Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Community
• Environment
• People
• Integrity

Environmental Achievements

• Buildings adhere to EnergyStar standards
• Installed EV charging stations
• Upgraded air-handling systems for improved energy efficiency
• Implemented comprehensive recycling programs
• Established Electronic Recycling Initiative (ERI)
• Adopted a water reuse and filtration system

Social Achievements

• Contributed over $630,000 to community organizations
• Supported agriculture groups (National Black Growers Council, Farmer Veteran Coalition of South Carolina, S.C. Governor’s School for Agriculture)
• Employees advocated for $26,000 in company donations to various organizations
• Donated nearly $100,000 to HBCUs and provided scholarships
• Allocated funds for rural disaster relief (including $25,000 to American Red Cross)
• Over 535 volunteer hours in 2023
• United Way campaign raised $167,000 (including $50,000 from the bank)
• Launched AgBizInfo website for young, beginning, and small farmers
• Partnership with Farm School on Wheels
• Support for Project Victory Gardens and Palmetto Veterans Agribusiness Outreach Fair
• Support for Able SC’s Employer Summit and the SC AgrAbility program

Governance Achievements

• Standards of Conduct Policy
• Professional Code of Ethics
• Financial Code of Ethics
• Ethics Hotline
• Annual training on ethics and compliance
• Information Security Program
• Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP)
• Annual disaster recovery testing
• Departmental tabletop exercises
• Annual business continuity training

Climate Goals & Targets

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

• 2023 Excellence in Workplace Diversity award (South Carolina Chamber of Commerce)
• United Way Corporate Gift and Gold awards