THE SITUATION
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (Nasdaq: HBAN) is a $201 billion asset regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. The company approaches environmental, social and governance (ESG)with a purpose-focused strategy that leverages its economic impact and addresses ESG topics that have been identified as important to the company and its stakeholders.
THE STRATEGY & SOLUTION
Dix & Eaton has been Huntington’s ESG reporting partner since the 2018 ESG report. Our role includes strategic counsel, writing and editing, graphic design and project management services. Through the report, we help the company demonstrate its long-term commitment to be a catalyst for progress on economic and environmental sustainability and social impact. We include extensive data summaries, infographics, charts and sidebars to enable Huntington to tell a complete story in a compelling and clear manner.
The 2023 report includes a SASB Index, and in recent years, we have supported Huntington in the development of a standalone Climate Report. Previously integrated into the ESG report, the Climate Report enables Huntington to provide robust, cohesive disclosures around the company’s climate governance, strategy, risk management and metrics and targets.
THE RESULTS
Dix & Eaton’s partnership has helped Huntington to:
- Demonstrate maturity in the company’s governance of ESG topics as well as management of evolving regulations, reporting frameworks and stakeholder expectations
- Connect its investments in ESG programs and efforts to the company’s broader growth strategy
- Share progress in implementing the company’s climate strategy to support the transition to a low carbon economy as well as toward the company’s environmental sustainability goals
- Update stakeholders on its progress in implementing the company’s five-year, $40 billion Community Plan to broaden Huntington’s impact and promote economic inclusion
- Communicate the business case for ongoing initiatives to promote a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture
“Strength in Purpose” was the theme for the 2023 report. Click here to view past reports.
