CNB Bank - ESG & Responsibility

ESG & Responsibility

CNB is using the power of our network to accelerate transformation in sustainability and economic recovery, while helping ensure that the planet and economies in our communities thrive.

Greening our offices and branches

The responsible use of natural resources in the operation of all divisions of CNB is a foundational part of our efforts to protect the planet. In our branches and offices, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact by focusing on green building design and operation, obtaining Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or equivalent certifications for our buildings and increasing resource use efficiency.

Switched form K-Cups to Brewed Coffee

Our branches use all LED lighting

Moved to recycled paper products in 2023

Our Buffalo market is part of a solar sharing grid.
*reviewing solar options in our other markets

LEED Certified Branches in NY & VA
*Buffalo, NY and Roanoke, VA

Currently Testing Tesla Corporate Cars
*planned installation of EV Charging Stations at headquarters offices

Meet our SMART Centers

As we focus on changing client needs and trends, we adapt our branch experience with the environment in mind. We are providing an enhanced focus on conversations and being a financial partner using state-of-the-art technologies to reduce our paper usage and carbon footprint.

Employee commuting

CNB is committed to helping our employees commute to our offices in more sustainable ways. Like many companies, CNB is, allowing people to work from home or adopt a hybrid work model. That strategy is reducing emissions per employee. The impact of hybrid and remote workers has become a key part of measuring a company’s emissions.

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Sustainability at CNB

As a a leader in providing integrated financial solutions which create value for both consumers and businesses, we continue to expand our initiatives toward being a climate positive company by embedding sustainability across our company and implementing initiatives to understand, inspire, engage and empower others toward sustainable living and commerce.

Upcycled plastic debit cards

We are committing to helping bring alternative card materials forward to reduce the environmental footprint associated with first-use polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic – the traditional material in payment cards. Currently, all divisions of CNB offer upcycled plastic Instant Issue Debit Cards - aimed at reducing first-use plastic and diverting plastic waste that might otherwise enter a landfill. These payment cards are EMV® compliant and dual-interface capable. In 2024, we will be replacing our mailed debit cards with upcycled plastics as well.

Sustainable accounts

We believe that we can play an important role in helping consumers understand and act on their individual environmental impact. With that in mind, CNB offers solutions like our eBanking where customers can choose to receive their statements electronically and enroll in free unlimited ePay, an online service in which you can pay your bills electronically. Our goMobile app makes it possible for you to securely access your financial accounts on the go from your mobile device.. all while reducing paper usage and reducing carbon footprints.

As of June 30, 2023, 45.3% of our customers receive their statement electronically

By utilizing DocuSign for electronic signatures, CNB has saved 226 trees (or the equivilant of 1,409,460 pages of paper)

By hosting shred events for our customers, CNB has saved 110 cubic yards of landfill space