Climate Change Data

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