Remodeling five banking centers with LED lighting and energy-efficient HVAC systems.
- Donated nearly 8,000 pieces of refurbished computer equipment over the past decade (522 in 2022), saving 29,095 pounds of e-waste from landfills and 154.92 metric tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Social Achievements
- Invested approximately $10.5 million in communities through charitable giving.
- Team members devoted 46,739 volunteer hours.
- Launched Empowerment Small Business Loan Program to increase access to capital for underserved communities.
- Introduced Zelle® for digital payments.
- Implemented DocuSign for commercial loans.
- Added Spanish language option to online and mobile banking platforms.
- Created a Mental Health Matters intranet resource page.
Governance Achievements
- Named to the Ethisphere Institute’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® list for the 11th consecutive year.
- Executive compensation tied significantly to performance.
- 44% of Old National Corporate Board and 45% of Executive Leadership Team are women and/or people of color.
- 100% of team members completed risk-based compliance training.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Addressing the wealth gap faced by entrepreneurs of color.
- Cybersecurity threats.
Mitigation Strategies
- Pilot Empowerment Small Business Loan Program using a non-traditional model.
- Devoting significant resources to cybersecurity, partnering with technology companies, providing team member training, and maintaining open communication with government agencies.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier diversity program with a target of up to 30% of eligible spend with diverse suppliers.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB
Awards & Recognition
- World's Most Ethical Companies
- American Bankers Association’s Community Commitment Award
- Corporate Engagement Award of Excellence
- Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
- Military Friendly Employer
- DiversityMBA Fifty Out Front
- National Organization on Disability
- Disability Equality Index
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance and ethics
- Client service
- Team member growth and development
- Diversity, equity and inclusion
- Community engagement
- Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Donated nearly 8,000 pieces of refurbished equipment to nonprofits through partnership with PCs for People, reducing e-waste and promoting digital inclusion.
- Implemented automation technologies resulting in significant cost savings and carbon dioxide emission reduction (~225 metric tons).
Social Achievements
- Launched Empowerment Small Business Loan Program, generating nearly $30 million in loans for 72 clients.
- Team members donated 57,369 volunteer hours (valued at $1.8 million), participating in Better Together Days with 7,223+ hours of service across 175 organizations.
- Invested $11.8 million in communities through charitable giving.
- Provided financial education classes and workshops impacting 14,320 individuals.
Governance Achievements
- Implemented AuditBoard software to enhance GRC programs.
- Maintained an ethics-centered culture with mandatory ethics training for all team members and a confidential ethics hotline.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Liquidity issues in the financial industry (March 2023)
- Tragic act of violence in Louisville (April 2023)
Mitigation Strategies
- Expanded commitment to underserved communities through the Empowerment Small Business Loan Program.
- Provided immense support to affected team members and the Louisville community.
- Organized Better Together Days volunteer event to pay forward received support.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier diversity program
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB
Awards & Recognition
- Newsweek's America’s Most Trustworthy Companies
- Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
- Military Friendly Employer
- CEO Act!on for Diversity & Inclusion
- National Organization on Disability
- Disability Equality Index
- Forbes America's Best Midsize Employers