Simmons First National Corporation

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021)

LED lighting retrofits eliminated more than 1,200 metric tons of carbon dioxide since 2016.
Nearly 177,000 pounds of paper were recycled in the first quarter of 2020, equivalent of 1,510 trees saved and 265 cubic yards of landfill space saved.
Simmons Bank holds preferred stock investments in The Sentinel Record and Pine Bluff Commercial, supporting the newspaper industry’s move from paper to electronic delivery.

Launched "Banking on Our People" initiative to enhance associate experiences and attract talent.
Extended approximately $1 billion in Paycheck Protection Program loans to small businesses.
Modified over $3 billion in existing loans to borrowers.
Supported communities through donations, cash contributions, and volunteer service (Simmons Service Month: nearly 4,600 volunteering associates, more than $818,000 donated to United Way).
Simmons First Foundation funded 55 grants totaling more than $354,000 in support.
Mortgage team funded more than $1.3 billion in home loans in 2020, assisting nearly 5,900 borrowers.
Trust non-interest income and pre-tax earnings rose 14 percent and 34 percent, respectively, in 2020.

Ethics and anticorruption training with a robust emphasis on anti-bribery provisions under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, as well as education against money laundering and corruption.
Multiple avenues available to report concerns (Whistleblower policy, AskHR, Fair Banking groups, External Employment Assistance Program).

Adjusted operating model to maintain branch presence and enhance digital channels.
Substantially increased liquidity position.
Continued exiting problematic loans.
Expanded disaster recovery processes.
Further enhanced IT security infrastructure.
Proactive adjustments to operating model to ensure safe and continuous service for customers.

Forbes, Best-in-State Employer for Arkansas
Arkansas Business, 40 under 40
Arkansas Money & Politics, Most Admired Bank
AY Magazine, Best Bank, Best Mortgage Lender
Arkansas Money & Politics, Most Powerful Women in Banking
Little Rock Soirée, Women to Watch
Arkansas Business, Most Influential Leaders
Arkansas Business, 20 in Their 20s
RMI Business Finance, Platinum Elite Lender
St. Louis Small Business Monthly, Best in Business Awards
The Daily Post-Athenian, Best of the Best
Nashville Business Journal, Top-Five SBA Lenders
Humboldt Chronicle, Best Bank
Business Network International All-Star Award
Fort Worth Inc., 400 Most Influential People
Dallas Business Journal, Women in Business
Wichita Business Journal, Best Places to Work
The Journal Record, Achievers Under 40
The Express-Star, Best Loan Company, Best Finance/Investment Company, Best Customer Service, Best Boss and Best Teller

LED lighting retrofits eliminated nearly 1,300 metric tons of carbon dioxide since 2016
Recycled approximately 637,000 pounds of paper in 2021
Recycled more than 1,670 pounds of used K-cups and coffee grounds in 2021
Branch optimization strategy eliminated approximately 668 metric tons of carbon dioxide in 2021

Launched Banking on Our People initiative to enhance associate experience and attract talent
Established Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to support associates in an inclusive workplace
Hosted multiple COVID-19 vaccine clinics for associates
Provided Pandemic Pay covering employees who contracted COVID-19
Announced a multi-university sponsorship of women’s athletics
Contributed over $2 million toward CRA charitable giving between 2018-2021
Funded 9,506 small business loans totaling approximately $1 billion in 2021