WESTERLY, R.I., May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust
Bancorp, Inc., (the Corporation"), NASDAQ: WASH, has released the
Corporation's 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance Report
("ESG Report"), which presents the actions the Corporation has
taken, and continues to take, to fulfill its obligations as an
employer of choice, a business of choice, and a responsible
corporate citizen.
"We embrace our responsibility to maintain the highest standard
of environmental, social, and governance practices for the benefit
of our employees, customers, communities, and
shareholders," stated Edward O. Handy
III, Washington Trust Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer. "We believe our efforts can have a material
effect on the long-term sustainability of our business and
positively impact all of our stakeholders."
The ESG Report illustrates the progress the Corporation has made
in the following areas:
- Employee Engagement: attracting, motivating, and retaining a
talented, engaged, and diverse workforce.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: fostering a diverse,
inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
- Corporate Governance: operating with the highest ethical
standards, in full compliance with the spirit and letter of all
laws and regulations.
- Data Security and Privacy: managing risk effectively and
ensuring the security and privacy of customer assets, information,
and data.
- Community Involvement and Investment: enriching the lives of
customers and enhancing the vibrancy and sustainability of the
communities.
- Environmental Responsibility: bringing sustainable thinking
into the business, mitigating operational environmental impact, and
helping to preserve the environment for future generations.
ABOUT WASHINGTON TRUST
BANCORP, INC.
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., the parent of
The Washington Trust Company, had $7.2
billion in assets as of March 31,
2024. Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is the
oldest community bank in the nation, the largest state-chartered
bank headquartered in Rhode Island
and one of the Northeast's premier financial services companies.
Washington Trust offers a full range of financial services,
including commercial banking, mortgage banking, personal banking
and wealth management and trust services through its
offices located in Rhode Island,
Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Corporation's common stock
trades on NASDAQ under the symbol WASH. Investor information is
available on the Corporation's web site at ir.washtrust.com.
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