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