Investor Presentaiton
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ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE ("ESG") PRACTICES
We are committed to environmental and sustainability efforts, our human capital, our
customers and strengthening the communities and markets in which we operate.
Overall
Environment and
Sustainability
Social Responsibility
and Human Capital
Governance
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Human Resource and Corporate Governance Committee's duties and responsibilities
include monitoring and evaluating the Company's programs, policies and practices
relating to ESG issues and making recommendations to the Board on the Company's
ESG strategy.
Established an ESG Management Steering Committee comprised of Senior
Management and included ESG as part of our strategic plan.
Evaluating disclosure frameworks against which to measure and risk manage our climate
and sustainability priorities.
Evaluating disclosure controls and procedures for ESG disclosures.
Conducting proposed SEC climate rule readiness assessment.
Focusing on the safety, health and wellness of our employees through the COVID-19
pandemic by continually monitoring and adapting operations to guidance from the Centers
for Disease Control and state/local health authorities.
Formalized our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program, including naming a director,
established an employee advisory group and designed Employee Resource Groups and
Employee Mentorship programs.
Assisted customers during the pandemic by providing loan modifications and loans
through the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program.
Donated $2.1 million in 2021 to local non-profit organizations and our employees recorded
7,000 hours of volunteer, including teaching financial education to 1,200 participants.
Invested in public safety with a grant of $150,000 to the Seattle Police Foundation in
support of officer wellness and will sponsor a National Night Out in communities with retail
branches.
Supervised by an engaged Board who actively monitor the policies and business strategies
of the Company and are committed to the interest of the Company, the shareholders,
employees and communities where we operate.
Appointed a new diverse director in 2022 with experience developing initiatives to address
local, regional and national scenarios in the ESG arenas.
Maintain effective governance practices including Corporate Governance Guidelines,
Committee Charters, Stock Ownership Guidelines, a Code of Ethics and a Whistleblower
policy.
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