The report details Berkshire Bank's commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, highlighting their achievements in 2022. Key highlights include the issuance of the first Sustainability Bond by a U.S. public community bank holding company with under $150 billion in assets, the release of their Sustainable Financing Framework, and the launch of the Center for Women, Wellness & Wealth. The report also underscores Berkshire's dedication to community investments, including their $5 billion BEST Community Comeback program, which aims to address four critical areas: fueling small businesses, community financing and philanthropy, financial access and empowerment, and funding environmental sustainability.
Issuing Company Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc.
Report Type Sustainability Report
Report Language EN
Report Filesize 7.58 MB
No. of Pages 32 pages
Reporting periodJuly 1, 2021-December 31, 2022
Report EditionUnknown
Assurance Provider Unknown
Reporting Standards SASB; TCFD; GRI
Materiality Assessmenttrue
