Climate Change Data

Paragon National Bank

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2007)

Reporting Period: 2007

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Community Involvement
  • Employee Well-being
  • Diversity and Inclusion

Social Achievements

  • Named “Best Places to Work” for the second consecutive year.
  • Granted its third wish through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
  • Partnered with The Food Bank for a high school student food drive.
  • Supported the March of Dimes.
  • Participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
  • Supported the National Civil Rights Museum’s Freedom Awards.
  • Supported the United Methodist Neighborhood Center’s Love and Mercy Dinner.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Slowdown in residential real estate leading to a credit crunch and elevated risk within the loan portfolio.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Made an additional loan loss provision of $500,000.
  • Continued monitoring of the loan portfolio for further deterioration in real estate conditions.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

  • Memphis Business Journal’s 2007 Best Places to Work competition (medium-sized company category)