Associated Bank, National Association
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2015-01 to 2017-12)
Reporting Period: 2015-01 to 2017-12
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)
Social Achievements
- Provided financial literacy training to LMI individuals and small business owners; employees held board or committee positions and/or provided technical assistance to qualifying organizations.
- Made significant level of qualified community development investments, grants, and donations. Investments supported various affordable housing and economic development programs.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Strong competition within assessment areas for deposits and all types of loans.
- Minor presence in the small business loan market relative to the largest depository and lending institutions in several assessment areas.
- Relatively high housing costs compared to income levels for low-income families impacting their ability to qualify for home mortgage loans.
Mitigation Strategies
- Expanded presence through acquisitions of organizations within various marketplaces.
- Maintained Loan Production Offices (LPOs) located in LMI census tracts, fully accessible to all populations, including LMI, within the assessment area.
- Originated FHA and VA loans, considered flexible lending products providing LMI borrowers opportunities to finance homes.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)