Climate Change Data

Hancock Whitney Corporation

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019)

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:1,900,000 pounds/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Responsibility
  • Social Responsibility
  • Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Recycled nearly 1.9 million pounds of paper in 2019.
  • Planted more than 800 live oaks since 2016 to replace those lost in storms.
  • Achieved a 16 percent annual reduction in total energy usage since 2014 through energy management initiatives.
  • Hold $431.8 million in green investments—mortgage-backed securities that contain green-certified properties.

Social Achievements

  • Invested more than $5.8 million in philanthropic and community donations in 2019.
  • Provided more than $3 billion in small business loans over the past two years.
  • Deployed $198 million in New Markets Tax Credit allocations to help low-income communities since 2007.
  • Associates recorded 6,861 community service volunteer hours in 2019.
  • Participated in more than 940 financial education activities supporting more than 190 organizations.
  • Originated approximately $7.1 million in affordable housing bond loans in 2019.
  • Facilitated more than $8.2 million in grants for non-profit organizations serving low- and moderate-income communities since 1999.
  • Provided $7.6 million in mortgage financing for 58 homeowners through the Plan Your Way Home program in 2019.
  • Invested $37 million in Qualified Opportunity Zone Funds in 2019.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Diversity and Inclusion Council in 2019.
  • Maintained a strong corporate governance structure with independent oversight and diverse board representation.
  • Required all associates to complete annual compliance training.
  • Implemented an Integrity in Action program for confidential reporting of unethical or unsafe activity.
  • Developed a comprehensive Information Security program to protect client data.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
  • Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable construction practices, including use of recycled materials.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Forbes’ list of America’s Best Mid-Size Employers for 2019