SouthState Issues 2025 Corporate Stewardship Report
SouthState Bank (NYSE: SSB) has released its fifth Corporate Stewardship Report, showcasing significant achievements in community engagement and sustainability for 2024. The bank made substantial financial commitments, including $5.75 billion in CRA-eligible loans and $7.1 million in grants to 2,393 organizations.
Key highlights include $401 million in community development loans, $54.7 million for economic development and affordable housing, and $670 million in affordable lending mortgage programs. Employee engagement saw a 24% increase in volunteer hours, reaching 19,047 hours across 1,028 organizations.
The bank maintains workforce diversity with 14.78% Black/African American and 7.78% Hispanic/Latino representation. Environmental initiatives through digital solutions resulted in saving 1.28 million gallons of water and 1.08 million pounds of CO2 emissions, with 58% of accounts using eStatements.
SouthState Bank (NYSE: SSB) ha pubblicato il suo quinto Rapporto di Stewardship Aziendale, evidenziando risultati significativi nell'impegno comunitario e nella sostenibilità per il 2024. La banca ha effettuato impegni finanziari sostanziali, inclusi 5,75 miliardi di dollari in prestiti idonei al CRA e 7,1 milioni di dollari in sovvenzioni a 2.393 organizzazioni.
I punti salienti includono 401 milioni di dollari in prestiti per lo sviluppo comunitario, 54,7 milioni di dollari per lo sviluppo economico e abitazioni a prezzi accessibili, e 670 milioni di dollari in programmi di mutui per prestiti accessibili. L'impegno dei dipendenti ha visto un aumento del 24% nelle ore di volontariato, raggiungendo 19.047 ore in 1.028 organizzazioni.
La banca mantiene la diversità della forza lavoro con il 14,78% di rappresentanza Black/African American e il 7,78% di rappresentanza Hispanic/Latino. Le iniziative ambientali attraverso soluzioni digitali hanno portato a un risparmio di 1,28 milioni di galloni d'acqua e 1,08 milioni di libbre di emissioni di CO2, con il 58% dei conti che utilizza eStatements.
SouthState Bank (NYSE: SSB) ha publicado su quinto Informe de Stewardship Corporativa, destacando logros significativos en el compromiso comunitario y la sostenibilidad para 2024. El banco realizó compromisos financieros sustanciales, incluyendo 5.75 mil millones de dólares en préstamos elegibles para CRA y 7.1 millones de dólares en subvenciones a 2,393 organizaciones.
Los puntos destacados incluyen 401 millones de dólares en préstamos para desarrollo comunitario, 54.7 millones de dólares para desarrollo económico y vivienda asequible, y 670 millones de dólares en programas de hipotecas de préstamos asequibles. El compromiso de los empleados vio un aumento del 24% en horas de voluntariado, alcanzando 19,047 horas en 1,028 organizaciones.
El banco mantiene la diversidad en su fuerza laboral con un 14.78% de representación Black/African American y un 7.78% de representación Hispanic/Latino. Las iniciativas ambientales a través de soluciones digitales resultaron en un ahorro de 1.28 millones de galones de agua y 1.08 millones de libras de emisiones de CO2, con el 58% de las cuentas utilizando eStatements.
SouthState Bank (NYSE: SSB)는 2024년 지역 사회 참여 및 지속 가능성에서의 주요 성과를 보여주는 다섯 번째 기업 스튜어드십 보고서를 발표했습니다. 이 은행은 57억 5천만 달러의 CRA 적격 대출과 710만 달러의 보조금을 2,393개 조직에 제공하는 등 상당한 재정적 약속을 했습니다.
주요 하이라이트로는 4억 1천만 달러의 지역 사회 개발 대출, 5천 470만 달러의 경제 개발 및 저렴한 주택을 위한 자금, 6억 7천만 달러의 저렴한 대출 주택 프로그램이 있습니다. 직원 참여는 자원봉사 시간에서 24% 증가하여 1,028개 조직에서 19,047시간에 도달했습니다.
이 은행은 14.78%의 흑인/아프리카계 미국인 및 7.78%의 히스패닉/라틴계 대표성을 유지하며 인력 다양성을 확보하고 있습니다. 디지털 솔루션을 통한 환경 이니셔티브는 128만 갤런의 물과 108만 파운드의 CO2 배출량을 절약했으며, 58%의 계좌가 eStatements를 사용하고 있습니다.
SouthState Bank (NYSE: SSB) a publié son cinquième Rapport de Stewardship d'Entreprise, mettant en avant des réalisations significatives en matière d'engagement communautaire et de durabilité pour 2024. La banque a pris des engagements financiers substantiels, y compris 5,75 milliards de dollars en prêts éligibles au CRA et 7,1 millions de dollars en subventions à 2 393 organisations.
Les points forts incluent 401 millions de dollars en prêts pour le développement communautaire, 54,7 millions de dollars pour le développement économique et le logement abordable, et 670 millions de dollars dans des programmes de prêts hypothécaires abordables. L'engagement des employés a enregistré une augmentation de 24% des heures de bénévolat, atteignant 19 047 heures au sein de 1 028 organisations.
La banque maintient la diversité de sa main-d'œuvre avec 14,78% de représentation Black/African American et 7,78% de représentation Hispanic/Latino. Les initiatives environnementales grâce aux solutions numériques ont permis d'économiser 1,28 million de gallons d'eau et 1,08 million de livres d'émissions de CO2, avec 58% des comptes utilisant des eStatements.
SouthState Bank (NYSE: SSB) hat seinen fünften Corporate Stewardship Report veröffentlicht, der bedeutende Erfolge im Bereich der Gemeinschaftsbindung und Nachhaltigkeit für 2024 zeigt. Die Bank hat erhebliche finanzielle Verpflichtungen eingegangen, darunter 5,75 Milliarden Dollar an CRA-qualifizierten Krediten und 7,1 Millionen Dollar an Zuschüssen für 2.393 Organisationen.
Wichtige Höhepunkte sind 401 Millionen Dollar an Krediten für die Gemeinschaftsentwicklung, 54,7 Millionen Dollar für wirtschaftliche Entwicklung und bezahlbaren Wohnraum sowie 670 Millionen Dollar in Programmen für bezahlbare Hypothekendarlehen. Das Engagement der Mitarbeiter hat um 24% zugenommen, mit insgesamt 19.047 Stunden Freiwilligenarbeit in 1.028 Organisationen.
Die Bank erhält die Vielfalt der Belegschaft mit 14,78% Black/African American und 7,78% Hispanic/Latino Vertretung. Umweltinitiativen durch digitale Lösungen führten zu einer Einsparung von 1,28 Millionen Gallonen Wasser und 1,08 Millionen Pfund CO2-Emissionen, wobei 58% der Konten eStatements nutzen.
- Significant community investment with $5.75 billion in CRA-eligible loans
- Strong commitment to affordable housing with $670 million in mortgage programs
- Substantial community development funding of $401 million
- 24% increase in employee volunteer engagement
- Digital transformation leading to measurable environmental impact
- None.
"At SouthState, we believe in serving our customers and teammates with integrity while being accountable to our shareholders and investors. We focus on meaningful and lasting relationships with community-based and nonprofit organizations to help us serve our communities," said LeDon Jones, director of Corporate Stewardship. "In 2024, we had record numbers of team member volunteer hours, which demonstrates our passion and dedication to serving our neighbors and the cities where we live and work."
Highlights of the 2025 CS report include:
Commitment to Community:
- Made
$5.75 billion - Recorded a 24 percent increase in employee volunteer hours, totaling 19,047 hours with 1,028 different organizations.
- Awarded 2,393 organizations grants and contributions, totaling
$7.1 million - Extended
$401 million - Invested
$54.7 million - Provided
$670 million
Commitment to Colleagues:
- Provided
$242,000 - Continued the ReMARKable Leader program, an immersive 9-month program designed to cultivate internal high-potential leaders to take the next step in their career development. To date, 61 of our team members have graduated from the program, and they continue to contribute in new and unique ways to our Company.
Commitment to Corporate Stewardship:
- Maintained a tenured and diverse board of directors. Fifty percent of the Board has CEO-level experience, and 33 percent have senior executive experience at financial institutions.
- Maintained a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate, with 14.78 percent Black or African American and 7.78 percent Hispanic/Latino team members.
- Continued an "Infoship" program, a virtual program that exposes college students to diverse careers in banking, facilitated by SouthState senior leaders.
Commitment to Environmental Resourcefulness:
- Ongoing investment in technology that enables customers and team members to access digital solutions for their needs. With 58 percent of accounts receiving eStatements, the bank's reduced environmental impact includes the following highlights:
- 1.28 million gallons of water saved
- 1.08 million pounds of CO2 emissions saved
- 70,000 pounds of solid waste reduction
- 22.3 acres of forest saved
SouthState's Corporate Stewardship Report and more information are available on the bank's Corporate Stewardship page.
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